b'NewcomersinformationBased on results, a contractor can be issued base access for up to one year. Contractors requiring access for more than one year must renew the package annually.Traffic RegulationsThe speed limit on Luke AFB is25 mph unless otherwise posted. Speed laws are strictly enforced by radar. Luke AFB prohibits all drivers from using U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moederhand-held telephones while operating a motor vehicle;hands-free devices are allowed.Motorcycle OperationMotorcycle operators must have an appropriate endorsement on their drivers license. When operating a motorcycle on base, the owner must have completed an approved motorcycle-safety course and possess a course completion card or a letter from the base safety office indicating enrollment in an approved motorcycle-safety course. Personal protective equipment is mandatory for all motorcycle operators on base. Military members are also required to wear a helmet at all times, on or off base, while operating a motorcycle.If you intend to purchase a new vehicle overseas, you can save thousands in sales tax if you have it delivered and registered overseas and then shipped back to the U.S. Arizona does not charge sales tax as long as you have a valid overseas registration with your name on it. Arizona considers such vehicles gray market vehicles. There is other paperwork that will be required, such as the certificate of origin and customs clearance letter (you get that from the port of entry). Laws change frequently, so check the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division website at www.azdot.gov/mvd for more information before makingany financial commitment.Members of the 944th Fighter Wing start their engines as they prepare to depart on a motorcycle safety program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The program provides members with their required motorcycle safety training certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)Vehicle License Tax ExemptionMilitary members may Courtesy clip art photooperate motor vehicles in Arizona using their home states drivers license and license plates or register their vehicles in Arizona. Family members must obtain an Arizona license to drive legally. Service members with vehicle titles solely in their name and who are nonresidents of Arizona may registerWeapons StorageThe Security Forces Armory is thetheir cars in the state without paying the Arizona Vehicledesignated storage area for privately owned weapons. Firearms License Tax but must pay a small vehicle registration fee. A(handguns and rifles) and bow storage of privately owned weapons service member who holds joint title to a vehicle with a spouseis primarily provided for dormitory and lodging residents. is entitled to the tax exemption for only half the tax.Courtesy storage is also available for on-base housing residents A Vehicle License Tax Exemption form can be obtained fromwho provide child care in their homes. On-base housing the Luke AFB Legal Office. This form may be signed either byresidents will register privately owned weapons with 56th their commander or a designated representative from JudgeSecurity Forces Squadron Armory. Squadron commanders or Advocate. Once completed, take the form and an emissionstheir designated representative may request courtesy storage test certification to the Motor Vehicle Division to register yourof privately owned weapons for personnel assigned to their vehicle in the state.unit on a space-available basis. THE Premier Fighter Wing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE 7'