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Show 4 The Sampler, Sept. 6, 1984 Something Serious MP families like the community of Dugway. We sure would like to be considered as Dugwayites. Please try to remember that we didn't write the rules, regulations or laws that we have been charged to enforce. Thanks. dog houoo . Victimless crime? I'll try very hard the next time. I see an automobile accident where the driver elected to exercise his or her freedom of s choice by not wearing and the wasted brains and body segments of the passengers had to be collected and placed into bags. I reckon this is not morally byMaj. Joe Caballero seat-belt- The current seatbelt transition period of checking for seatbelt use without the issuance of a written warning offensive. or citation will continue through 30 Sept. 84. An initial draft seatbelt regulation has been coordinated with various DPG staff directorates and has been revised for reevaluation. It is anticipated that the DPG seatbelt regulation will go into effect some time in October. Golly folks, some of you sure are giving me and the fire MPs a lot of over a seatbelt policy that has been a Department of Deanti-aircra- ft fense directive since 7 November 1978. Many of the ' $?'&'& . "The Security Police Selective Enforcement Unit issued 47 citiations in one hour August 9 to people who were not wearing seatbelts." Location: Hill Air Force Base Result: Some warning citations, several 30 days suspensions of. all base driving privileges and some 60 and 90 day suspensions. Well, school days are upon us again. Please remember that, as parents, WE have a , moral responsibility to our children to teach them to be careful when crossing streets (at intersections or designated crosswalks), how to ride their bikes with courtesy, and to obey and respect the law. Also, all of us as adults have to drive carefully so as not to accidently hit one of these little peoples). Look for them youll see them. to his off post quarters. He changed his clothes, packed his car, picked up his wife and departed to pick up their daughter, who was staying with her grandparents. After traveling approximately 64 miles, they passed a small convenience store. An A reminder - there is a free ride home from the dub or any other location if you have had too much to drink. No three) pulled directly into their path from the parking lot of the store. In order to -- questions asked - 2933. f- 4 w - - j . f- - $ A v v -- r t .h, , ' : i I 7 avoid hitting this car, opera- just call the left. Vehide one crossed over the middle of the road h and collided vehide two, a van. Operator one and his wife were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. Seat belts were not being worn in either of the two vehicles. So much for the continuing saga of victimless crimes. Please, wont you give a damn - just a little bit? Buckle up and give yourselves a better chance against the odds. head-on-wit- arrests per year for public d drunkenness? That of all suicides are alcohol-relate- d and that one-haof all homicides are alcohol one-thir- lf related? Think about it. Did you know that in the state of Utah, 11 percent of the population stated that alcohol was a significant problem in a family member, close friend or a business assodate? eati - Utah reports the lowest alcohol consumption in the "THESE TWO DEFINITELY SAVED MY LIFE, explains (A) Companys Dining Sgt. Michael Duckett of Headquarters SP4 his and pedro Lugo also of Duckett passenger, FacUity. HHC, buckled up thanks to the gentle prodding of Military Policeman PFC Barry Alleman BEFORE Duckett's new Camaro rolled over about five miles outside the gate, neither was injured in the accident. (Photo by SSG Don Terry) belts save Dugway duo by SSG Don Terry Whoever said that seat belts dont save lives has never experienced what SP4 Michael Duckett and SP4 Pedro L. Lugo of HHC U.S. HEAD ON Operator one departed at 1630 work i - TK tor one swerved sharply to 2-- However yi unidentified vehicle (vehicle Did you know that there are approximately 3 million - ' . V hours and went lights at the gate and to use my seat belts. Hiis time when I approached the gate he pointed to my headlights and If PFC Barry Alleman of the Military Police had not been working at the gate that lucky! They became firm - experienced. "After looking at the wreck," said Lugo, a passenger in Duckett's 1983 - Salt Lake at- about 10 p.m. when a car or truck, going in the opposite direction failed to dim his lights. "I pulled over to the right side of the road, but because I was blinded by the lights, I couldnt see and I ran off the edge of the road," said Duckett, adding, "I lost control of the car and we rolled over and slid on the Camaro, "I don't know how we made it. Hie only thing that I can think of is the seat belts saved us." Duckett and Lugo walked rollover away from a one-ca- r five and a half miles from the main gate on State Road No. car's top.' night, Duckett and Lugo may not hmre used their seatbelts. "Alleman had told me two or three times before to dim my 199. They were headed for I dimmed them and both Lugo and I fastened our seat belts." Duckett remarked, "If I had not used my seat belts, I think I would have been thrown through the windshield," he added. Duckett and Lugo are be- lievers in the use of seat belts by using them it saved their lives. Thousands of others have become firm believers by not using them. Don't be one of them. New Dugway traffic regulation posted A new change to Dugway ' , . in the change. These rules govern the ridd ing of all types of vehicles. type Note that the ONLY area Proving Ground Regulation (DPGR) 190-- 1 Military Police Pqst Traffic Regulation, was published Aug. 23 and is now off-roa- in effect. The. most important .. change for most residents is where they may be ridden - is west of English Village . qq SGIPub QXb : - the delineation of the rules for recreation vehicle operators on the Proving Ground, found in the new Appendix A . be- hind Fries Park, the Dunes and all fire breaks are OFF-LIMIT- S! In answer to many who have asked "How can I get L there from here?" the answer is either truck or trailer it out there, or you may ride it along the road behind East and West 5th at FIVE M.P.H. or LESS. Another significant portion of the change REQUIRES operators under the age of 16 to be under the . IMMEDIATE supervision of a person at least that age who is competent in the safe operation at the vehicle. Also included in the new regulation is a reiteration of the May 5, 1981 parking portion (Appendix B) of the regulation. If you are affected by the change, please drop by the PMO and read it carefully. All residents, regardless of affiliation are REQUIRED to abide by these regulations as well as all applicable state traffic statutes. -- What to do to prevent vv- - crime . . Do Not: Leave an extra key hidden outside. Have a tag with your name and address attached to your quarters key. If lost, a burglar knows where to go. a Leave keys in your coat pocket when you check your VERN BONELLI KAYE HODGES Kaye Hodges and Vern Bonelli have joined the staff at Mantes Chevrolet. We invite you to come in and meet them soon! coat or hang it in a public place. Leave your valuables out in the open. A burgler will be in your quarters only a short time and will take what is in plain sight. Announce you are not in your room by leaving notes outside your door. . Dos Keep room keys and car keys separate. It only takes a !few seconds for a parking lot or car wash attendant to make an impresion of your key. Keep doors and windows locked. CHEVROLET-OLDSMOBIL- E 23 South Main 882-314- 8 T . Mark your personal number and make an inventory of these items. Make sure entrances to billets are lighted so that anyone nearby can be seen when it's dark. Report burned out lights to the CQ. valuables with an identifying |
