NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

(1) The sides and the end must be enclosed with stakes measuring 36
inches from floor of the truck; and
(2) Only the exact number of workers may be transported that are
required to do the job."
Note: NCF and SOUs are exempt from the above regulation under CNO Ltr 11200 Ser
N09F/500814 of 29 Aug 94 when transporting troops in Tactical Vehicles designed to
transport troops and designated as essential transport by the unit Commanding Officer.
c. The driver or operator of any Navy motor vehicle is responsible for
informing all passengers of safety belt requirements.
d. It is the responsibility of the senior occupant or rider of the vehicle to
ensure compliance by all passengers with these requirements.
3.22 Installation and Use of Warning Lights and Sirens
3.22.1 Application
a. Warning Indicators. Warning or right-of-way indicators are required in
certain vehicle and equipment operations. The installation of warning lights and sound
devices shall in all cases comply with local and state regulations and laws controlling
the application of such devices. Normally, such devices are procured as original
equipment by COMNAVFACENGCOM on certain special application vehicles and
equipment. The requirement for and the installation of warning devices on vehicles
and equipment not so equipped by COMNAVFACENGCOM will be approved in writing
by the Commanding Officer.
b. Responding to Emergency Calls. Military services police, fire, rescue
vehicles and ambulances responding to emergency calls will use sirens and emergency
warning devices only in accordance with standard operating procedures as set forth in
pertinent directives, local regulations, and civil laws of the locality in which the vehicle
is operated. To ensure safe operation, regardless of permissible speed limits, vehicles
will be operated within the limits dictated by road or traffic conditions.
3.23 Radio-Dispatched Taxi and Material Transportation Systems
3.23.1 Radio-Dispatched Taxi Systems. Installation of radio-dispatched taxi
systems in highly populated or widely dispersed activities is encouraged. Taxi service
to supplement mass transportation service for official business will contribute to
reductions in Class B requirements and provide for greater availability of equipment
assets. The cognizant TEMC can provide assistance in determining the feasibility of
installing radio-controlled taxi service.
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