DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL BASE KITSAP 120 SOUTH DEWEY ST BREMERTON, WA 98314-5020 NAVAL BASE KITSAP INSTRUCTION 5100.5A NAVBASEKITSAPINST 5100. 5A N3 From: Subj: Ref: Encl: Commanding Officer, Naval Base Kitsap BICYCLE USE AND REGISTRATION (a) OPNAVINST 5100.12 (Series) (b) COMNAVREGNWINST 1700. 7 (Series) (1) Bicycle Registration Form (2) Bicycle Safety Inspection Checklist 1. Purpose. This instruction formally establishes and sets forth guidelines per reference (a) for bicycle use and registration on Naval Base Kitsap (NBK). 2. Cancellation. NAVBASEKITSAPINST 5100.5. 3. Administrative Control. The NBK Parking Division will provide administrative controls in regards to bicycle registration. The NBK Security Department will provide administrative controls to ensure compliance with the regulations and safety requirements stated in this instruction. 4. Regulations. Bicyclists will follow all Washington State laws pertaining to motorists and bicyclist when operating their bicycles on facilities under NBK area of responsibility. In addition, bicyclists must adhere to the following safety, operating, and parking procedures: a. Bicyclists must properly wear a bicycle helmet that has been approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Society for Testing and Materials, or Snell Memorial Foundation while riding a bicycle on base. Workers riding bicycles through areas that require the use of hard hats for protection are allowed to wear approved hard hats if properly fastened under the chin. b. When operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a rate of speed less than the normal flow of traffic at the particular time and place, bicyclists will ride as near to the right side of the right through lane as is safe except as may be appropriate while preparing to make or while making turning
NAVBASEKITSAPINST 5100.5A movements, or while overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. c. When making turns, bicyclists will make appropriate hand signals and execute turns from the lane centerline, except when doing so would result in loss of control of the bicycle. d. Bicycles are required to be walked when using sidewalks and crosswalks. e. No bicycle will be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. f. Bicyclists will not ride two or more abreast except for Security Patrols. g. Every bicycle when in use during the hours of darkness or reduced visibility will be equipped with a front mounted lamp which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Washington State Patrol which will be visible from all distances up to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. A light-emitting diode flashing taillight visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may also be used in addition to the red reflector. h. Bicyclists will not exceed posted speed limits or 25 mph. i. Bicyclists will not carry items such as cellular telephones, umbrellas, flashlights, etc. in their hands while riding their bicycles. j. Bicycles will be maintained in good working order, to include properly functioning brakes, tires, seat, and gears. k. Bicyclists must wear light-colored clothing at all times and reflective clothing after dusk or in periods of reduced visibility. 1. Bicycles will be parked and stored in authorized areas only such as a bike rack, storage locker, tenant command approved office storage, etc. Bicycles not in authorized areas will be identified by NBK personnel to begin the confiscation process. Notification stickers will be left on the bicycle and if registered, the owner will be contacted using the information 2
NAVBASEKITSAPINST 5100.5A provided in enclosure (1). Owners will have 14 days following notification to properly store their bicycle before the bicycle is confiscated by NBK Parking Office or 1st Lieutenant personnel. m. Missing or stolen bicycles will be reported to the NBK Parking Office to retrieve a copy of the registration form, then to NBK Security to submit a Police Report. n. Bicyclists will not wear portable headphones, earphones, cellular hands-free, or other portable listen devices while riding a bicycle. 5. Bicycle Identification. with the NBK Parking Office. displayed on the bicycle and bicycle at all times. All bicycles will be registered Registration stickers shall be visible from the rear of the 6. Registration Process. Bicycle registration is a onetime requirement. Registration will include a safety inspection conducted by NBK Parking Lead Petty Officer or their designated representative utilizing enclosures (1) and enclosure (2). Both enclosures (1) and (2) will be presented at the time of inspection. Inspection and registration may be accomplished at the Parking Office at NBK - Bremerton, Building 433, during the normal business hours of 0730-1530, Monday - Friday. Alternately, registration and inspection services will be made available quarterly at all NBK installations or by calling the Parking Office to schedule an appointment. Notification of quarterly inspections will be annotated and disseminated through the NBK Public Affairs Office. 7. Confiscation. Unregistered bicycles will be confiscated and impounded after a 14-day notification period, regardless of it being secured. Impounded bicycles will be disposed of after 90 days per reference (b). NBK will not be responsible for damage to personal property such as bicycles, locks, chains, or helmets. 8. Unsafe Operation. As part of their regular patrol routine, NBK Security personnel will monitor bicycles for compliance with these instructions. Designated NBK personnel will issue traffic citations to offenders (or sponsor of the offender), track violations, and confiscate and/or impound the offenders' bicycles. Sponsors will be required to appear at traffic court to retrieve these bicycles. Three violations of these regulations could result in formal reporting to the member's or sponsor's command for appropriate disciplinary action. The 3
NAVBASEKITSAPINST 5100.SA parents or guardians of a child are responsible and will be held accountable for adhering to the provisions of this instruction. 9. For any questions or concerns with this directive contact NBK Parking Manager at (360) 627-4022. Distribution: Electronic copy via the CNIC Gateway 4
NAVBASEKITSAPNIST 5100.5A BICYCLE Serial Number: Make/Model: Description (color, identifying traits, etc.) Enclosure (1)
NAVBASEKITSAPINST 5100.5A Please read the following directions which are required by OPNAVINST 5100.12 (Series) and NAVBASEKITSAPINST 5100.5 (Series) 1. When operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a rate of speed less than the normal flow of traffic at the particular time and place, bicyclists will ride as near to the right side of the right through lane as is safe except as may be appropriate while preparing to make or while making turning movements, or while overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 2. When making turns, bicyclists will make appropriate hand signals and execute turns from the lane centerline, except when doing so would result in loss of control of the bicycle. 3. Bicycles shall be walked when using sidewalks and crosswalks. 4. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. 5. Bicyclists shall not ride two or more abreast. 6. Bicycles are required to have front mounted lights when riding during the hours of dusk until dawn or when a low visibility condition exists. 7. Bicyclists shall not exceed posted speed limits or 25 mph. 8. Items shall not be carried while riding a bicycle, such as cell phones, umbrellas, flashlights, etc. 9. Portable headphones and devices shall not be used while riding a bicycle. 10. Bicyclists shall wear an approved bicycle helmet at all times. 11. Bicyclists shall wear light colored clothing at all times and reflective clothing at night or in periods of low visibility. 12. Bicycles shall be parked in authorized areas only. 13. Missing or stolen bicycles will be reported to the NBK Parking Office to retrieve a copy of the registration form, then to NBK Security to submit a Police Report. 14. Registration sticker must be visible from the rear of the bicycle at all times. ***I understand these rules and will obey all laws pertaining to the safe operation of my bicycle on facilities owned and operated by Naval Base Kitsap*** *Signature/Date: *By signing this form, the owner verifies they will take responsibility to ensure all safety requirements are maintained following the initial inspection performed by NBK Parking Office. 2 Enclosure (1)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPOINTMENT From: To: Subj: Mr. Steve Mason Commanding Officer, Naval Base Kitsap APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL PROPERTY CUSTODIAN FOR THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT ONBOARD NAVAL BASE KITSAP I hereby acknowledge appointment as the Custodian of Personal Property for Naval Base Kitsap Security Department as specified in this appointment letter. I understand my responsibilities for the care and safekeeping of NAVAL BASE KITSAP Security Department's Personal Property and acknowledge the financial responsibilities thereof. Any required training for performing these duties will be completed. At least 30 days prior to my departure from this position, I will notify the appointing authority. (Signature of Custodian) Date:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPOINTMENT From: To: Subj: Mr. Larry Becker Commanding Officer, Naval Base Kitsap APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL PROPERTY CUSTODIAN FOR N6 ONBOARD NAVAL BASE KITSAP I hereby acknowledge appointment as the Custodian of Personal Property for N6 onboard Naval Base Kitsap as specified in this appointment letter. I understand my responsibilities for the care and safekeeping of N6 Personal Property and acknowledge the financial responsibilities thereof. Any required training for performing these duties will be completed. At least 30 days prior to my departure from this position, I will notify the appointing authority. (Signature of Custodian) Date:
NAVBASEKITSAPNIST 5100.5A D The handlebar stem and the front wheel are aligned. D Braking system is in working order allowing the operator to bring the bicycle to a complete stop on dry, level, and clean pavement. D Tires are not worn to the cords. D Chain remains on sprockets during normal operations. D Bicycle seat does not move when rider is seated. D Bicycle frame and fork do not show signs of structural damages indicated by cracking or bending after manufacture. D Helmet outer plastic is not abraded. D Interior impact foam is not damaged, cracked or abraded. D Strap and buckle is not worn or abraded to the point of failure. D Helmet will not readily shift on riders head with normal head movements. D Reflectors on back of bike. D Bell/Horn (Recommended). D Forward facing light (bike or helmet). Printed Name Rate/Rank Signature and Date Enclosure (2)