32 C.F.R. Subpart N—Motor Vehicle Code
Title 32 - National Defense
This subpart applies to self-propelled motor vehicles (except aircraft), including attached trailers. Each person driving a motor vehicle on Wake Island shall drive on the right-hand side of the road, except where necessary to pass or on streets where a sign declaring one-way traffic is posted. Each person operating a motor vehicle on Wake Island shall operate it at a speed— (a) That is reasonable, safe, and proper, considering time of day, road and weather conditions, the kind of motor vehicle, and the proximity to persons or buildings, or both; and (b) That does not exceed 40 miles an hour or such lesser speed limit as may be posted. (a) A pedestrian has the right-of-way over vehicular traffic when in the vicinity of a building, school, or residential area. (b) In any case in which two motor vehicles have arrived at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. (c) If the driver of a motor vehicle enters an intersection with the intent of making a left turn, he shall yield the right-of-way to any other motor vehicle that has previously entered the intersection or is within hazardous proximity. (d) When being overtaken by another motor vehicle, the driver of the slower vehicle shall move it to the right to allow safe passing. (e) The driver of a motor vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles on an emergency run. (a) Any person operating a motor vehicle and making a turn or coming to a stop shall signal the turn or stop in accordance with this section. (b) A signal for a turn or stop is made by fully extending the left arm as follows: (1) Left turn—extend left arm horizontally. (2) Right turn—extend left arm upward. (3) Stop or decrease speed—extend left arm downward. (c) A signal light or other device may be used in place of an arm signal prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section if it is visible and intelligible. (a) Each person making a right turn in a motor vehicle shall make the approach and turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or road edge. (b) Each person making a left turn in a motor vehicle shall make the approach and turn immediately to the right of the center of the road, except that on multi-lane roads of one-way traffic flow he may make the turn only from the left lane. (c) No person may make a U-turn in a motor vehicle if he cannot be seen by the driver of any approaching vehicle within a distance of 500 feet. (d) No person may place a vehicle in motion from a stopped position, or change from or merge into a lane of traffic, until he can safely make that movement. No person may, while on Wake Island— (a) Operate a motor vehicle in a careless or reckless manner; (b) Operate or occupy a motor vehicle while he is under the influence of a drug or intoxicant; (c) Consume an alcoholic beverage (including beer, ale, or wine) while he is in a motor vehicle; (d) Operate a motor vehicle that is overloaded or is carrying more passengers than it was designed to carry; (e) Ride on the running board, step, or outside of the body of a moving motor vehicle; (f) Ride a moving motor vehicle with his arm or leg protruding, except when using the left arm to signal a turn; (g) Operate a motor vehicle in a speed contest or drag race; (h) Park a motor vehicle for a period longer than the posted time limit; (i) Stop, park, or operate a motor vehicle in a manner that impedes or blocks traffic; (j) Park a motor vehicle in an unposted area, except adjacent to the right-hand curb or edge of the road; (k) Park a motor vehicle in a reserved or restricted parking area that is not assigned to him; (l) Sound the horn of a motor vehicle, except as a warning signal; (m) Operate a tracked or cleated vehicle in a manner that damages a paved or compacted surface; (n) Operate any motor vehicle contrary to a posted traffic sign; (o) Operate a motor vehicle as to follow any other vehicle closer than is safe under the circumstances; (p) Operate a motor vehicle off of established roads, or in a cross-country manner, except when necessary in conducting business; (q) Operate a motor vehicle at night or when raining on the traveled part of a street or road, without using operating headlights; or (r) Operate a motor vehicle without each passenger wearing a safety belt; this shall not apply to military combat vehicles designed and fabricated without safety belts. Each person operating a motor vehicle on Wake Island shall— (a) Turn off the highbeam headlights of his vehicle when approaching an oncoming vehicle at night; and (b) Comply with any special traffic instructions given by an authorized person. Each person operating a motor bus on Wake Island shall— (a) Keep its doors closed while the bus is moving with passengers on board; and (b) Refuse to allow any person to board or alight the bus while it is moving. (a) No person may operate a privately owned motor vehicle on Wake Island unless he has an island operator's permit. (b) The Commander may issue an operator's permit to any person who is at least 18 years of age and satisfactorily demonstrates safe-driving knowledge, ability, and physical fitness. (c) No person may operate, on Wake Island, a motor vehicle owned by the United States unless he holds a current operator's permit issued by the United States. (d) Each person operating a motor vehicle on Wake Island shall present his operator's permit to any peace officer, for inspection, upon request. (a) Each person who has custody of a motor vehicle on Wake Island shall present that vehicle for periodic safety inspection, as required by the Commander. (b) No person may operate a motor vehicle on Wake Island unless it is in a condition that the Commander considers to be safe and operable. (c) No person may operate a motor vehicle on Wake Island unless it is equipped with an adequate and properly functioning— (1) Horn; (2) Wiper, for any windshield; (3) Rear vision mirror; (4) Headlights and taillights; (5) Brakes; (6) Muffler; (7) Spark or ignition noise suppressors; and (8) Safety belts. (d) No person may operate a motor vehicle on Wake Island if that vehicle is equipped with a straight exhaust or muffler cutoff.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 935—WAKE ISLAND CODE
Subpart N—Motor Vehicle Code
§ 935.130 Applicability.
§ 935.131 Right-hand side of the road.
§ 935.132 Speed limits.
§ 935.133 Right-of-way.
§ 935.134 Arm signals.
§ 935.135 Turns.
§ 935.136 General operating rules.
§ 935.137 Operating requirements.
§ 935.138 Motor bus operation.
§ 935.139 Motor vehicle operator qualifications.
§ 935.140 Motor vehicle maintenance and equipment.
