USFJ sets new alcohol limits for on-base driving

New changes to U.S. Forces, Japan, regulation will impact how much alcohol drivers on U.S. installations in Japan can have in their bloodstreams and still be considered fit to drive, beginning Monday, April 4, 2016.There is now a minimum disciplinary action of a 60-day license suspension for those caught driving with a BAC level .03 to .079. In addition commanders have the right to impose additional disciplinary or administrative measures in accordance with the UCMJ and service regulations.

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USFJ sets new alcohol limits for on-base driving

Apr 1, 2016

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - New changes to U.S. Forces, Japan, regulation will impact how much alcohol drivers on U.S. installations in Japan can have in their bloodstreams and still be considered fit to drive, beginning Monday, April 4, 2016.There is now a minimum disciplinary action of a 60-day license suspension for those caught driving with a BAC level .03 to .079. In addition commanders have the right to impose additional disciplinary or administrative measures in accordance with the UCMJ and service regulations.

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