New Corps rules target unsafe driving

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A military police officer stops a motorist for speeding on base at Camp Pendelton, Calif. More Marines have died in private motor vehicle accidents than in combat since Oct. 1.


New Corps rules target unsafe driving
By Trista Talton - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday May 11, 2008 9:51:55 EDT

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — More Marines have died on the nation’s highways in fiscal 2008 than on foreign battlefields. So, get ready for the crackdown.

The Corps is launching tough new private motor vehicle and motorcycle safety rules that:

*Hold leaders more accountable.

*Temporarily give non-commissioned officers the authority to disapprove leave and liberty.

*Could lead to courts-martial for traffic violations.


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