New citation policy aims to reduce traffic risks Published March 4, 2011 By 78 ABW/PA ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A new type of traffic citation for moving violations is now being used at Robins. A driver who breaks the rules here now receives a citation similar to those issued by any law enforcement agency in the local area. Robins has never been a safe haven for violators of traffic laws; rules for off-base moving violations have always been enforced on base. The main difference is violators now will receive a notice to appear in U.S. Magistrate Court in Macon and could face monetary fines. Similar citations are used at many Air Force and Army installations across the country, and they're being used at Robins to help make the community safer. State traffic laws are enforced on base by security forces personnel, who are trained to recognize and respond to moving violations, including speeding, driving recklessly, following too closely, failure to yield, and seat belt and child restraint violations. Among other things, they also enforce the base instruction -- prosecutable in Magistrate Court -- which prohibits the use of handheld cell phones and other communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. The new citations are processed through a Central Violations Bureau. If you receive a citation, you may pay the fine through the CVB and avoid the court appearance. Instructions on the back of the citation will show you how to contact the CVB. Funds paid by violators are not received by Robins, but deposited through the CVB into the U.S. Treasury. If you wish to dispute the citation, your case will be referred to the U.S. Magistrate Court of Middle Georgia. If you have questions regarding the program, contact Diana Johnson, Magistrate Court paralegal, at DSN 472-7474 or 478-222-7474.