Winter Safe Driving Week

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RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall will be holding a "Winter Safe Driving" campaign the week of Nov. 23 through Nov. 27.

During this week checks will be performed on vehicles entering the bases.

The checks will be administered by: The ministry of defence police, security forces, wing and ground safety, Logistics Readiness Squadron and MOD guard service

This is completely voluntary and free for all vehicles. Checks will include
tires, windshields and wipers, washer fluids, lights and general
maintenance.

A check sheet will be provided to drivers highlighting problems and
concerns.

Depending on the delivery of the tint equipment, checks will also be
performed on vehicles that appear to have excessive tint and owners will be
advised of the implications.

Dates and times of the checks are:
Nov. 23:
RAF Mildenhall 9 - 11 a.m. in the area of Hard Stand 9 the base entry road

Nov. 24: 
RAF Lakenheath 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. on York road. This is the road of the first roundabout from gate 1.