Military members may operate motor vehicles in Arizona using their home state's driver's license and license plates or may register the vehicle in Arizona. Family members must obtain an Arizona license to drive legally. Servicemembers with vehicle title solely in their name and who are non-residents of Arizona, may register their cars in this state without paying the Arizona personal property tax, but must pay a small vehicle registration fee. The tax exemption form is available at your orderly room or the legal office and must be signed by your commander or an attorney. This form, plus an emissions test certification, must be presented to the Motor Vehicle Division in order to register your vehicle in the state. A servicemember who holds joint title to a vehicle with a spouse is entitled to the tax exemption for only half of the tax.

If you intend to purchase a new vehicle overseas, you can save thousands in sales tax if you have it delivered and registered overseas and then have it shipped back to the states. Arizona doesn't charge sales tax as long as you have a valid overseas registration with your name on it. Arizona considers such vehicles "Grey Market" vehicles. There is other paperwork that will be required like the certificate of origin and customs clearance letter (you get that from the port of entry). Laws change frequently, so contact the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) web-site at www.azdot.gov/mvd for more information before making any financial commitment.

The speed limit at Luke is 25 mph unless otherwise noted. Speed laws are strictly enforced by RADAR. A valid stateside issued driver’s license, current vehicle registration and proof of insurance are required for vehicle operation on base. To register vehicles, provide military identification, valid driver's license, current state registration, and proof of insurance. Failure to show proof of insurance may result in a one-year suspension of driving privileges on base. For people who want to register their vehicle in Arizona, additional information is available during in-processing.