text: about a month ago i had a car accident on base, it was my fault. why was i not sited? i was at a stop sign and when i went i didn't see the other car. i was crossing a two lane one way road, and i only seen the car that was turning. what i didn't see was the other car on the other side. so was i not sited because the military base is considered private property, or what? anyone know for sure, i am just curious. same reason you do not get speeding tickets (just warnings) on military bases ... it is a private piece of land under military jurisdiction.  civil law would apply if you were sued by the other party but, apart from that, the military call the shots.  in my experience they don't need the hassle and, at most, make it a decision for your commander to make.