Know the rules of the lemon lot Published Feb. 4, 2009 By Senior Airman Domonique Simmons 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- While many people know the rules for taking advantage of the "lemon lot," there are some who have misconceived it as free storage or a dump for unwanted vehicles. There are rules and base policies for taking advantage of using the parking lot beside the 28th Bomb Squadron to sell vehicles. Base policy requires Airmen to fill out registration forms with the Auto Skills shop, which also includes a $10 monthly fee. Vehicles cannot be stored on the lot for more than three months. No extensions are grantedto avoid the abuse of using the lot as permanent storage. The Auto Skills shop and Security Forces, work to enforce these policies. Any non-compliant vehicle is reported to Security Forces by Auto Skills. SFS tickets the vehicle and in a more extreme situation where the owner cannot be contacted, the vehicle will be towed. The base offers alternatives to those seeking to save money on storage. Outdoor Recreation offers secured storage for the same monthly price of $10 and for longer than a three month period. For more information on the lemon lot policies or registration, call 696-4179 or visit the Auto Skills shop Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.