N.J. Admin. Code § 19:76-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 19:76-3.4 - Operation on aircraft movement areas

(a) The requirements of this section shall apply only to the operation of vehicles on aircraft movement areas. In case of conflict with the general requirements of N.J.A.C. 19:76-3.1 and 3.3, the specific language of this section shall prevail; otherwise, the requirements of N.J.A.C. 19:76-3.1 and 3.3 shall be satisfied.

(b) Air carrier companies and fixed-base operators at the Airport shall operate support vehicles on the movement areas only with prior approval from the Operations Department.

(c) No person shall drive a vehicle across an active taxiway or runway unless the person maintains direct two-way radio contact with the control tower, or in the event a two-way radio is inoperable or unavailable, proceeds only under the escort of an authorized vehicle equipped with a two-way radio in contact with the control tower.

(d) Specialized vehicles that operate on the aircraft movement areas shall have lighting as follows:

1. Aircraft rescue, fire fighting vehicles, and law enforcement vehicles shall display a revolving/flashing red beacon; and

2. Airport and service vehicles shall display a revolving/flashing yellow beacon.

(e) Vehicles that routinely operate on aircraft movement areas shall comply with the following conditions:

1. All vehicles shall be equipped with a ground control radio;

2. All vehicles must display on each side and on the vehicle roof, an identification number that corresponds to the assigned radio call number;

3. If the vehicle has no roof, the identification number shall be displayed on the vehicle hood;

4. Side numbers shall be a minimum of eight inches in height and roof numbers shall be a minimum of 12 inches in height and the numbers shall be affixed with their bases to the front of the vehicle;

5. Identification numbers shall be in color contrast with the vehicle color; and

6. All additional training requirements, as applicable.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:76-3.4

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 2158(b), effective 10/15/2018