N.J. Admin. Code § 19:76-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 19:76-3.3 - Operation in restricted areas

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

(b) No person shall park or operate, or cause to be operated, any vehicle on restricted areas unless such operation is directly related to an aviation activity at the Airport, to the business of the Authority, contract manager, a tenant, or authorized sub-tenant engaged in a business activity authorized by the Authority or contract manager and such vehicle is registered and permitted in accordance with (k), (l), (m), and (n) below.

(c) Persons operating vehicles on the restricted areas shall obey all instructions given by ground control and operate the vehicles in accordance with this subchapter.

(d) No person, other than the operator of an authorized aircraft servicing vehicle, shall operate a vehicle on the restricted areas, so as to pass within 20 feet of a parked aircraft, or, in the case of an aircraft being loaded or unloaded at ground level, between such aircraft and the terminal while passengers are enplaning or deplaning.

(e) Persons operating any vehicle on restricted areas shall yield the right-of-way to aircraft in motion.

(f) No person shall operate any vehicle in the aircraft safety area and parking ramps at a speed in excess of five miles per hour.

(g) No person shall move or back up a vehicle on restricted areas if vision is restricted to the sides or rear of the vehicle without the placement of cones or the assistance of a second person to act as a spotter.

(h) Any person operating a vehicle on restricted areas who is involved in an accident shall comply with all requirements of the motor vehicle laws of the State of New Jersey and shall, in addition, provide written notification to the Operations Department, as soon after the accident as possible, but in no event later than 24 hours after the accident.

(i) Tugs and trailers may operate at the Airport provided that:

1. No person shall operate a trailer or tug on the restricted areas unless it is equipped with proper brakes, such that neither propeller slipstream, jet blast, nor wind will cause it to become free rolling.

2. No person shall tow equipment on restricted areas unless the equipment has operational positive locking couplings.

3. No person shall operate a tug, trailer, or other vehicle towing a train in excess of four baggage or cargo carts without approval from the Authority or Operations Department obtained pursuant to N.J.A.C. 19:76-6.5. Such a vehicle shall not be operated at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour on the restricted areas, except that such operations in the vicinity of an aircraft shall be at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour.

(j) No person, without approval from the Airport Director obtained pursuant to N.J.A.C. 19:76-6.5, shall operate a vehicle on the ramp, unless such vehicle has an overhead flashing or rotating light visible to the control tower at all times or is under the escort of a vehicle with such overhead light; provided, however, that between the hours of sunrise and sunset a vehicle not so equipped may operate if the vehicle displays a checkered flag.

(k) No person shall enter onto any restricted area in a vehicle that has not been registered, inspected, insured, and identified, as set forth in (l) and (m) below.

(l) All vehicles shall pass the Authority's inspection program, which requires satisfactory inspection of vehicle markings, lights, radio, mirrors, horns, brakes, wheel/tires, wipers, glass, exhaust system, body, turn signals, and fire extinguishers. The vehicle shall also be free of leaks of transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, lubricating oils, and fuel.

(m) Vehicle decal permits for access to restricted areas will be issued at the Operations Department upon satisfactory proof or verification of:

1. Ownership and registration of the vehicle to the applicant;

2. A display of the company logo on both sides of the vehicle;

3. Insurance, as shown by certificates of insurance, which shall be submitted to the Airport Director verifying the vehicle is covered under a policy of insurance providing a minimum of $ 1,000,000 combined single limit bodily injury liability and property damage. The Authority and contract manager shall be listed as additional insured;

4. The necessity of the vehicle to the Airport operation of the applicant;

5. Designation by the tenant of an authorized representative(s) to act for the tenant. Sample signatures of the authorized representative(s) shall be provided and will be kept on file at the Operations Department; and

6. A written agreement between the Authority and the applicant to conduct business at the Airport.

(n) Refueling service vehicles operating on restricted areas shall be conspicuously marked and labeled to identify the specific type of fuel being transported.

(o) No person shall operate a motor vehicle on the Airport restricted areas without a nontransferable airfield operator permit issued by the Operations Department. The requirements for an airfield operator permit shall be as follows:

1. Possession of a valid operator's license issued by any state;

2. Satisfactory completion of all required training and testing as required by the Airport Operations Department; and

3. Possession and display of an Airport-issued or approved identification badge or media.

(p) Pedestrians, fire rescue, ambulances, and aircraft shall have the right-of-way at all times over vehicular traffic. All vehicles shall pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft.

(q) Vehicles shall not be driven between a parked aircraft and the terminal or passenger lanes or under the wings, tail, or nose section of parked aircraft and vehicles must circle around the aircraft farthest away from the above-mentioned areas.

(r) No person shall leave a vehicle or piece of support equipment unattended on the restricted area(s), except in designated areas.

(s) In the event of a vehicular breakdown or other mechanical failure on a restricted area, the vehicle operator shall immediately notify the Operations Department. If the vehicle should present a safety hazard, the vehicle shall be removed from the restricted area within 15 minutes from the time the vehicle operator is notified by the Authority or Operations Department that a hazard exists.

(t) The Authority or Operations Department shall have the authority to remove any vehicle that poses a threat or risk to safety on the restricted area. The removal of the vehicle shall be at the sole risk and expense of the vehicle owner and/or operator.

(u) Parking in restricted area(s) shall be as follows:

1. No person shall park a vehicle or other motorized equipment on restricted areas, except as authorized by the Authority or Operations Department;

2. No person shall park any vehicle or other motorized equipment in restricted area(s), within designated no parking zones, fire lanes, or within 15 feet of any fire hydrant or other fire-control apparatus;

3. No person shall park any vehicle or other motorized equipment in restricted areas in a manner that interferes with or prevents the passage or movement of aircraft or other vehicles; and

4. No person shall park a vehicle in restricted area(s) without applying the emergency brake or leaving the vehicle in gear or, in the case of non-motorized wheeled support equipment, without insuring the equipment is well supported and will not roll or move from the immediate area.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:76-3.3

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