New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter IV - Syracuse Regional Airport Authority
Part 176 - Rules and Regulations
Section 176.7 - Vehicle rules and regulations

(1) All vehicle operators shall fully comply with the New York State statutes (as may be amended from time to time), these rules and regulations, the rules and regulations for commercial ground transportation operations issued by the SRAA, instructions provided by the authority, directives issued by the executive director, and the orders of the SRAA Uniformed Security Division.

(2) At the direction of the executive director, traffic signs or traffic control signals indicating: parking, limited or prohibited parking; standing or stopping; maximum speed limits; one-way traffic; restricted and other limited areas; prohibited entry or exit; entrances or exits to and from the airport or areas thereof; limousine and taxicab privileges; loading and unloading of vehicles; caution and particular dangers may be placed, erected, removed, moved, and/or maintained.

(1) Except for vehicles which are exclusively used on the AOA, all vehicles shall meet the US government and State of New York licensing and registration requirements.

(2) Vehicle operators must have a valid vehicle operator's license.

(3) Unescorted vehicle operators on the AOA are required to successfully complete a vehicle operators training program (class) and shall possess an approved airport identification badge as required by the executive director.

(4) Prior to operating vehicles on the AOA, vehicle operators shall complete and submit an AOA vehicle permit.

(5) Vehicles operating or parking on the AOA, with the exception of emergency vehicles, must be registered with the authority and display a current AOA vehicle permit, unless otherwise authorized by the authority.

(1) Vehicles shall not be operated unless the vehicle is in sound mechanical order. Trailers and semi-trailers are not permitted unless specifically approved by the authority.

(2) Vehicles are not allowed to be operated in a careless, negligent, unsafe, or reckless manner or in a manner which endangers, or is likely to endanger, persons or property.

(3) No person shall operate a motor vehicle or any mobile equipment on airport property while in an intoxicated condition or while under the influence of a performance-altering drug.

(4) Airside and landside speed limits:

(5) Vehicle operators shall obey visual or audible signals or commands from the authority or a law enforcement officer.

(6) Vehicle operators shall provide proper signals and obey all traffic lights, signs, mechanical or electrical signals, and pavement markings unless directed otherwise by the authority or a law enforcement officer.

(7) The airside roads shall be used only by airport designated vehicles including authority vehicles, refueling vehicles, and other vehicles designated and approved by the authority to be on the movement area as described in these rules and regulations.

(8) Vehicles which are overloaded or carrying more passengers or cargo than the vehicle is designed to carry are prohibited.

(9) Persons shall not ride on the running board, in the beds of pickup trucks, ride on the outside of a vehicle, or allow arms or legs to protrude from a vehicle with the exception of emergency vehicles that are designed specifically for such operations.

(10) Vehicle operators shall yield the right of way to aircraft, emergency vehicles or equipment, and pedestrians.

(11) Vehicles used for hauling trash, dirt, or any loose material(s) shall be operated in such a fashion as to prevent the contents of the vehicle from dropping, shifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping including, at a minimum, covering vehicle's load.

(12) Tugs (towing vehicles and related equipment).

(1) Unescorted vehicles on the AOA may only be operated by persons with a proper and current airport identification badge as approved by the authority.

(2) Vehicles used exclusively on the AOA shall be equipped with an approved and fully operational amber or red (emergency vehicles only) rotating, flashing, or steady beacon on the roof or uppermost point of the vehicle providing 360 degree view and in compliance with series AC 150/5210-58. The beacon shall be activated by the vehicle operator prior to entering the AOA and shall remain in operation while the vehicle is on the AOA.

(3) Vehicle operators shall not text or utilize applications on mobile electronic devices while driving on the AOA.

(4) The authority may restrict vehicles to a certain area(s) of the AOA. Such restrictions may prohibit vehicle operations outside the designated area(s).

(5) All vehicles operated on the AOA are subject to immediate inspection by an authorized authority representative.

(1) No person shall operate any motor vehicle or mobile equipment on any apron or ramp area, except:

(2) No person shall park any motor vehicle, tender truck, or other gasoline-dispensing equipment on the ramp or apron areas adjacent to the terminal building except when servicing aircraft.

(3) When passengers are going aboard or debarking from an aircraft on any of the passenger-loading ramps adjacent to the terminal building, no persons shall drive or operate any motor vehicle or other equipment except baggage tugs on such ramp between such aircraft and the terminal's passenger-loading gate being used by such passengers.

(1) No person shall take or drive any vehicle on the movement area unless permission has been granted in an agreement or obtained in writing, in advance, from the authority.

(2) All vehicle operators having access to the movement area shall comply with all policies and procedures as directed by the authority and the ATC governing airport surface traffic movement. Vehicle operators shall obtain clearance from ATC and ensure that no aircraft is approaching prior to entering the movement area.

(3) All vehicles operating in the movement area on a regular basis shall be equipped with a functioning two-way radio capable of communicating on the proper aeronautical frequencies. In the event a vehicle in the movement area experiences radio failure, the vehicle must vacate the area utilizing perimeter roadways or other non-controlled routes. If exit via non-controlled route is not possible, the vehicle operator shall indicate radio failure by facing the vehicle towards the control tower and flashing the vehicle's headlights. Thereafter, the vehicle operator shall operate the vehicle based upon (in accordance with) the standard colored light signal directions given by ATC.

(4) Vehicle operators operating in the movement area must be conversant with standard colored light signals, regardless of whether or not the vehicle is radio equipped.

(5) When vehicles are required to enter or work within the movement area, such vehicles will be marked with an approved orange and white checkered flag (for daytime operations) or an amber beacon (for nighttime operations). If the vehicle is not equipped with a two way radio capable of communicating on the proper aeronautical frequencies, the vehicle shall be escorted at all times (while in the movement area) by an authority authorized vehicle and authorized personnel having radio contact with ATC (when in existence or operation) or have a flagman (with a two way radio capable of communicating on the proper aeronautical frequencies) stationed at the area(s) designated by the authority to give instructions to the vehicle.

(6) All operations in the movement area must comply with the airport's FAA approved Airport Certification Manual.

(1) Vehicles shall be parked only in those areas specifically designated for such purpose.

(2) Vehicles shall not be parked or stopped:

(3) Vehicles, other than those loading and unloading aircraft, shall not stop for loading, unloading, or any other purpose at the airport other than in the areas specifically designated for loading, unloading, parking, and/or staging and only in the manner prescribed by signs, painted markings, or other means.

(4) Displaying vehicles and/or equipment for sale, lease, or rent at the airport is prohibited unless authorized in writing by the authority.

(5) Parking in designated public areas is open to any person using the airport.

(6) Employees of lessees, sub-lessees, operators, or permittees may park private vehicles in the employee parking areas designated by the authority.

(7) All service vehicles or equipment (including utility companies, delivery companies, government owned/operated, etc.) shall park in areas designated by the authority.

(8) Aircraft operators and passengers may park vehicles which are fully operational and completely functional in those areas designated by the authority.

(9) Vehicles may not be parked on tiedown areas.

(10) Boats, rafts, jet skis, snow mobiles, dune buggies, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, race cars, recreational vehicles, trailers, and similar vehicles and/or equipment may not be parked or stored in a hangar or anywhere else on the airport.

(11) Vehicles shall not be parked in any public parking area unless the vehicle operator pays any fees which may be established and assessed from time to time by the authority unless the vehicle operator is exempt from payment as may be stipulated in an agreement with the authority.