The following rules and regulations pertain to the operation of all motored vehicles on the Airport:
A. 
All Airport roadways are the property of the Airport.
B. 
All motor vehicles on Airport roadways and parking lots are governed by traffic ordinances.
C. 
The Airport Manager has the authority to deny, restrict or cancel the right of any motor vehicle driver from operating on the AOA.
D. 
Businesses conducting any "motor vehicle for hire" activity on the Airport must have a written agreement with the Airport. This includes rental car agencies, taxicabs, buses, limousines and lodging shuttles.
E. 
The Airport Manager has the right to tow or otherwise move or have moved any motor vehicle for reasons of safety, security, chronic nonpayment of parking fees, abandonment or police investigation.
F. 
The Airport Commission may impose specific limits of insurance for tenant business vehicles and other privately owned vehicles.
G. 
Liability insurance limits for motor vehicles operating on unrestricted public airport roadways will be consistent with State of Massachusetts motor vehicle insurance laws.
A. 
The Airport Commission retains the right to implement an Airport Operator's Permit. Application for this permit would be made directly with the Airport administration office. Each applicant must possess a current motor vehicle operator's license. The Airport Commission requires all individuals driving on Airport property to have read an Airport driving procedures manual.
B. 
The Airport Commission requires all line service personnel providing aircraft towing or driving fuel trucks to fully understand and comply with safe operating procedures. In addition, they must be fully trained by the Airport before they are permitted to operate any vehicle in the AOA. All individuals must possess a current and valid driver's license.
A. 
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on all Airport roadways is 15 miles per hour.
B. 
Motor vehicle drivers will comply with all Airport directives.
C. 
Aircraft and pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles.
D. 
Motor vehicle drivers will not operate vehicles on a runway, taxiway or aircraft apron unless authorized by the Airport Manager or have clearance from the air traffic control tower.
E. 
Motor vehicle drivers will park in designated parking areas only.
F. 
Motor vehicle drivers/owners/agents shall not clean or repair a motor vehicle other than in designated vehicle maintenance and clean-up areas.
G. 
Privately owned motor vehicles shall not be parked, serviced or repaired inside any Airport-owned building unless authorized by the Airport Manager.
H. 
Motor vehicle drivers will pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft.
I. 
Motor vehicles will not be parked or maneuvered closer than 10 feet to any aircraft. Specialized vehicles needed to service an aircraft are exempt from this rule.
J. 
Access to the landing field by authorized vehicles shall be permitted so long as they do not interfere with normal operations and are not a hazard to parked or operating aircraft.
K. 
All commercial vehicles authorized to drive in the AOA shall have a yellow rotating beacon, two-way communication, and be clearly marked with the commercial operator's name, or an international orange and white checkered flag of not less than three square feet.
L. 
Each commercial operator and Airport personnel may be required to pass an airfield driving course to obtain an Airport driving permit, once a program is prepared.
M. 
No person shall operate a vehicle of any kind on the Airport in a reckless or negligent manner, or in excess of the speed limits prescribed.
N. 
No person under the influence of alcoholic or narcotic substances shall operate any type of motored vehicle or aircraft on the Airport at any time.
O. 
All vehicles operating within the landing or taxiway areas shall be accompanied by a vehicle displaying an operating amber beacon, or an international orange and white checkered flag of not less than three square feet.
P. 
The Airport Manager may remove from any area of the Airport any vehicle which is disabled, abandoned, parked in violation, or which represents an operational problem to any area of the Airport, at the owner's expense and without liability for accidental damage which may result in the course of such action.
Q. 
No person shall park a vehicle in a manner that would obstruct roadways, doorways, or in aircraft parking areas.
R. 
All employees of organizations and agencies having tenancy in the Airport's building areas shall park private vehicles in the employee parking lot, if provided, or in areas so designated by the Airport Manager.
A. 
Each taxicab operator is required to obtain an annual nontransferable permit from the Airport Commission for operation from the Airport.
B. 
Passengers may select the taxicab of their choice.
C. 
Rates for the transportation of passengers must be posted in full view, in each taxi, and each taxi will carry and display the proper Airport permit.
D. 
No taxicab shall enter the ramp area.
E. 
The Airport Commission may suspend the permit of any taxicab violating any of the AR&R.
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Editor's Note: See also Ch. 367, Taxicabs, Charter, Limousine and Tour Vehicles, of the Town Regulations.