§ 22-182. General traffic rules.

(a)

The traffic regulations in chapter 150 of this Code, insofar as applicable, shall apply to the airport as modified by this division.

(b)

Except as otherwise provided in this division, the aviation general manager shall establish regulations relating to traffic and traffic control and shall install official traffic control devices and signs pursuant thereto. These shall include but not necessarily be limited to regulations for parking, standing, stopping, one-way traffic, speed restrictions, crosswalks, safety zones, bus stops, matters pertaining to all forms of commercial ground transportation including but not limited to delivery vehicles of all kinds, traffic lanes, signal devices, limitations on roadway use and restricted areas. These regulations shall be filed in the office of the aviation general manager as well as with the municipal clerk.

(c)

The aviation general manager shall cause to be erected all signs, markers and devices pertaining to traffic control within the boundaries of the airport. Failure to comply with the directions indicated on the signs, markers or devices erected or placed in accordance with this subsection shall be a violation of this section and of the applicable provisions of the traffic rules and regulations as contained in this Code.

(d)

No person shall operate upon the airport premises any motor vehicle which:

(1)

Is so constructed, equipped or loaded or is in such physical or mechanical condition as to endanger persons or property; or

(2)

Has attached thereto any object or equipment, including that which is being towed, which drags, swings or projects so as to be hazardous to persons or property.

(e)

Unless prior written approval is obtained from the aviation general manager, only motor vehicles licensed to travel on the public highways of the state shall be permitted on the airport streets, roads or aprons.

(f)

No motor vehicle shall be parked on any portion of the AOA or landing area except those trucks and other vehicles necessary for the servicing of aircraft and the maintenance of the airport, all of which vehicles shall have complied with section 22-181.

(g)

No vehicle shall be parked in a manner so as to block:

(1)

The gates or emergency entrances to an AOA;

(2)

Fire hydrants; or

(3)

Building entrances and exits on the airport.

(h)

No person shall park a motor vehicle in any place marked for parking of vehicles in such manner as to occupy a part of another marked space. No person shall park a motor vehicle in any area requiring payment for parking thereon without paying the required parking fee.

(i)

All motor vehicles not licensed by the state shall be equipped with two headlights and one or more red taillights, and all lights shall be kept lighted between sunset and sunrise unless the vehicle is in a designated vehicular parking area. Operators of such vehicles shall dim or lower the beams of headlights or other lights on such vehicles when meeting an oncoming vehicle. All vehicles operated on the airport will be maintained in safe operating condition, especially with respect to brakes, steering gear and electrical systems.

(j)

No person shall clean or make any repairs to motor vehicles anywhere on the airport other than in areas designated for this purpose, except for minor repairs necessary for a temporarily disabled vehicle, nor shall any person move or interfere or tamper with any motor vehicle or put in motion the engine or take or use any motor vehicle part, instrument or tool thereof without the permission of the owner or satisfactory evidence of the right to do so duly presented to the aviation general manager.

(k)

Driving of motor vehicles across any passenger loading lane on the terminal apron is prohibited while aircraft are positioned at the gate, except in areas approved by the aviation general manager for multiple aircraft loading at each gate.

(l)

All vehicles operating on or across taxiways or runways shall be equipped with a two-way radio and must be in continuous communication with the control tower, except when under escort by a vehicle properly authorized and equipped.

(m)

Aircraft shall at all times have the right-of-way over other vehicular traffic. All vehicles shall pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft.

(n)

Vehicles with permits to operate on the restricted areas of the airport shall not proceed closer than 225 feet to the edge of the runway or cross the runways prior to being cleared by the control tower. It is the responsibility of all vehicle operators to be conversant with the standard air traffic control light signals, whether or not the vehicle is radio equipped.

(o)

No person operating a motor vehicle on the airport shall fail to give proper signals or fail to observe the directions of posted traffic signs.

(p)

No person shall operate any motor vehicle at the airport overloaded or carrying more than that for which the vehicle was designed. No person shall ride the running board, stand up in the body of a moving vehicle or ride on the outside of the body of a moving vehicle or ride with arms or legs protruding from the body of a motor vehicle.

(q)

Luggage trains shall not exceed a number of trailers to be prescribed from time to time by the aviation general manager.

(r)

No vehicle shall be operated on the airport if it is so constructed or equipped or loaded as to endanger persons or property.

(s)

No person shall operate any motor vehicle without having the exhausts protected by screens or baffles to prevent the escape of sparks or the propagation of flame in any hangar on the airport.

(t)

Vehicles on AOA, when parking adjacent to the runway, must park parallel to the runway and at least 225 feet to the outside of the runway lights, except emergency equipment.

(u)

When backing fuel tenders, a signal person must be available to guide the driver. The driver must remain in the vehicle cab and is forbidden to stand on the running board or fender while backing. Fuel tenders will at no time be blocked or so positioned as to prevent rapid removal of such tender.

(v)

Only authorized city department of aviation, airport fire and airport police personnel in city or city-authorized vehicles shall be permitted to operate such vehicles within 150 feet of an active taxiway or upon or within 225 feet of an active runway. All other persons are prohibited from operating vehicles upon active runways and taxiways or within the boundaries described in this subsection without prior written authorization from the aviation general manager or unless escorted by authorized department of aviation, airport fire or airport police personnel. Operation of vehicles on or near active taxiways or runways shall at all times be in accordance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the aviation general manager or the Federal Aviation Administration.

(w)

Authorized law enforcement officers shall when enforcing traffic regulations prescribed in this Code of Ordinances for violations of laws regulating applicable rules of the road such as stopping and parking in the restricted airfield operations area ("AOA") issue uniform traffic citations; as prescribed in O.C.G.A. § 40-13-1 and such citations shall be referred to the municipal court for adjudication.

(Code 1977, § 12-5002; Ord. No. 1997-05, § 1, 1-27-97; Ord. No. 1999-70, § 2, 9-29-99; Ord. No. 2005-03, § 1, 1-10-05)