Chico Municipal Code Ch. 11R.12 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Section:

11R.12.010 Vehicles on the airport.

No vehicle shall be operated on the airport in a careless or negligent manner or in disregard of the rights and safety of others, or without due caution or circumspection, or at a speed or in a manner which endangers unreasonably or is likely to endanger unreasonably persons or property, or while the driver thereof is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or any narcotic or habit-forming drug or if such vehicle is so constructed, equipped or loaded as to endanger unreasonably or be likely to endanger unreasonably persons or property.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.020 Vehicle and operator license.

No motorized vehicle shall be operated on the airport unless the driver thereof is duly authorized to operate such vehicle within the state.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.030 Vehicle speed.

No vehicle shall be operated on the airport at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour except as otherwise posted.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.040 Parking.

No person shall park a vehicle or permit the same to remain on the airport except at such places and for such periods of time as may be prescribed or permitted by the city council, the commission or the manager.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.050 Accident report.

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident on the airport shall immediately make a complete report in writing to the city police department.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.060 Towing.

The manager shall have the authority to tow or otherwise move motor vehicles, which are parked by their owners or operators on the airport in violation of these rules and regulations, at the operator's expense and without liability for damage which may result in the course of such moving.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.070 Use of roads and walks generally.

A. No person shall travel on the airport other than on the roads, walks or places provided for the particular class of traffic.

B. No person shall use the roads or walks in such manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.080 Vehicle operating regulations.

Although the roadways located on the airport are not dedicated public roadways, all regulations relating to the operation of a motor vehicle, as set forth in the Chico Municipal Code, and the California Vehicle Code, shall apply to vehicles operating on such roadways, except when specific permission is granted by the commission or manager to vary from the requirements of such codes.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.090 Authorized vehicles in operational area.

No motorized vehicle shall be operated in or upon an operational area unless its presence is specifically required for purposes of aircraft servicing, airport maintenance, or airport emergencies. All vehicles (other than gasoline service trucks) or ambulances which are not manned by personnel of the city shall be accompanied by an employee of the city unless otherwise authorized by the manager. All vehicles shall utilize a two-way radio or rotary beacon or shall display a 3-foot-square flag of alternating colored squares (international orange and white).

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.100 Vehicle standards.

No vehicle shall be permitted in or upon an operational area unless it is in sound mechanical order, with adequate lights, horn and brakes and clear vision from the driver's seat. Trailers and semi-trailers shall not be permitted unless they are equipped with reflector buttons and proper brakes or are adequately secured so that neither aircraft propeller blast nor wind will cause them to become free rolling when disengaged from a towing vehicle. Positive locking couplings shall be required for all towed equipment. (Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.110 Vehicle identification.

Vehicles shall display lights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, except when such vehicles are parked in areas designated by the commission or manager. Vehicles equipped with rotating beacons shall use them at all times while on or near aircraft operating areas.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.12.120 Right-of-way.

All self-propelled surface vehicles, except emergency equipment responding to an alarm, shall yield the right-of-way to any and all aircraft in motion.

(Res. No. 149 75-76)

11R.12.130 Tower clearance - Vehicles on movement or safety areas.

A. All vehicles operating on movement areas or safety areas shall have prior permission of the control tower and shall be equipped or escorted by a vehicle equipped with a functioning two-way radio. If not so equipped, such vehicles or escort vehicle shall have an operating overhead rotating beacon or flag.

B. Drivers of vehicles must request and secure permission from the control tower to enter the movement or safety areas, and must, while in these areas, maintain a continuous listening watch on the radio equipment which shall be operated on the appropriate frequency. All transmissions made on this frequency shall be directed solely to the control tower. Except when conditions make it imperative to do so, drivers shall not conduct inter-truck communications.

C. In the event of radio failure after the vehicle has been cleared to an operating area, the movement of the vehicle shall be controlled by a portable traffic control light or “light- gun,” a directive spotlight which can be illuminated in red, white or green as desired. The following signals can be anticipated and shall be adhered to:

Color and Type of Signal Procedure

Steady green Cleared to proceed

Steady red Stop

Flashing red Clear all movement areas

Alternating red and green Extreme caution required.

Await next signal.

Flashing white Return to starting point.

D. All vehicles operating on movement or safety areas during the hours that the control tower is not in operation shall do so with extreme care and caution, with due regard for aircraft movements and in accordance with all applicable laws.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))