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Multi-agency operation conducted at LAX to check on license, permit status of commercial vehicles

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Multi-agency operation conducted at LAX to check on license, permit status of commercial vehicles

Nine commercial ground transportation vehicles were removed from service and 35 citations were issued to drivers for administrative and mechanical violations in a vehicle "sting" operation Friday, June 11th at Los Angeles International Airport, police said.

The operation involved nearly 30 representatives from the Los Angeles Airport Police, California Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Regulatory Compliance and Standards Section, California Highway Patrol, and the Department of Transportation. A total of 969 door-to-door shuttle vans, limousines and buses were inspected during the four-hour operation at the airport's limousine holding lot, said Sgt. Belinda Nettles, Airport Police spokeswoman.

"This operation is part of a proactive approach by the Los Angeles Airport Police and our partner agencies to provide the traveling public with safe commercial transportation to and from LAX," Los Angeles Airport Police Chief George Centeno said.

"Air travelers rely heavily on commercial ground transportation services, and with the busy summer travel season beginning, it's important to ensure these providers are complying with all laws."

The multi-agency team focused on proper driver and vehicle licensing, PUC and airport operating permits, proper commercial insurance, and other law enforcement-related issues, Nettles said.

Airport Police officers and inspectors also checked for mechanical equipment, including brakes, seat belts, headlights, transponders, and other safety systems that are required to be in good working order.

Of the 989 vehicles inspected, nine were impounded — seven for operating without proper licensing and two for having suspended permits. Twenty vehicles were taken out of service for various mechanical violations.

Four vehicle transponders, devices attached to commercial vehicles to monitor the number of times they access and traverse the airport's Central Terminal Area roadways, were also removed during the operation. Airport Police noted that transportation providers pay a fee every time a vehicle circuits the terminal area and if the transponder is not operating properly, it represents lost revenue for the airport.

Two drivers were issued citations for misdemeanor violations and another 48 drivers were cited for administrative violations, including serious mechanical problems, improper insurance, driving with an out-of-class license, and invalid or no PUC permits, police said.

Fines for these citations vary, and the drivers must show proof of correction before they can resume for-hire operation.

Burbank Airport - No Curbside Pickup Enforcement

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Burbank- Bob Hope Airport will begin enforcing “No Curbside” pickups at the airport. Airport Police will be giving warnings to limousine chauffeurs during the next two weeks. The “No Curbside” pick up has been valid for quite some time. Airport Officials have decided this was necessary  to ease the extensive congestion at the airline terminals. GCLA representatives are currently working to set up a meeting with airport officials to discuss this matter.

Charter Vehicle Permits Expire June 30, 2009

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Last Updated on Friday, 01 May 2009 06:49

All 2008/2009 LAX Charter Vehicle

Permits expire June 30, 2009.


Contact Landside Operations if you have
not completed your company's annual
redecal process for 2010 permits.

 

(310) 215-5326
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Visit
www.lawa.org/LAXLandside/CharterPermits

 

Violation of LAX Commercial Vehicle
Rules and Regulations may result in
citation and vehicle impound.

LAX Re-Decal Update

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Charter Party Carrier Permit Program

More than 2,200 companies and 11,000 charter party vehicles are authorized to operate at LAX. All charter party carriers that conduct business at LAX (i.e. pick-up passengers) are required to have a current executed license agreement with the Department of Airports, display a valid vehicle decal and have a functioning Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) transponder affixed to each vehicle.

New Applications

Due to the annual renewal process of over 2,200 companies and 11,000+ vehicles, Landside Operations has temporarily suspended acceptance of new applications to the ground transportation program at LAX.

We anticipate accepting new applications again in May 2009. Check back to this page periodically for any updates.

Annual License Agreement Review and Permit Decal Renewal

Current companies will be notified by mail of their scheduled review and 2009/2010 decal renewal. Completed application packages are due fourteen (14) days from the date of the letter; application packages will not be accepted prior to their scheduled phase.

Companies will be processed in four phases as follows:

  • Phase I – Numeric to C
    • Notification mailed on 3/9/2009. Document submission deadline 3/23/09.
  • Phase II – D to K
    • Notification mailed on 3/23/2009. Document submission deadline 4/6/2009.
  • Phase III – L to R
    • Notification mailed on 4/6/2009. Document submission deadline 4/20/2009.
  • Phase IV – S to Z and all bus TCP Bus Companies
    • Notification mailed on 4/20/2009. Document submission deadline 5/4/2009.

Once documents are received and processed, the Permits staff will phone to schedule an appointment for vehicle inspection and decal application.

*LAX Landside expects to complete this year's redecal process by June. Companies that have not responded and submitted required documents will be processed for termination. Vehicles that are not redecaled with a new 2010 permit sticker will be denied at the Charter Booth*

 

*Operating with expired decals may result in driver citation, vehicle impound, and/or permanent revocation of your Non-Exclusive License Agreement. Failure to complete this process by the due date will result in the company being subject to suspension of operating privileges at LAX.

 

LAX Licence Renewal

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Last Updated on Friday, 13 March 2009 14:39

LAX Annual Ground Transportation License Agreement Review and Vehicle Decal Renewal

CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The purpose of the annual review program is to: (1) Update company information, (2) Verify company status with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), (3) Conduct an annual vehicle inspection, (4) Verify DMV vehicle registration, (5) Verify LAWA insurance requirements compliance, (6) Collect the annual $120.00 administrative fee, and (7) Issue new 2009/2010 annual decals.

The following items must be properly completed and submitted for the review:

If applicable, for changes in your vehicle fleet,

For each vehicle being added:

  • Copy of DMV Commercial Registration If waiting for a Livery license plate, a copy of PLC Livery Plate Authorization Letter and DMV Temporary Operating Permit may be submitted.

For each vehicle being deleted:

  • Returned corresponding AVI transponder. A $45 fee will be charged for each outstanding Ala transponder. Fee payment, by company check or money order, must accompany the required paperwork by the due date specified In your notification letter or your application will be considered delinquent.
  • Insured Vehicle Schedule Current Vehicle Schedule must be faxed or emailed by your insurance company/broker to LAX Landside Operations at 310-648-5024 or INFOLANDSIDEOLAWA.ORQ.
  • Non-Refundable Annual Administrative Fee of $120. Make company check or money order payable to "Los Angeles World Airports" or 'LAWN'

Submit required documents and payment to:

By mail:
Los Angeles World Airports
LAX Landside Operations/Permits Office
P.O. Box 92216
Los Angeles, CA 90009-2216		 In person:
LAX Landside Operations/Permits Office
7301 World Way West, 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Office Hours: M-F, 7:30stro-3:30pm

 

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