LAX Restricted Area Driver Study Guide

Sep 18, 2026

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LAX Restricted Area Driver Study Guide outlines essential rules and regulations for operating vehicles and motorized equipment on the Air Operations Area (AOA). It explains the requirement for a LAX Security Badge and a LAX Restricted Area Driver (RAD) authorization, including training prerequisites and completion of the LAWA RAD Computer Based Training (CBT) program. The guide covers required documents for the badging appointment, key safety and driving rules such as speed limits and right-of-way, emergency procedures, and additional operational regulations related to construction, explosives, badging/escorting, and aircraft fueling.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Requirements

Issuance and training prerequisites

Badging appointment items

Glossary of Terms

Key acronyms and restricted-area terms

Basic Rules & Regulations

Vehicle safety rules & regulations

Emergency procedures

Driver safety rules & regulations

STUDY GUIDE RESTRICTED AREA DRIVER Revised: August 2020-LAX Airport Operations Page 1 of 12 LAX RESTRICTED AREA DRIVER STUDY GUIDE Table of Contents Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 3 Glossary of Terms.......................................................................................................................................... 4 LAX Security Badge Icons .............................................................................................................................. 6 Basic Rules & Regulations ............................................................................................................................. 7 Vehicle Safety Rules & Regulations Basic Vehicle Safety ............................................................................. 7 Vehicle Loading ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Vehicle Marking / Identification ............................................................................................................... 8 Vehicle Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 8 Emergency Procedures Right-of-Way .......................................................................................................... 8 Accidents ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Driver Safety Rules & Regulations Speed Limits .......................................................................................... 9 Basic Driving Rules .................................................................................................................................... 9 AOA Driving Rules ................................................................................................................................... 10 Jet Blast ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Unattended / Parked Vehicles ................................................................................................................ 11 Construction Rules & Regulations........................................................................................................... 11 Explosives ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Badging / Escorting Rules & Regulations .................................................................................................... 11 Aircraft Fueling Rules & Regulations........................................................................................................... 12 Revised: August 2020-LAX Airport Operations Page 2 of 12 LAX RESTRICTED AREA DRIVER STUDY GUIDE Introduction This study guide is intended to highlight some of the important rules and regulations regarding driving on the airfield. All badge holders must become familiar with the LAX Rules and Regulations located at [www.lawa.org/Rules](www.lawa.org/Rules. In the)[. In the](www.lawa.org/Rules. In the) event that any statement in this study guide contradicts the LAX Rules and Regulations, the LAX Rules and Regulations will always take precedence. Requirements Driving any type of vehicle or motorized equipment on the Air Operations Area (AOA) requires the issuance of a LAX Security Badge, along with a LAX Restricted Area Driver (RAD) (or if applicable, Aircraft Fueling Icon) . In addition, the driver must possess a valid state Driver’s License appropriate for the typeof vehicle being operated. Issuance of the RAD ic

FAQs

Who needs a LAX Security Badge and a RAD authorization to drive on the AOA?

Driving any type of vehicle or motorized equipment on the Air Operations Area (AOA) requires issuance of a LAX Security Badge and a LAX Restricted Area Driver (RAD) authorization.

What training and CBT requirements are needed to obtain the RAD icon?

RAD icon issuance requires a minimum of eight (8) hours of practical behind-the-wheel driver training, with at least 2 hours during periods of darkness, plus successful completion of the LAWA RAD Computer Based Training (CBT) program.

What items must RAD candidates bring to their badging appointment?

Candidates must bring a completed LAX Security Badge Application validated by their authorized signer, the original completed RAD Training Log, current applicable LAX security badge, a valid state driver’s license, any other active LAX security badges with a RAD icon, and valid identification and employment eligibility documents with photo copies.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Bulrr