MEDIA ADVISORY
MULTI-AGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT ENHANCES PUBLIC SAFETY FOR USERS OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION
| WHAT: | Multi-agency inspection operation is currently underway at LAX with unannounced inspections of commercial ground transportation vehicles (limousines, taxis, vans, etc.) Inspections of commercial vehicles include both mechanical and administrative processes. Los Angeles Airport Police Ground Transportation Enforcement Unit, California Public Utilities Commission, Los Angeles Department of Transportation and Los Angeles World Airports Landside Operations are concentrating on proper licensing (PUC permits and valid drivers licenses), airport operating permits, and other law enforcement related issues. The California Highway Patrol is concentrating on braking systems, passenger restraints and other safety systems required to be in good working order. |
| WHY: | To enhance safety of general public who use commercial ground transportation. Air travelers are a significant audience for commercial ground transportation providers. In 2005, Airport Police arrested several "bandit" drivers operating illegally at LAX, removed 14 commercial ground transportation vehicles and cited19 drivers for violations. |
| WHEN: | NOW - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, July 19, 2006 |
| WHO | Los Angeles Airport Police Ground Transportation Enforcement Unit California Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit California Public Utilities Commission Los Angeles World Airports Permits Unit Los Angeles Department of Transportation Available speaker: Los Angeles Airport Police Lieutenant Tyrone Tarvin |
| WHERE: | At Los Angeles International Airport: LAX Limousine Lot at the intersection of Alverstone and 96th Street |
| VISUALS: | CHP mechanics under cars, many commercial vehicles being inspected. Airport Police and other organizations using portable computers to check vehicle licenses, registrations and operating permits. |
| CONTACT: | Public Information Officer Belinda Nettles 310-646-526 |
