Who is responsible for ensuring that vehicles are operated safely on the airfield?

The operator of the vehicle is primarily responsible for ensuring safe operations on the airfield. This includes adhering to all safety protocols, traffic regulations, and ensuring that the vehicle is in proper working order before operating it. The operator must be aware of their surroundings, including other vehicles, personnel, and aircraft, and must make decisions to prevent accidents or unsafe situations. This responsibility is critical in maintaining safety standards in a complex environment like an airfield, where multiple aircraft and ground operations are occurring simultaneously.

While other individuals, such as ground control personnel and air traffic control, play important roles in managing air traffic and coordinating movements, the direct responsibility for safe driving and operation falls on the individual in control of the vehicle. Passengers, while they should also be aware of safety practices, do not hold the primary responsibility for operational safety in the same way that the vehicle operator does.