Dozens of citations issued to commercial drivers at LAX

More than 40 citations were handed out at Los Angeles International Airport this week in an operation that focused on limousine, taxi and van drivers.

By Ari Bloomekatz and Angel Jennings

Sept. 20, 2013 12 AM PT

Authorities handed out dozens of citations at Los Angeles International Airport this week in an operation that focused on limousine, taxi and van drivers.

Law enforcement officers from several different agencies conducted the sting operation at three locations around the airport from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. There were random stops for commercial ground transportation vehicles.

“This operation is part of a proactive approach by 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 Patrick Gannon said in a statement.

“Air travelers rely heavily on commercial ground transportation services, and it’s important to ensure these providers are complying with all laws,” Gannon said.

A total of 42 citations were issued to drivers for a range of administrative and mechanical violations. One vehicle was taken off the road and two drivers were removed from service, according to a news release from airport police.

Agencies participating in the annual inspection include the Los Angeles Airport Police Commercial Enforcement and Motors units, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Highway Patrol and the LAX Airport Operations Ground Transportation Section.

Commercial ground transportation vehicles were checked for licensing, registration and operating permits. The multi-agency enforcement team also checked safety equipment, such as braking systems and passenger seat belts, to make sure they were in working order.

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As assistant managing editor for culture and talent, Angel Jennings oversees the Los Angeles Times’ Metpro and internship programs as well as works closely with HR and department heads to help manage a broad range of responsibilities, including tracking, recruiting, interviewing and selecting diverse candidates for job opportunities and advancing the company’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and access. She also works across the newsroom on retention, training and career development efforts. Jennings previously worked as a reporter in Metro. She got her start in the Metpro program in 2011 and has since worked on assignments with many departments in the newsroom, including Metro, National, Calendar, Business and podcasts. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska.

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