Which vehicle type is allowed to travel in the path of taxiing aircraft?

The appropriate vehicle type that is allowed to travel in the path of taxiing aircraft is the Transient Alert "Follow Me" vehicle. This is because these vehicles are specifically designated to guide aircraft safely on the ground, ensuring they navigate properly to their designated parking spots or runways. The operators of "Follow Me" vehicles are trained to understand the movements of aircraft and the associated safety protocols, allowing them to effectively communicate and coordinate with air traffic control.

In contrast, emergency vehicles and fuel trucks have specific operational restrictions regarding their movement in active taxi areas. While emergency vehicles may respond to situations on the airfield, they typically avoid the direct path of taxiing aircraft unless absolutely necessary. Fuel trucks also have guidelines that restrict their operation in the immediate vicinity of taxiing aircraft due to safety hazards involving fuel and the risk of accidents.

Private cars are not authorized to operate in the airfield environment at all in the wake of taxiing aircraft, as they present unnecessary risks and do not possess the necessary training or protocol adherence that specialized vehicles like the "Follow Me" operate under. Therefore, the unique role and training of the "Follow Me" vehicle make it the only type permitted to travel in the path of taxiing aircraft.