ADP
Also written as: ADP — Airside Driving Permit
Airside Driving Permit — a mandatory authorisation required for any person to operate a vehicle within the airside area of an airport.
Full Definition
An Airside Driving Permit (ADP) is a formal licence issued by an airport authority that certifies a holder has completed the required training, passed relevant tests, and is authorised to drive or operate vehicles in designated airside zones. ADPs typically specify which areas and vehicle categories the holder is permitted to operate in and must be renewed periodically. Editors should ensure the acronym is expanded on first use in any document and that it is not confused with general driving licences. Revocation or suspension of an ADP is a serious operational and disciplinary matter and should be described accurately in HR and safety documentation.
Usage
Usage note: Expand on first use: 'Airside Driving Permit (ADP)'. Do not conflate with a standard driving licence.
In Context
- "Holders of an ADP must complete a refresher assessment every two years." — Airport Safety Directive
- "The incident report noted that the vehicle operator's ADP had expired three weeks prior to the collision." — Safety Investigation Report