Why Airport Areas Are Dangerous
Common factors:
• Unfamiliar drivers navigating complex roads
• Confusing airport signage and exits
• Rush to return cars before flights
• Heavy traffic from arriving/departing passengers
• Distraction from GPS and directions
• Fatigue from travel
These factors contribute to frequent accidents.
• Unfamiliar drivers navigating complex roads
• Confusing airport signage and exits
• Rush to return cars before flights
• Heavy traffic from arriving/departing passengers
• Distraction from GPS and directions
• Fatigue from travel
These factors contribute to frequent accidents.
Common Airport Area Accident Locations
High-risk areas include:
• Rental car return lots and roads
• Airport access roads
• Cell phone lots
• Terminal pickup areas
• Exit ramps from airport complex
• Gas stations near return locations
• Rental car return lots and roads
• Airport access roads
• Cell phone lots
• Terminal pickup areas
• Exit ramps from airport complex
• Gas stations near return locations
Handling Airport Area Accidents
Special considerations:
• Don't let flight pressure compromise documentation
• Get rental company contact info before leaving
• Airport police may respond differently
• Rental location may need notification
• You may need to extend rental or get new car
• Travel delays may be compensable
• Don't let flight pressure compromise documentation
• Get rental company contact info before leaving
• Airport police may respond differently
• Rental location may need notification
• You may need to extend rental or get new car
• Travel delays may be compensable