On the AOA, which of the following is true about licensing and badges?

• A. A valid US driver's license only
• B. An active LAX Security Badge bearing a Restricted Area Driver Icon only
• C. Both a valid US driver's license and an active LAX Security Badge bearing a Restricted Area Driver Icon (unless escorted)
• D. Neither license nor badge is required

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that access to drive in the AOA is tightly controlled and requires both identity and authorization. You must have a valid US driver’s license to prove you’re legally allowed to operate a vehicle, and you must also hold an active LAX Security Badge with the Restricted Area Driver Icon to prove you’re cleared to access the security-restricted areas. Together, these two credentials ensure someone is both legally able to drive and authorized to be in the restricted zones. The note about being escorted flags a special case: if you’re being escorted by someone with proper clearance, that situation can affect badge requirements for that specific escort, but the standard rule is that both credentials are needed to drive in the AOA.