A. Notification: Subject to a right of review, every taxicab owner or operator shall remove any taxicab from operation or service immediately upon notification from the Licensing Officer that the taxicab qualifies for "immediate out-of-service" designation.
B. Conditions: A taxicab qualifies for "immediate out-of- service" designation when any of the following conditions are present:
1. The vehicle is found to be in an unsafe operating condition.
2. Noncompliance with this article, that poses a clear and immediate threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public.
3. A notice of violation or infraction citation was issued for vehicle or equipment defect or condition, with due notice given to correct the defect, deficiency or condition, and the defect, deficiency or condition was not corrected within the time period stated on the notice of violation or infraction citation.
4. The vehicle has not passed an inspection required by this article.
5. The vehicle does not contain proof of valid insurance of the type and in the amount required by this article.
C. Operation Prohibited: A taxicab designated "immediate out- of-service" bearing such notification or decals shall not be operated, except as may be necessary to return the taxicab to the residence or place of business of the owner or operator, or to a garage or repair facility, until the taxicab has been deemed to be in conformance with all requirements of this article.
D. Reinspection; Fee: Every taxicab designated "immediate out-of-service" shall be reinspected and cleared by the Licensing Officer prior to returning to service or operation. A reinstatement fee in an amount established by the City Council and listed on the most current City Clerk license fee schedule shall be required prior to the taxicab being placed back in service. (1952 Code § 5-24-11; amd. 2019 Code)