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§ 117.13 TAXICAB EQUIPMENT.
   (A)   (1)   No taxicab shall be licensed until the vehicle shall have been inspected by the police and found to be equipped in a safe condition for the transportation of passengers.
      (2)   Said taxicab shall also be clean, of good appearance, and shall be well painted.
   (B)   The police are hereby authorized to inspect all taxicabs from time to time as often as deemed necessary to see that the terms and conditions of this chapter are being complied with, and any taxicab license may be revoked whenever the vehicle shall be found to be unfit for public patronage. Written reports of inspection shall be made by the police and filed with the Town Council.
(Prior Code, § 44.13) (Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989) Penalty, see § 117.99
Cross-reference:
   Related form, see Ch. 117, Appx. B
   Related form, see Ch. 117, Appx. C
§ 117.14 TAXICAB STANDS.
   (A)   The Town Council may, pursuant to this chapter, designate places on the streets of the town for use by taxicabs as stands. Taxicab stands so designated shall be clearly marked or indicated by signs.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle other than a taxicab in any such taxicab stand.
(Prior Code, § 44.14) (Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989) Penalty, see § 117.99
§ 117.15 TAXICAB RATES.
   (A)   Annually, upon receiving a taxicab license, the licensee shall immediately publish a schedule of rates in a newspaper of general circulation in the town, a certified copy of which rates and publication shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer.
   (B)   That schedule shall be the maximum rates to be charged for the operation of a taxicab.
(Prior Code, § 44.15) (Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989)
§ 117.99 PENALTY.
   For violation of this chapter, a first offense is $50, a second offense is $75 and a third offense is $100. All penalties shall be reduced by 50% if paid within 72 hours of notice to the offender.
(Ord. 1-2012, passed 5-29-2012)
APPENDIX A: TAXICAB PERMIT/LICENSE FORM
TAXICAB PERMIT/LICENSE
TOWN OF BREMEN
PERMIT NUMBER _____________________
DATE ________________________________         EXPIRES __________________________
OWNER’S NAME _______________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________   PHONE ___________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PERMIT FEES ______________   CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE   YES ______   NO ______
NUMBER OF VEHICLES _________________________   FEE ______________
POLICE ANNUAL INSPECTION
ATTACH INSPECTION REPORT FOR EACH VEHICLE
APPROVED BY ______________________________________________   DATE ________________
 
(Prior Code, Ch. 44)
APPENDIX B: ANNUAL TAXICAB INSPECTION FORM
TOWN OF BREMEN
ANNUAL TAXI CAB INSPECTION
DATE: _____________________TAXI CAB LICENSE # _____________________________________________
TAXI COMPANY _______________________________________________________________________________
DRIVER’S NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
STATE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE # & YEAR _____________________________________________________
VIN # _______________________________________MILEAGE _____________________________________
 
PASS
FAIL
GLASS
CLEANLINESS
RATE CARD & LICENSE DISPLAY
PERMANENT TOP LIGHT
FREE OF RUST & BODY DAMAGE
BUMPERS
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
STOP LAMPS
REFLECTORS
WIPERS
WARNING FLASHERS
HORNS
EXHAUST SYSTEM
TIRES
BRAKES
MIRRORS
IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ!!
If a taxicab fails to pass ANY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS, the owner shall be given FORTY EIGHT HOURS (48) in which to correct defects and return for REINSPECTION. Failure to correct defects and return for re-inspection will result in the vehicle being rejected for use as a taxicab.
 
APPROVED: ___________________________REJECTED: __________________________
Rejected by: __________________________
Reason for rejection: ___________________________________
Inspector: ________________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________
Re-inspected on: _____________________________APPROVED: ___________________________________
Re-inspected by: _____________________________
 
(Prior Code, Ch. 44)
APPENDIX C: POLICE ANNUAL INSPECTION FORM
 
(Prior Code, Ch. 44)