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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 9-4 TRAFFIC DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 9-8 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND SIGNALS
CHAPTER 9-12 TRAFFIC AND SPEED RESTRICTIONS
CHAPTER 9-16 TURNING MOVEMENTS
CHAPTER 9-20 MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 9-24 RIGHT-OF-WAY
CHAPTER 9-28 RAILROAD AND BRIDGE CROSSINGS
CHAPTER 9-32 FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
CHAPTER 9-36 OVERTAKING VEHICLES
CHAPTER 9-40 DRIVING RULES
CHAPTER 9-44 TOWING DISABLED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 9-48 TYPES OF VEHICLES - REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9-52 BICYCLES - OPERATION
CHAPTER 9-56 REPORTING OF CRASHES*
CHAPTER 9-60 PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES
CHAPTER 9-64 PARKING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9-68 RESTRICTED PARKING - PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9-72 SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS
CHAPTER 9-76 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 9-80 MISCELLANEOUS RULES
CHAPTER 9-84 TOWING UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 9-88 DUTIES OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 9-92 IMPOUNDING AND RELOCATION OF VEHICLES
CHAPTER 9-96 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 9-100 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING, COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS, AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM OR AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM VIOLATIONS
CHAPTER 9-101 AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 9-102 AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
CHAPTER 9-103 SCOOTER SHARING*
CHAPTER 9-104 PUBLIC CHAUFFEURS*
CHAPTER 9-105 AUTOMATED STREET SWEEPER CAMERA PROGRAM
CHAPTER 9-108 SMART STREETS PILOT PROGRAM*
CHAPTER 9-110 PEDICABS
CHAPTER 9-112 TAXICABS
CHAPTER 9-114 PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES OTHER THAN TAXICABS
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (9-114-010 et seq.)
ARTICLE II. LIVERY (9-114-270 et seq.)
ARTICLE III. CHARTER-SIGHTSEEING VEHICLES (9-114-310 et seq.)
ARTICLE IV. MEDICAR (9-114-340 et seq.)
ARTICLE V. JITNEY CAR SERVICES (9-114-345 et seq.)
ARTICLE VI. LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES (9-114-375 et seq.)
ARTICLE VII. ENFORCEMENT* (9-114-410 et seq.)
CHAPTER 9-115 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK PROVIDERS
CHAPTER 9-116 TRAFFIC CRASH REVIEW AND ANALYSIS*
CHAPTER 9-120 BICYCLES
CHAPTER 9-124 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
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9-114-140 License card.
   The Commissioner shall provide a license card for each licensed public passenger vehicle. This license card must be displayed on the dashboard of the public passenger vehicle. At a minimum, this license card shall contain the name of the licensee and the license number of the public passenger vehicle. The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules for additional conditions of license card display and for replacement license card fees.
   The restricted chauffeur license of the driver of the public passenger vehicle must also be displayed next to the license card.
   No person may operate a public passenger vehicle unless the license card and driver's restricted chauffeur license is displayed as provided in this section.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-23, p. 6542, Art. VII, § 12)
9-114-150 Public passenger vehicle specifications.
   (a)   Any vehicle which has ever been issued the title class of either "salvage," "rebuilt," "junk," "total loss," or any equivalent classification in any jurisdiction is not eligible for operation as a public passenger vehicle.
      (i)   It is the affirmative duty of the licensee to ascertain that the public passenger vehicle is in compliance with this section.
      (ii)   Any vehicle placed in operation by a licensee as a public passenger vehicle in violation of this section is unsafe as defined by 9-112-050 of this Code.
      (iii)   Any licensee that places a vehicle in operation as a public passenger vehicle in violation of this section is subject to immediate license suspension and revocation.
      (iv)   The commissioner may by rule require licensees to submit a car history report at the licensee's expense.
   (b)   The commissioner may by rule define and set limitations on the age of a vehicle permitted to be licensed as a public passenger vehicle.
   (c)   The commissioner may by rule assert additional vehicle specifications that motor vehicles must meet before they can be approved as a public passenger vehicle.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2)
9-114-155 Public passenger vehicle inspection.
   No licensee shall allow any vehicle to be used as a public passenger vehicle unless such vehicle is inspected at time periods determined by rule promulgated by the Commissioner and according to standards approved by the Commissioner, and has passed such inspection. A public passenger vehicle inspection shall include, but is not limited to, ensuring that all required equipment is installed and operating as intended, and that the interior and exterior of the vehicle are clean and in good condition for the safety of the vehicle drivers and passengers. The Commissioner may determine that a public passenger vehicle inspection by a government agency authorized to undertake such inspections to be sufficient to meet the inspection requirement of this section.
(Added Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7)
9-114-160 Change of equipment.
   The commissioner will promulgate in rules and regulations the process that licensees must follow when they are changing equipment (replacing the public passenger vehicle) and the applicable fees for change of equipment processing.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2)
9-114-170 Insurance.
   (a)   Every licensee shall comply with all insurance requirements mandated by Federal, State and City law. Except for licensees that have surrendered their licensees to the City or that have submitted an affidavit ascertaining that they have suspended operations, each applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license issued under this chapter must carry commercial automobile liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage and where applicable, worker's compensation insurance, from an insurance company authorized to insure in the State of Illinois, and qualified under the laws of Illinois to assume the risk in the amounts hereinafter set forth, to secure payment by the licensee, or his agents, employees or lessees of any final judgment or settlement of any claim against them resulting from any occurrence caused by or arising out of the operation or use of any of the licensee's public passenger vehicles.
   Every insurance policy issued shall list the City of Chicago as an additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis for any liability arising directly or indirectly from the licensee's operations.
      (1)   Liability insurance: Each automobile liability insurance policy shall provide at least the following minimum coverage for each licensed vehicle:
 
For each vehicle with capacity of 10 or more seats:
$1,000,000.00 combined single limit coverage per occurrence
For each vehicle with a capacity of up to and including 9 seats:
$350,000.00 combined single limit coverage per occurrence
Jitney car service vehicles:
$100,000.00 combined single limit coverage per occurrence
 
      (2)   Worker's compensation:
         (i)   Any licensee who does not carry worker's compensation insurance shall have his license(s) immediately suspended until proof of such insurance is provided to the Commissioner. The licensee shall provide the Commissioner with a copy of the licensees' insurance verification for worker's compensation upon request of the Commissioner.
         (ii)   Any restricted public chauffeur, upon filing a claim for temporary total disability with the Illinois Industrial Commission, shall immediately surrender his restricted public chauffeur license to the department. Such restricted public chauffeur license shall remain surrendered for any period for which the chauffeur claims or receives benefits. Any restricted public chauffeur whose claim for benefits with the Illinois Industrial Commission is determined to be fraudulent, not credible, or otherwise not filed in good faith may have his public chauffeur license revoked.
   (b)   If any licensee fails to maintain required insurance, the Commissioner may immediately suspend the license's license and impose a fine of $300 per day of insurance lapse, in addition to all other applicable penalties, including a higher fine. If a licensee shows a pattern of failing to maintain required insurance, the Commissioner may revoke the license.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 11951, Art. VI, § 26; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. II, § 25; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. IX, § 27; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7)
9-114-180 Payment of judgments and awards.
   Any licensee shall pay each judgment or award for loss or damage in the operation or use of a public passenger vehicle rendered against the licensee by any court or commission of competent jurisdiction within 90 days after its judgment or award shall have become final and not stayed by supersedeas. If any such judgment shall not be so paid, the commissioner shall revoke the license of the licensee concerned.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2)
9-114-190 Suspension or revocation of license – Fines – Equitable relief.
   (a)   If any public passenger vehicle shall become unsafe for operation or if its body or seating facilities shall be so damaged, deteriorated or unclean as to render the vehicle unfit for public use, the license therefor shall be suspended by the commissioner until the vehicle is made safe for operation and its body and seating facilities reconditioned, repaired, or replaced as directed by the commissioner. In determining whether any public passenger vehicle is unfit for public use, the commissioner shall give consideration to its effect on the safety, health, comfort and convenience of the drivers and passengers, and its public appearance on the streets of the city.
   (b)   Except as otherwise provided in this code, the commissioner may seek all applicable penalties, including but not limited to fines, license suspension, or license revocation in addition to restitution or other equitable relief against any licensee who violates this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
   (c)   Except as otherwise provided in this code, the commissioner may seek suspension or revocation of the license of and/or the imposition of a fine not less than $75.00 nor more than $1,000.00 upon, and may seek an order of restitution or other equitable relief against any licensee who violates this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding the lengths of suspension and the amounts of fines to be imposed, and the types of equitable relief to be ordered, for specific violations or license types. Before any suspension or revocation or fine is imposed, or equitable relief is ordered, the licensee shall be notified of the specific charges against him and of his right to a hearing in accordance with Chapter 2-14 of the Code.
   (d)   Upon suspension or revocation of a license, or imposition of any fine for cause under the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner shall remove the license emblem and the license card from the vehicle. The commissioner shall notify the department of police of every suspension or revocation and of the termination of any suspension. The department shall charge the licensee for the costs to reaffix and replace the license emblem and to re-issue the license card, upon payment of fines and termination of suspension. These costs shall be set by the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
   (e)   If the commissioner has knowledge that a licensee has been charged with the commission of a felony, as defined in Article 2 of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961, as amended, arising in connection with the provision of public passenger vehicle services, the commissioner shall immediately suspend all public passenger licenses of the licensee until final adjudication is made with respect to such charges.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2)
9-114-200 Revocation of license – Grounds.
   Grounds for revocation of a license shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
      (1)   Abandonment of the licensee's place of business in the City;
         (2)   If any official notice or legal process cannot be served upon a licensee at the Chicago address licensee registered with the Department;
      (3)   Failure to respond to a legal notice or appear in answer to legal process at the time fixed therein;
      (4)   Failure to pay any judgment or award as provided in Section 9-114-180;
      (5)   Conviction of any criminal offense involving a felony. Provided, however, that this paragraph (5) shall not apply to any conviction for a minor cannabis offense, as defined in Section 4-4-005;
      (6)   If, while operating a public passenger vehicle, a licensee shall have in his possession or control any illegal controlled substances, alcohol, or drugs;
      (7)   If licensee solicits any person for transportation to any prostitute;
      (8)   If licensee operates or permits to be operated more than one vehicle bearing the same public passenger vehicle license number.
   Upon revocation of any license, the licensee shall take all actions to remove all indicia of City licensure from any person or vehicle affected by the license revocation.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59869, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7)
9-114-210 Revocation of license – Grounds of fraud, misrepresentation, misstatement or omission.
   In the event that the commissioner, after investigation and hearing, determines that any licensee (1) has obtained any public passenger vehicle license by fraud, misrepresentation, willful misstatement or omission of any material fact, or in case any licensee fails to carry out any representation made to the commissioner before the issuance of such license, or (2) has willfully made any material misstatement of fact on any statement filed with the commissioner, the city comptroller, or the department, or (3) has operated, or caused to be operated, any public passenger vehicle in violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or (4) has obtained his license pursuant to a foreclosure of a security interest without having provided the commissioner with the information required under Section 9-112-320 of this Code, the commissioner may institute proceedings with the department of administrative hearings to revoke any or all public passenger vehicle licenses, and any other City licenses held by licensee.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2)
9-114-215 License rescission.
   The commissioner shall have the power to rescind any license erroneously or illegally issued, transferred or renewed pursuant to this chapter. In order for such a rescission to be effective, the commissioner must notify the licensee of the date the rescission will take effect. The notice shall take place by first class mail or in- person notification. The commissioner must indicate in such notice the basis for the rescission and must also indicate a date and time, prior to the proposed rescission date, upon which the licensee may appear before the commissioner, or his or her designee, to contest the proposed rescission. The licensee shall also be informed that he or she shall be entitled to present to the commissioner or his or her designee any document, including affidavits, relating to the proposed rescission. Following the appearance of the licensee before the commissioner, the commissioner may affirm or reverse his or her rescission decision. The commissioner's decision shall be in writing and shall be mailed to the licensee at least five days before a license rescission is effective. A licensee may appeal the commissioner's decision to any court of competent jurisdiction.
(Added Coun. J. 4-19-17, p. 47373, § 1)
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