(a) When Required. Every public hack driven by mechanical power, seating four (4) passengers or less, shall have affixed thereto a taximeter of a size and design approved by the Commissioner of Assessments and Licenses.
(b) Inspection. No licenses shall be issued to a public hack until the taximeter attached thereto has been inspected and found to be accurate.
(c) Inaccuracy. No person shall use or permit to be used upon any public hack a taximeter which is in such condition as to be over five percent (5%) incorrect, to the prejudice of any passenger.
(d) Wheel Operated Prohibited. No taximeter affixed to a public hack, propelled by steam or gasoline, electricity or other motive power, shall be operated from any wheel to which the power is applied.
(e) Illumination of Dial. After sundown the face of every taximeter shall be illuminated by a suitable light, so arranged as to throw a continuous steady light thereon.
(f) Case to Be Sealed. No person shall use or permit to be used, or drive for hire, a public hack equipped with a taximeter, the case of which is unsealed, and not having its cover and gear intact.
(g) False Signal. No driver of a public hack equipped with a taximeter or other similar device, while carrying passengers, or under employment, shall display the signal affixed to such taximeter or other similar device, in such position as to denote such vehicle is not employed, or in such position as to denote that he or she is employed at a rate of fare different from that to which he or she is entitled under the provisions of this chapter.
(h) Unapproved Taximeter. No person shall drive a public hack to which is attached a taximeter that has not been duly inspected and approved.
(i) Violations. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall render the offender liable to any penalty imposed in addition to license suspension or revocation.
(Ord. No. 1684-76. Passed 6-29-76, eff. 7-6-76)