A. Conformance to requirements. No vehicle shall be granted a permit unless it conforms to the provisions of this Chapter. Failure to maintain a taxicab in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be grounds for revocation of a taxi permit issued to such vehicle.
B. Approval of taximeter. No taxicab shall be operated until the taximeter therein has been tested, approved and sealed by the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures or by an agency or person approved by the Chief of Police.
C. Identification containers. Each taxicab licensed to operate in the City shall have located in a convenient place in the driver's compartment and in view of the passengers therein, two (2) lighted containers of a type and design approved by the Chief of Police. Such containers shall contain cards provided by the Chief of Police bearing the following information:
1. One container shall have a card therein bearing:
a. The name of the company to which the card is issued;
b. The decal number issued to the taxicab;
c. The date of issuance and expiration of the permit to conduct a taxicab business;
d. The state license plate number and vehicle identification number of the taxicab displaying the same;
e. The taxicab number;
f. The maximum rates established by the Council.
2. One container shall have a card therein bearing:
a. The number of the taxicab drivers permit;
b. The driver's name and California operator's license number;
c. The name of the company employing the driver;
d. Date of issuance and expiration of the taxi driver's permit; and
e. A small photograph of the driver.
3. A container with a card therein or a decal of a size approved by the Police Department shall be permanently affixed to the rear of the driver's seat and shall face the passenger seated in the rear seat. The sign or decal shall contain the following:
“This taxicab is operated under a permit from the City of Culver City. Any consumer complaints regarding charges, service or the cleanliness of this taxi may be reported by mail to:
Taxi
P.O. Box 507
City Hall, Culver City, CA 90230
P.O. Box 507
City Hall, Culver City, CA 90230
Maximum rates for Culver City must be displayed at all times. All charges must be shown on the taximeter. FLAT FEE CHARGES ARE PROHIBITED.”
D. Color, insignia, and design. All taxicabs shall conform to a color scheme approved by the City Council as required to be described in § 11.10.015a.12. of this Code.
E. Safety equipment. All taxicabs shall be equipped with:
1. A fully charged ABC Multi-purpose five (5) pound fire extinguisher;
2. Not less than twelve (12) emergency flares;
3. Complete and operable equipment necessary to change a flat tire;
4. A properly inflated spare tire that meets the requirements of Cal. Veh. Code § 27465 (tread to be not less than 1/32 of an inch);
F. Display of license seal or decal. Every taxicab shall display a seal or identification decal in manner established by the Chief of Police or by the Council.
('65 Code, § 34-12(c)) (Ord. No. 83-020 § 1; Ord. No. 83-031 §§ 2-3; Ord. No. 84-003 § 1)