(a) Accuracy: No taxicabs shall operate with passengers for hire unless the taximeter shall be accurately recording the fare to be charged.
(b) Position: A taximeter shall be located so that its face can be seen by a passenger from the rear compartment of the vehicle.
(c) Illumination: Adequate lighting facilities shall be provided for illuminating the face of the taximeter so that it may be conveniently read by the passenger whenever the taximeter is in operation.
(d) Flags: Taximeter shall be equipped with a flag at least three inches by two inches (3" x 2") in size, either painted red or bearing letters at least one inch (1") in height, the word "Vacant" or the words "For Hire". The flag post of such flag shall be kept towards a vertical position when the taxicab is for hire and such flag post shall be immediately pulled down and kept in a horizontal position when such taxicab is engaged.
(e) Transfer: No person controlling or operating any taxicab shall transfer any taximeter or any other taxicab unless a new inspection and certification of such taximeter is made.
(f) Tampering: No person shall tamper with, break or mutilate any taximeter, cable or seal thereof. (Ord. 0-91-55, 12-16-1991)