(a) It is unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated a pedicab unless the pedicab has been licensed and issued a pedicab license decal by the Mayor's office pursuant to this section. The Mayor or his designee shall provide a pedicab license decal to a pedicab licensee once the licensee has obtained a pedicab license and met the requirements of this chapter.
(b) A pedicab license decal will be issued only for a pedicab that meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The pedicab must be no more than 55" wide and 120" long.
(2) The pedicab shall be equipped with:
A. A functioning headlight capable of projecting a beam of white light for a distance of 500 feet;
B. Functioning taillights mounted on the right and the left, respectively, at the same level on the rear exterior of the passenger compartment. Taillights shall be red in color and plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet to the rear of the pedicab;
C. Hydraulic or mechanical disc or drum brakes, which are state of the art.
D. Spoke or wheel rim reflectors on each wheel and reflective tape showing the back and front width of the pedicab;
E. A seatbelt or seatbelts for every passenger that secure the passengers in a safe manner to prevent personal injuries;
F. Turn lights;
G. A bell or another similar audible signaling device; and
H. Such other equipment as required by rules and regulations promulgated by the Mayor.
(c) The fee for the issuance or replacement of a pedicab license decal is $10.00 per
pedicab.
(d) A pedicab decal is non-transferrable. A pedicab license decal is valid for the duration of the pedicab license. If a pedicab license is not renewed on time, or the pedicab license is no longer valid, or the required insurance lapses, the pedicab license decal shall be void.
(e) Each pedicab license decal shall be numbered and the number of the pedicab license decal shall be painted or affixed on the side and back of each pedicab pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Mayor. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to paint or affix such number on the pedicab.
(f) To register a pedicab and secure a pedicab license decal, the pedicab licensee must provide a unique identification number associated with the pedicab, such as a manufacturer's stamp on the bottom bracket; or if there exists no stamp, the licensee must inscribe or engrave a unique identification number on the bottom bracket, and provide such unique identification number to the Mayor's office.
(g) If the licensee decides to change a pedicab within the licensing period, the licensee must submit a written request to the Mayor's office and register the new pedicab. The Mayor or his designee shall provide a new pedicab license decal of the same number and remaining duration as the original pedicab license decal at a replacement fee of $10.00.
(Ord. 45, 2015. Passed 9-8-15.)