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CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
   Article
      I.   IN GENERAL
      II.   BUSES
      III.   MOTOR VEHICLE ESCORTS
      IV.   RESERVED
      V.   TOW TRUCKS
      VI.   GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR HIRE
Cross-reference:
   Ambulances/emergency medical services, see Ch. 5
   Motor vehicles and traffic, see Ch. 22
   Regulation of vehicles at city-owned landing fields, see § 3-96
   Truck traffic, see §§ 22-111 et seq.
Statutory reference:
   Authority for home rule cities to license and control the operation of all classes of vehicles, see Rev. Civil Stats., Art. 1175(20)
   Authority for licensing and regulating of vehicles carrying passengers for hire, see Rev. Civil Stats., Art. 1175(21)
Section
Article I: In General
   34-1—34-15   Reserved
Article II: Buses
   34-16   Reserved
   34-17   Radios, tape players
   34-18   Reserved
   34-19—34-35   Reserved
Article III: Motor Vehicle Escorts
Division 1: Generally
   34-36   Definitions
   34-37   Applicability
   34-38   Escort service not mandatory
   34-39   Equipment on escort vehicles; inspection
   34-40   Advertising restrictions
   34-41   Manner of travel of funeral procession
   34-42   Carrying weapons
   34-43   Limitation on services of escort guides
   34-44   Identification of cortege; authority of guides to direct traffic
   34-45—34-55   Reserved
Division 2: Business License
   34-56   Required
   34-57   Application
   34-58   Investigation of application; recommendation to city manager
   34-59   Factors to be considered
   34-60   Insurance and indemnification policy
   34-61   Terms of insurance policy
   34-62   When additional insurance required; effect of failure to obtain
   34-63   Issuance; payment of fee
   34-64   Fee; transfer
   34-65   Term; issuance not to create vested rights
   34-66   Age restriction on issuance
   34-67   Appeal from denial
   34-68   Revocation; appeal
   34-69   Posting at business establishment; surrender after revocation
   34-70   Functions, powers and duties of police department
   34-71—34-85   Reserved
Division 3: Driver’s Permit
   34-86   Required; application
   34-87   Investigation and approval of application; appeal from denial
   34-88   Prerequisites and restrictions on issuance
   34-89   Issuance; fee; transfer; expiration
   34-90   Carrying; exhibit on demand
   34-91   Revocation; appeal
   34-92   Causes for revocation
   34-93   Permit not to confer civil immunity
   34-94—34-110   Reserved
Article IV: Reserved
   34-111—34-175   Reserved
Article V: Tow Trucks
Division 1: Generally
   34-176   Preamble
   34-177   Definitions
   34-178   Accidents covered
   34-179   Administration
   34-180   Right to a hearing
Division 2: Nonconsent Tow Company Requirements
   34-181   Applicability of Division 2
   34-182   Towing company required to register; and inspection for compliance with all applicable state laws, rules, and regulations
   34-183   Maximum distance of nonconsent tows
   34-184   Reports required
   34-185   Removal of debris from accident scene
   34-186   Prohibited at scene unless called
   34-187   Solicitation
   34-188   Towing vehicles containing hazardous materials, and notification
Division 3: Law Enforcement Purpose Tows
   34-189   Applicability of Division 3
   34-190   Contracted services
   34-191   Fees for contracted services
   34-192   Prohibited charges for law enforcement purpose tows
   34-193   Driver designation
Division 4: Compliance with State Requirements
   34-194   Compliance with state laws and regulations required
Division 5: Enforcement
   34-195   Violation of ordinance and fines
   34-196   Defense emergency situations
   34-197   Defense pushing or towing without tow trucks
   34-198—34-199   Reserved
Article VI: Ground Transportation for Hire
Division 1: General Provisions
   34-200   Scope of article
   34-201   Definitions
   34-202   Operating licenses
   34-203   Compliance certification
   34-204   Revocation of operating license
   34-205   Fees
   34-206   Compliance with federal, state and municipal law
   34-207   Insurance requirements
   34-208   Driver qualifications
   34-209   Inspection of records
   34-210   Requirements for hailable service
   34-211   Rates and fares for hailable service
   34-212   Rules and regulations for non- motorized vehicles for hire
   34-213   Transitional provisions
   34-214   Enforcement
   34-215   Criminal penalties