No driver shall solicit passengers for a taxicab except when sitting in the driver's compartment of such taxicab or while standing immediately adjacent to the curbside thereof. The driver of any taxicab shall remain in the driver's compartment or immediately adjacent to his vehicle at all times when such vehicle is upon the public street, except upon request to assist in the handling of baggage by a passenger or prospective passenger.
('70 Code, § 24-7) (Ord. 1977-51, passed 10-24-77) Penalty, see § 10.99