Taximeters installed under this chapter shall indicate the charge of a trip by means of legible figures which are electrically lighted or registered each time the taximeter flag is thrown from a non-earning to an earning position. Each taximeter shall be equipped with a tamper-proof switch and electrical system so than when the flag is in the non-earning position a light operating at the same time, located on the exterior of the cab, will be lighted. The type, design and location of the tell-tale light shall be approved by the Police Department. No taxicab shall be driven or operated for hire if the tell-tale light is out of order. At all times, while the taxicab is engaged unless under contract copies of which are on file with the Police Department, the flag of the taximeter shall be placed in the 6 o'clock position to register charges for mileage or into the 9 o'clock position to register charges for waiting time whichever is applicable. It shall be unlawful for any driver of any taxicab, while carrying passengers to display the flag attached to the taximeter in such a position as to denote that such vehicle is unemployed or to fail to place the flag of the taximeter to a position indicating that such vehicle is unemployed at the termination of each and every service. The flag shall not be changed to the non-earning position until after the fare is paid. In addition, the flag shall not be placed in the 9 o'clock position to register waiting time unless such waiting time conforms to the definition of this activity as noted in § 114.01.
('70 Code, § 24-69) (Ord. 1977-51, passed 10-24-77) Penalty, see § 10.99