It is unlawful for any person to operate and use, or permit, or allow the operation and use of, any vehicle or vehicles for purposes of conducting an auto transportation service within the city unless said vehicle or vehicles have been inspected and approved for safety by an automobile mechanic approved by the chief of police. Said inspection shall include, without limitation, brakes, lights, turn signals, steering, sound devices, exhaust systems, windshield wipers, tires, and such other items of equipment as may be appropriate. Proof of such inspection shall be presented to the chief of police, which shall be attached to the application required by section 5.20.030 of this chapter. Each vehicle owned and operated by a licensee as part of an auto transportation service shall be inspected annually prior to the issuance of any business license renewal required in this chapter. (Ord. 757 § 6, 2000; Ord. 586 § 4, 1991)