761.25 INSPECTION.

   (a)   No vehicle covered by the terms of this chapter shall be licensed until it has been:

      (1)   Inspected and examined for safety by an ASA or ASE certified mechanic or agency selected by the City Manager, and certified as having passed the inspection;

         (Ord. 96-2-21. Passed 2-28-96.)

      (2)   The taximeter has been tested by the Transportation and Traffic Division or Butler County Auditor, and found to be accurate within two percent (2%) and to correctly indicate the amount of fare to be charged as provided by this chapter; and

      (3)   Inspected, examined and passed inspection for compliance with this chapter by the Transportation and Traffic Division.

         (Ord. 92-8-66. Passed 8-12-92.)

   (b)   The Transportation and Traffic Division may and is hereby authorized to establish reasonable standards for taxicab inspections which may include, but are not limited to:

      (1)   Establishing and conducting a program of annual service and maintenance of such taxicabs and providing proof of compliance;

      (2)   Inspection of the taxicab for dangerous structural or mechanical conditions which may cause harm to the occupants;

      (3)   The inclusion of approved seatbelts for the total number of occupants of such taxicabs; and

      (4)   Compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

   Inspections under this subsection shall be performed by an ASA or ASE mechanic or an employee of the Transportation and Traffic Division.

(Ord. 96-2-21. Passed 2-28-96.)