A taxicab shall be identified with a sign (which may be a dome light sign) on the roof of the taxicab. The name of the individual owning or operating the taxicab or the name of the firm shall be shown on the front of the sign and it will be optional to place either the name or telephone number of such individual or firm on the rear of the sign. Such sign may have flashing actuators. A taxicab driver may actuate such sign to call for police or other assistance in cases when a robbery is in progress. The use of a flashing dome light, except to signal when a robbery is in progress, shall be in violation of § 15-19.22, traffic code of the City and County of Honolulu. Except as provided herein, the type, design, and placement of the sign shall be as specified by the director. The sign may be a detachable type so that it may be removed when the vehicle is not used for taxicab purposes.
(Sec. 12-1.17, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 12, Art. 1, § 12-1.16) (Am. Ord. 05-005)