(A) The existence of a significant safety hazard shall be grounds for the automatic suspension of a taxicab permit by the City Administrator or his or her designee. The taxicab shall immediately be ordered out of service. Prior to being placed back in service, the permittee shall submit to the City Administrator or his or her designee verification from a qualified mechanic approved by the City Administrator or his or her designee that the deficiency has been corrected.
(B) For the purposes of this chapter, a significant safety hazard shall be deemed to include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) For excessive leakage of oil, grease or any other substance from any part of the taxicab, including leakage into the taxicab.
(2) Existence of any defects in the frame of the taxicab.
(3) Failure to maintain any movable parts of the taxicab, including doors, windows, handles, hood, trunk and lights, in good operating condition.
(4) Failure to maintain the tires, horn, exterior lights, turning signals or brakes in good operating condition.
(5) Failure to maintain the motor, steering, and other mechanical parts of the taxicab in good operating condition.
(6) Failure to have an adequate exhaust system, properly installed and in good operating condition.
(7) Presence within the interior of the taxicab of any hard or sharp protrusion not necessary for the operation of the taxicab, or the presence of any large or heavy item which is not securely anchored to prevent movement in case of a sudden stop or collision.
(8) Obstructions of the windshield, or the side or rear windows.
(Ord. 801 C.S., passed 9-6-06; Am. Ord. 941 C.S., passed 6-7-17)