Section
Taxicab Regulations
111.01 Definition
111.02 Compliance with laws, other regulations
111.03 License required; application
111.04 License fee
111.05 Issuance of license; display
111.06 Conditions of issuance of license
111.07 Annual renewal of license
111.08 Conduct of passengers
111.09 Fares and rates to be displayed
Taxicab Drivers
111.20 License required
111.21 License application
111.22 Examination of driving ability, traffic laws
111.23 Refusal to issue; exception
111.24 Display of license
111.25 Revocation of license
111.26 Right of passenger to secure driver's information
111.99 Penalty
TAXICAB REGULATIONS
For the purpose of this chapter the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"TAXICAB." Every motor vehicle, except those usually defined as a bus, ambulance, funeral car, or school bus or similar type vehicles, used within the city limits for public hire and to carry passengers for hire along or over public streets, avenues, or other highways in the city where a charge is made for such service, the destination or route of which is under the direction of a passenger transported therein. The motor vehicle that will be used for this purpose shall have no fewer than four doors.
(Ord. 1988-3, passed 5-2-88)
(A) The operation of all taxicabs operated within the city shall be subject to all state and local laws and/or ordinances of the city.
(B) A copy of the registration for each taxicab be on file with the City Police Department.
(C) Taxicab owners shall not discontinue their services to the public on holidays or other occasions without giving due notice in the press at least 48 hours in advance.
(D) Every taxicab shall be identified by having painted thereon in letters of not less than three inches in height, the name of the owner or the trade name under which it does business, on each side and the rear of the vehicle. If the name of the owner or the trade name does not include the words "taxicab," "taxi," or "cab", then the word "taxicab" shall be painted, in letters no less than three inches in height, on each side and on the rear of the taxicab. The city license number issued to each taxicab shall be painted on the rear of each cab, in the same manner as above. In addition, each taxicab shall have an illuminated top light with the words "taxi" printed thereon.
(Ord. 1988-3, passed 5-2-88) Penalty, see § 111.99
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