No taxicab shall be operated unless it bears a state license duly issued, and no such cab shall be operated unless it is equipped with proper brakes, lights, tires, horn, muffler, rear vision mirror, and windshield wiper in good condition. It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to inspect every taxicab to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.
(1969 Code, § 26-16) Penalty, see § 10.99