All taxicabs operated pursuant to this chapter shall, at a minimum, satisfy the following conditions.
(A) Licenses. Each taxicab shall bear current state license plates and have the safety certificates as required by state law.
(B) Equipment. Each taxicab shall be equipped with proper brakes, lights, tires (including spare), horn, muffler, rear vision mirrors and windshield wipers.
(C) Sanitary. Each taxicab shall be in clean and sanitary condition for the transportation of passengers.
(D) Safe. Each taxicab shall be in a safe and good mechanical condition for the transportation of passengers.
(E) Owner’s name and taxicab number. Each taxicab shall have on each side thereof, the name of the owner thereof or the owner’s trade name painted in approved and visible lettering at least one inch in height. Each taxicab shall be designated by a different number and the number shall also appear on each side of the taxicab. The name of the owner and the number of the taxicab shall also be painted on the rear of each taxicab in visible letters.
(F) Color scheme. Each taxicab shall have an exterior color scheme distinctly different from that of all other taxicabs not owned by the owner of the taxicab. The exterior color scheme for any given owner shall be the same for all taxicabs operated hereunder by the owner. Any color scheme shall be approved by the Chief of Police, or his or her designate.
(1980 Code, § 19.947) Penalty, see § 125.999