Every taxicab shall be equipped with an identity light attached to the top of such taxicab. The identity light shall be constructed in one unit consisting of an illuminated plate or cylinder upon which is printed the words "For Hire," or as approved by the Department of Finance and Management Services. The overall dimensions of such identity light shall not exceed six inches in height by twenty inches in length. The lights of the identity light unit shall be operated automatically or manually to illuminate the identity light when the taximeter is not in operation, indicating the cab is vacant and for hire, and to extinguish the identity light when the taximeter is in operation. It is unlawful to drive or operate any taxicab with such identity light illuminated while carrying passengers for compensation, and it is unlawful to such taxicab is for hire. None of the foregoing provisions requiring the identity light to be illuminated shall apply during daylight hours.
(Ord. MC-1625, 2-21-24; Ord. MC-1480, 4-18-18; Ord. 2154, 1-22-57; Ord. 1987, 7-07-53)