(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any taxicab in the city unless it is equipped with four wheel brakes, front and rear lights, safe tires, horn, muffler, windshield wipers and rear vision mirror, all of which shall conform to the requirements of state’s Motor Vehicle Law.
(B) Each taxicab shall be equipped with a handle or latch or other opening device attached to each door of the passenger compartment so that such doors may be operated by the passenger from the inside of the taxicab without the intervention or assistance of the driver.
(C) The motor and all mechanical parts shall be kept in such condition or repair as may be reasonably necessary to provide for the safety of the public and the continuous satisfactory operation of the taxicab.
(2011 Code, § 9-405)