§ 3.84.150. Taxicab vehicle inspections.

(a)

To insure compliance with the foregoing provisions, each taxicab shall be inspected within thirty days prior to receiving a permit and at least once each six months thereafter so long as the vehicle remains permitted as a taxicab. Such inspections shall be conducted by the Director of Public Works and Utilities. The inspections shall include inspections of the vehicle surface, taximeter, motor, mechanical and safety equipment and underbody according to standards specified by the Director of Public Works and Utilities. Any vehicle not passing inspection shall not be permitted; or if permitted, shall not be operated as a taxicab until all deficiencies are corrected. A re-inspection fee of $25.00 will be assessed for the re-inspection of any vehicle which fails an initial inspection. Random inspections of taxicabs and records shall be made by the Director of Public Works and Utilities or his/her designated representatives to insure compliance with the terms and conditions of this code. A company licensee shall make a taxicab available for inspection with at least forty-eight (48) hours notice when ordered to do so by the Director of Public Works and Utilities or the Taxicab Enforcement Officer.

(b)

A record of each inspection for every vehicle permitted as a taxicab shall be maintained at the office of the taxicab company's place of business along with receipts for any repairs made to the vehicle. Each vehicle shall have attached a sticker or decal showing the date of the last inspection. These records shall be maintained by the taxicab company until the vehicle is no longer utilized as a taxicab.

(c)

All complaints regarding taxicab conditions shall be referred to the taxicab company who shall keep a record of all complaints received and the disposition thereof.

(Ord. No. 40-380 § 2; Ord. No. 49-278, § 17, 5-22-2012)