§ 27-211. Required equipment for taxicabs.

(a)

Unless otherwise specified in the operating authority under which a taxicab is operated or by regulation of the director, and in addition to other equipment required by this article, a holder, owner, or driver shall provide and maintain in good operating condition the following equipment for each taxicab, limousine, or shuttle:

(1)

Seat belts for each passenger, the number of which is determined by the designed seating capacity of the taxicab;

(2)

Heater and air conditioner;

(3)

Chemical-type fire extinguisher, of at least one quart capacity, conveniently located in the same compartment of the taxicab as the driver so that it is readily accessible for immediate use;

(4)

Equipment to indicate when a taxicab is operating for hire and when it is not for hire;

(5)

Top light;

(6)

Two-way radio on the holder's dispatch frequency;

(7)

Map of the city;

(8)

Decal complying with section 27-215 of this article;

(9)

Taxicab display receptacle;

(10)

Rates of fare cards or stickers; and

(11)

Taximeter.

(b)

No equipment listed in subsection (a)(4)—(6), and (9)—(11), [above,] may be placed on a vehicle to be operated as a taxicab unless the equipment is owned by the holder.

(c)

A taxicab in operation on the date this article is adopted which is not equipped with safety belts or the required number of safety belts, is not required to comply with subsection (a)(1), [of this section].

(Ord. No. 2001-094, § 2, 2-20-01)