§ 46-47. Taximeters in vehicle.

Every taxicab operated under this section shall have an approved taximeter installed therein, in a position visible to the driver and to the passengers. The taximeter shall register upon visual counters at least the following items:

(1)

Total miles.

(2)

Paid miles.

(3)

Number of units.

(4)

Number of trips.

(5)

Fare.

The taximeter so installed in each taxicab shall be used by the driver to determine the fare to be charged to each passenger by engaging the taximeter at the beginning of each trip and disengaging the taximeter at the end of each trip. Each taximeter shall be maintained in good repair and condition so that the taximeter is fully operational at all times while the taxicab is available for hire. Taximeters shall be subject to inspection by the taxi inspector at least annually and at any other time upon reasonable suspicion that the taximeter is not operating or is being used improperly. The case or cover of the taximeter shall be sealed at all times and the gear located therein shall not be tampered with. A repair log for each taximeter shall be maintained and a full written report concerning each repair requiring the case to be unsealed or requiring the repair of the gears or electronic parts inside shall be given to the taxi inspector before being placed back into service.

(Ord. No. 21-2004, § 3, 7-19-2004)