§ 118-5. Equipment and operation.

(a)

Vehicles.

(1)

Each taxicab and motor vehicle regulated by this chapter shall be a passenger vehicle. The name of the company owning or operating taxicabs, limousine-vans, shuttle buses, and motorbuses shall be permanently affixed to the vehicle in lettering at least four inches in height and no more than six inches in height. Additionally, for taxicabs a schedule of rates shall be displayed in a prominent and conspicuous manner on the exterior of each vehicle.

(2)

Each motor vehicle regulated by this chapter shall display on the windshield of each vehicle a current decal supplied by the county indicating full compliance with this chapter.

(b)

Taximeter.

(1)

Each taxicab regulated by this article shall be equipped with a taximeter that is illuminated, visible to the passenger at all times and is in full working order at all times.

(2)

Each taximeter shall be sealed and shall be approved by the state department of agriculture, bureau of weights and measures.

(3)

Each taximeter shall be so designed to clearly show when the taximeter is and is not in operation.

(4)

The amount of the fare collected from any passenger shall not differ from that shown by the taximeter, and the driver, upon demand, shall give the passenger a receipt stating the amount of the fare collected.

(5)

It shall be unlawful for any person to tamper with, mutilate or break the taximeter or seal thereon.

(6)

Upon discovery of any inaccuracy or damage to a taximeter in a taxicab, the taxicab shall cease operation until the taximeter is repaired and in proper working condition.

(Code 1979, § 7-153)