ARTICLE V. VEHICLE FOR HIRE VEHICLE STANDARDS

30-15 Inspections.

(a)    Documentation of state inspection and registration. Any motor vehicle being used as a vehicle for hire must comply with the safety inspection requirements for motor vehicles under the state law in which the vehicle is registered.

(b)    All motor vehicles operating as vehicles for hire shall not be more than fifteen (15) model years older than the current calendar year.

(c)    All motor vehicles being operated as vehicles for hire must be properly registered as required under applicable law.

(Ord. of 2-16-16; Ord. of 9-11-23)

30-16 Vehicle for hire inspection certifications.

(a)    Each licensee must provide an annual certification to the administration office that all vehicles for hire used by any driver operating under that licensee’s business license meet all of the standards in Section 30-15.

(b)    The certification must be provided on a form approved by the board, in writing and under oath subject to the penalties of perjury, certifying that the standards set out in Section 30-15 have been met.

(c)    The vehicle inspection must be completed and passed before a driver may operate the vehicle as a vehicle for hire in the city or at the airport.

(Ord. of 2-16-16)

30-17 Vehicle identification.

(a)    All vehicles for hire, while operating in the city or at the airport, shall be identified with a uniform paint color, or a recognizable logo or decal. The logo or decal must be prominently displayed on the vehicle at all times the vehicle is carrying or available to accept paying passengers.

(Ord. of 2-16-16)