§ 6-80-48 — Taximeters

Sec. 6-80-48. - Taximeters.

A. It is unlawful for any taxicab certificate holder or driver operating any taxicab to operate, or cause to be operated, on the streets, alleys or public ways of this city, such taxicab unless the same is equipped with a taximeter approved by the director of police services and which complies with this section. A taximeter shall be operated from any part of the propelled wheels or propelling machinery of the taxicab on which it is placed. B. It shall be the duty of every certificate holder using any taximeter to keep the same accurate at all times. C. All taximeters shall be placed so that the reading dial showing the amount to be charged shall be well lighted and readily discernible by passengers riding in such taxicab. D. All taximeters shall be subject at all reasonable times and places to the inspection of the director of police services, the chief of police, any police officer of the city, the inspector of weights and measures, vehicle for hire inspectors, or any other inspector designated by the city. Taximeters must be checked and sealed annually with scheduling set by the Memphis Police Department. It is unlawful for any taxicab to operate without a sealed meter.

(Code 1985, § 39-46; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993)