DOWNTOWN LOW SPEED VEHICLE TAXICABS

Greensboro Code of Ordinances ch. 28, art. II, div. 6

in effect

Greensboro Code of Ordinances § 28-104 Low speed vehicle taxicabs business licenses and vehicle permits.

Sec. 28-104. - Low speed vehicle taxicabs business licenses and vehicle permits. (a) Business licenses. (1) Unless otherwise stated herein, low speed vehicle (LSV) taxicabs shall comply with articles I and II of this chapter. (2) A person shall not operate a LSV taxicab company in the city without having first obtained a business license from the city. (3) Each applicant for a business license to operate a LSV taxicab company shall comply with the requirements of this article and pay an annual business license fee. (4) A LSV taxicab company business license is a privilege and not a right. A LSV taxicab business license shall be subject to suspension or revocation of its business license for failing to comply with the requirements of this article. (b) Vehicle Permits. (1) Upon the payment of a fifteen dollar ($15.00) fee per LSV taxicab, a permit decal will be issued for each approved LSV taxicab. (2) The permit decal shall be displayed at all times during the operation of the LSV taxicab where it can be inspected at any time by any proper city official. (3) Permits and decals are non-transferable. (Ord. No. 18-099, § 4, 7-17-18)

Greensboro Code of Ordinances § 28-105 Area of operation.

Sec. 28-105. - Area of operation. LSV taxicabs shall be permitted to operate only on streets or portions of streets designated in traffic schedule 12A. (Ord. No. 18-099, § 4, 7-17-18)

Greensboro Code of Ordinances § 28-106 Storage of low speed vehicle taxicabs.

Sec. 28-106. - Storage of low speed vehicle taxicabs. The storage site for LSV taxicabs must comply with all applicable zoning regulations and restrictions. (Ord. No. 18-099, § 4, 7-17-18)

Greensboro Code of Ordinances § 28-107 Fare charged for services.

Sec. 28-107. - Fare charged for services. Any fare charged by a LSV taxicab shall be on a per person, per ride basis and shall be clearly posted. (Ord. No. 18-099, § 4, 7-17-18)

Greensboro Code of Ordinances § 28-108 Driver's permit.

Sec. 28-108. - Driver's permit. No person shall operate a LSV taxicab unless they have obtained a driver's permit issued pursuant to division 4, taxicab driver's permit, of this chapter. (Ord. No. 18-099, § 4, 7-17-18)

Greensboro Code of Ordinances § 28-109 Low speed vehicle identification and equipment.

Sec. 28-109. - Low speed vehicle identification and equipment. (a) Each LSV taxicab shall bear on each side in letters of not less than two-inches in height, the name of the company, phone number of the company, a unit number, and may, in addition, include an identifying design which has been approved by the police chief or his/her/their designee. (b) Each LSV taxicab must registered with the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and shall comply with the safety standards in 49 C.F.R. § 571.500 and shall be equipped with: (1) Headlamps; (2) Turn signal lamps (front and rear); (3) Tail lamps; (4) Stop lamps; (5) Reflex reflectors; (6) Mirrors on the driver's side and either exterior on passenger's side or interior; (7) A parking brake; (8) A windshield; (9) A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN); (10) Seat belts; and (11) An alert sound. (Ord. No. 18-099, § 4, 7-17-18; Ord. No. 20-163, § 3, 12-15-20)

Greensboro Code of Ordinances § 28-110 Conduct of drivers.

Sec. 28-110. - Conduct of drivers. A driver of LSV taxicabs shall at all times: (1) Act in a reasonable, prudent, safe and courteous manner; (2) Not permit a person not possessing a vehicle for hire license to operate the LSV taxicab or exercise control over the LSV taxicab; (3) Not permit more passengers to be carried in an LSV taxicab than the number of approved seatbelts installed in the LSV taxicab, and at no time shall the driver allow passengers to ride in any area of the LSV taxicab not specifically designed or designated as a seat; (4) Not permit any passenger twelve (12) years of age or younger to ride in the LSV taxicab unaccompanied by an adult; (5) Travel only roads with speed limits that do not exceed thirty-five (35) miles per hour as shown on Traffic Schedule 12A; (6) Not operate an LSV taxicab in excess of the posted speed limit; (7) Not operate an LSV taxicab while under the influence of intoxicating beverages or drugs; (8) Observe and obey all state and local traffic laws and regulations; (9) Not permit a passenger to stand or ride on any part of the LSV taxicab other than the designated seating area while the LSV taxicab is motion, and to advise the passengers that they must be seated with seat belts fastened except when loading or unloading; (10) Wear a seatbelt at all times the LSV taxicab is operation; (11) Not permit the consumption of alcohol, or possession of open containers by passengers. (Ord. No. 18-099, § 4, 7-17-18)

Source: City of Greensboro, North Carolina, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/greensboro/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH28TABU_ARTIITA_DIV6DOLOSPVETAFetched: 11/1/2026