Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-44-38 Definitions.
Sec. 6-44-38. - Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used when used in this chapter, shall have the meaning as set out herein:
Certificate means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Memphis Transportation Commission.
Director of police services means the director of police services of the City of Memphis, or his authorized designee.
Driver means any person in actual charge of the operation of a pedal carriage.
Driver's permit means the permission granted by the permits office to a person to drive a pedal carriage for hire upon the streets of the City of Memphis.
For hire means agreement to transport a person or persons for a fare.
Holder means a person to whom a certificate of public convenience and necessity has been issued by the Memphis Transportation Commission.
Memphis Transportation Commission is the commission created and established by the city council of the City of Memphis as the regulatory body for all taxicabs, vehicles for hire, limousines, shuttle services, horse carriages, tow trucks, wreckers and their drivers that operate upon the streets of the City of Memphis.
Open container means any container containing alcoholic beverages, the contents of which are immediately capable of being consumed or the seal of which has been broken.
Owner means a person who holds the legal title of the pedal carriage or, in the event said vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof, owner or lessee.
Pedal carriage means a pedaled vehicle with three or more wheels steered by one person for the purpose of, transporting passengers in seats made a part of the pedal carriage and with pedals for each passenger to help propel the bicycle manually which may also have incidental motor assist. This definition shall not include a bicycle built for two where the operators are seated one behind the other, nor shall it include a bicycle with a trainer or beginner wheels affixed thereto, nor a wheelchair or other vehicle for the purpose of transporting a handicapped person, nor shall it include a tricycle built for a child or an adult with a seat for only one operator and no passenger. The term pedal carriage is interchangeable with pedicab.
Permit/license inspector means a Memphis police officer and/or a permits office staff member trained and authorized to inspect a pedal carriage for public safety and observe the conduct of pedal carriage drivers operating pursuant to this chapter. Upon discovering a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the inspectors will order or take appropriate action.
Permits-license administrator means the administrator of the City of Memphis permits office.
Permits office means the City of Memphis permits office which administers and enforces certain ordinances.
(Ord. No. 5585, 5-19-2015)