Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-80-45 Equipment and maintenance.
Sec. 6-80-45. - Equipment and maintenance.
A. Taxicabs must be licensed.
B. Prior to the use and operation of any taxicab under the provisions of this chapter the vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the passenger vehicle for hire inspectors and found to comply with this section's requirements. If, at any time, the taxicab is found by the inspectors not to comply with the following requirements, the taxicab shall not be allowed to be operated on the streets, alleys and public ways of the city until and unless the inspector finds the vehicle meets these requirements:
1. Every taxicab operating on the streets, alleys and public ways of the city shall at all times be equipped with:
a. A power plant adequate to propel the same in full compliance with the ordinances of the city;
b. All appliances required by title 11 of this Code, such as mufflers, service and emergency brakes, warning devices, lights and a rear vision mirror suitably installed in accordance with the provisions of such title;
c. Interior lights providing at least two rated candle power for each interior seat space;
d. Four doors;
e. A handle, latch, or opening device attached to each door of the passenger compartment, so that such door may be opened by the passenger.
2. Every coach operating on the streets, alleys and public ways of the city shall at all times be equipped with all safety equipment and any other requirements in respect to safety as is required by the laws of the state or this code and all such regulations as may be issued by the director of police services.
C. The permit/license inspector may approve minivans.
(Code 1985, § 39-43; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993)