Condition of vehicles for hire, animals and taxicabs.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.40.210
in effect5.40.210 - Condition of vehicles for hire, animals and taxicabs.
A. All vehicles for hire, animal-drawn vehicles, and taxicabs shall be kept clean, in good repair, in good mechanical condition and in good working order. The City reserves the right to inspect or cause to be inspected permitted vehicles for hire, animal-drawn vehicles, taxicabs, and animals for compliance with this chapter, for the presence and operating condition of required safety features and for cleanliness. Inspections of animal-drawn vehicles may also include inspections related to safety, reliability, maintenance, and driver operation. Vehicle for hire and animal-drawn vehicle permit holders shall pay the reasonable costs of inspections required under this section. Motorized vehicles for hire and taxicabs shall have heating and air conditioning systems in good operating condition for seasonal use. The City may order any vehicle for hire, animal-drawn vehicle, or taxicab off the road immediately for being in violation of this chapter.
B. Each gurney van shall have both a driver and attendant while being operated with a persons.
C. Animals and animal-drawn vehicles shall have the following equipment:
1. Brakes appropriate for the design of the particular vehicle;
2. Animal harnesses in good condition, which are subject to inspection by a qualified inspector;
3. A slow moving vehicle emblem that complies with State law;
4. An effective device to catch manure;
5. Rear view mirrors appropriate to the type of vehicle shall be mounted on the vehicle to provide for viewing to the side and rear of the vehicle. This requirement applies only to vehicles constructed to accommodate mirrors;
6. Two electrified white lights for the front of the vehicle and two electrified red lights for the rear of the vehicle. All lights shall be operated when the vehicle is being driven during the hours from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and during other times of lessened visibility;
7. Rubber shoes on horses.
(Ord. 7014 § 1, 2008)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.40VEHITAANAWVE_5.40.210COVEHIANTAFetched: 11/1/2026