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PEDICABS/COMMERCIAL QUADRICYCLES

Columbus City Codes tit. 5, ch. 592
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Columbus City Codes § 592.01 Definitions.

592.01 - Definitions. (A) "Pedicab" is the same as defined in CCC 585.01(U). (B) "Commercial quadricycle" means a vehicle that has fully-operative pedals for propulsion entirely by human power and that meets all the following requirements: (1) Has four wheels and is operated in a manner similar to a bicycle. (2) Has at least five seats for passengers. (3) Is designed to be powered by the pedaling of the operator and the passengers. (4) Is used for commercial purposes. (5) Is operated by the vehicle owner or an employee of the owner. In addition to the above, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context in which the words are used in this Chapter, the definitions set forth in Chapters 585 through 594 are hereby incorporated and shall be used herein. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017; Ord. No. 0768-2024, § 3, 3-18-2024)

Columbus City Codes § 592.03 Allowing operation of an unlicensed pedicab/commercial quadricycle.

592.03 - Allowing operation of an unlicensed pedicab/commercial quadricycle. No person shall solicit, drive, operate, or otherwise in physical control of any pedicab/commercial quadricycle for the purpose of carrying the public generally as passengers for hire, gift, donation, or other direct or indirect compensation or consideration unless: (A) The owner of such pedicab/commercial quadricycle has obtained a city of Columbus Vehicle for Hire Owner's License issued pursuant to Chapter 587 prior to operation and such license is not under suspension or revocation; (B) Each driver of the licensed pedicab/commercial quadricycle has obtained a city of Columbus Vehicle for Hire Driver's License issued pursuant to Chapter 589 prior to operation and such license is not under suspension or revocation; (C) The driver identification card is properly displayed while the driver is operating, driving or otherwise in physical control of a licensed pedicab/commercial quadricycle as required by Section 589.02(a)(3) of the Columbus City Code; and (D) The current decal issued by the License Section is clearly displayed as required by rules and regulations as required by Section 587.02(a)(3) of the Columbus City Code. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017; Ord. No. 0604-2020, § 1, 5-4-2020)

Columbus City Codes § 592.04 Identification of pedicabs/commercial quadricycles.

592.04 - Identification of pedicabs/commercial quadricycles. Every person owning or operating a licensed pedicab/commercial quadricycle may adopt any business name, design, color scheme or method of painting or lettering that is approved by the Director. Every pedicab/commercial quadricycle shall comply with the following requirements: (A) The identification number assigned by the Director to each pedicab/commercial quadricycle shall be painted on the rear of the pedicab/commercial quadricycle in letters that are not less than two (2) inches and not more than six (6) inches in height, with each line a minimum of one-half (½) inch wide; (B) The name of the owner, or the business name under which the owner does business, shall be painted on the rear of the pedicab/commercial quadricycle. The letters shall not be less than two (2) inches and not more than six (6) inches in height, with each line a minimum of one-half (½) inch wide; and (C) All mandatory lettering, identification numbers and wording shall contrast distinctly with the color of the body of the pedicab/commercial quadricycle, be reflective, and applied with non-water soluble paint, decals or adhesive-backed lettering. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)

Columbus City Codes § 592.05 Fare rates, posting and changes.

592.05 - Fare rates, posting and changes. Every pedicab/commercial quadricycle owner shall maintain on file with the Director its complete schedule of rates. Whenever a new schedule of rates becomes effective for a pedicab/commercial quadricycle, the company shall file an amended schedule with the Director within three (3) days of the change. No more than one amended schedule shall be filed by any owner within any period of seven (7) days. The rate schedule for each pedicab/commercial quadricycle shall be posted where it is clearly visible to all passengers while seated in the pedicab/commercial quadricycle. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017)

Columbus City Codes § 592.06 Pedicab/commercial quadricycle standards and safety equipment.

592.06 - Pedicab/commercial quadricycle standards and safety equipment. (A) All licensed pedicabs/commercial quadricycles shall be reasonably clean and in safe condition so as to not cause personal injury or damage the clothing or possessions of the passenger(s). The pedicab/commercial quadricycle exterior shall be clean and essentially free from cracks, breaks and major dents. (B) All licensed pedicabs shall comply with the following construction and equipment specifications: (1) Three or more wheels; (2) A unibody frame for the entire pedicab; (3) A maximum width of fifty-five (55) inches and a maximum length of eleven (11) feet; (4) Hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes and a secondary or emergency brake system; (5) Seating for no more passengers than the number of safety belts or the number of passengers that can securely fit under the safety belt; (6) Battery or generator operated headlight that is capable of projecting a beam of light for a distance of three hundred (300) feet; (7) A battery or generator operated taillight that is capable of projecting light visible from five hundred (500) feet; (8) A battery or generator operated turn signals visible from the front and rear of the pedicab; (9) An audible signaling device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet; (10) Spoke reflectors on each wheel; (11) A sign clearly posted on the interior and exterior of the pedicab indicating the fare rate to be charged for the use of the pedicab; and (12) A "Slow Moving Vehicle" emblem attached on the rear of the pedicab. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017)

Columbus City Codes § 592.07 Protective helmet.

592.07 - Protective helmet. Any person owning, operating, or in physical control of a pedicab/commercial quadricycle is required to post on the exterior of the pedicab/commercial quadricycle a sign stating that no parent or guardian shall authorize or knowingly permit a child under the age of eighteen (18) to ride in a pedicab/commercial quadricycle without a protective helmet pursuant to C.C.C. 2173.02(B). (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017)

Columbus City Codes § 592.08 Pedicab/commercial quadricycle operating regulations.

592.08 - Pedicab/commercial quadricycle operating regulations. If any portion of this chapter, or any section or part of a section is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of invalidity shall be limited to that portion, section, or part of a section declared invalid. Any such declaration of invalidity shall not affect or impair the remainder of this chapter and, to this end, the objectionable provisions are severable. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021; Ord. No. 0768-2024, § 3, 3-18-2024)

Columbus City Codes § 592.09 Loading required.

592.09 - Loading required. Any person owning, operating, or in physical control of a pedicab/commercial quadricycle must load and unload passengers from the curb side of the street. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017)

Columbus City Codes § 592.10 Exemptions

592.10 - Exemptions Except if an ordinance or resolution is enacted or adopted under section 4301.62(F)(2) of the Ohio Revised Code, this chapter does not apply to a person who, pursuant to a prearranged contract, is a passenger riding on a commercial quadricycle when all of the following apply: (A) The person is not occupying a seat in the front of the commercial quadricycle where the operator is steering or braking. (B) The commercial quadricycle is being operated on a street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking. (C) The person has in their possession on the commercial quadricycle an opened container of beer or wine. (D) The person has in their possession on the commercial quadricycle not more than either thirty-six ounces of beer or eighteen ounces of wine. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017)

Columbus City Codes § 592.98 Severability Clause

592.98 - Severability Clause If any portion of this chapter, or any section or part of a section is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of invalidity shall be limited to that portion, section, or part of a section declared invalid. Any such declaration of invalidity shall not affect or impair the remainder of this chapter and, to this end, the objectionable provisions are severable. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017; Ord. No. 0768-2024, § 3, 3-18-2024)

Columbus City Codes § 592.99 Penalties.

592.99 - Penalties. A violation of any section of Chapter 592 shall be grounds for the suspension, revocation or permanent revocation of the pedicab/commercial quadricycle owner or driver license or in the case of a new application shall be grounds to refuse to issue such license for a determinate period of time up to ninety (90) days or permanently. (Ord. No. 3245-2017, § 1, 12-11-2017; Ord. No. 0604-2020, § 1, 5-4-2020)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BURELICO_CH592PECOQUFetched: 10/27/2026

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