GENERALLY

Richmond, Va., City Code ch. 29, art. II, div. 1

in effect

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-23 Penalties for violations.

Sec. 29-23. - Penalties for violations. Any person violating this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $100.00 for the first offense and not more than $500.00 for each subsequent offense. (Code 1993, § 30-55; Code 2004, § 110-76; Code 2015, § 29-23; Code 2020, § 29-23)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-24 Exceptions.

Sec. 29-24. - Exceptions. The provisions of this article shall not apply to vehicles listed in Code of Virginia, § 46.2-2000.1, with the exception of those vehicles listed in Code of Virginia, § 46.2-2000.1(2), nor to common carriers of persons or property operating as public carriers by authority of the State Corporation Commission or under a franchise granted by the City. (Code 1993, § 30-57; Code 2004, § 110-78; Code 2015, § 29-24; Code 2020, § 29-24)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-25 Enforcement.

Sec. 29-25. - Enforcement. This article shall be enforceable by all sworn law enforcement officers to the extent of their authority. (Code 1993, § 30-54; Code 2004, § 110-75; Code 2015, § 29-25; Code 2020, § 29-25)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-26 Authority to make rules and regulations.

Sec. 29-26. - Authority to make rules and regulations. The Chief of Police is authorized and empowered to make such rules and regulations concerning the operation of taxicabs as are necessary and are not in conflict with this article for the purpose of administering, executing and making effective the ordinance from which this article is derived. Such rules and regulations so promulgated may include, without limitation, requirements for: (1) The provision of such safety devices and procedures as the Chief may deem necessary for the safety of passengers and operations; (2) Additional disciplinary rules, sanctions, and procedures as may be necessary and proper; and (3) Appropriate rules governing the dress, hygiene and general appearance of taxicab drivers. (Code 1993, § 30-59; Code 2004, § 110-80; Code 2015, § 29-26; Code 2020, § 29-26)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-27 Compliance with article.

Sec. 29-27. - Compliance with article. No vehicle shall be operated or driven on the City streets as a taxicab, unless the certificate holder and driver thereof shall conform to and comply with the provisions, terms and conditions of this article. (Code 1993, § 30-11; Code 2004, § 110-31; Code 2015, § 29-27; Code 2020, § 29-27)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-28 Unlawful for certificate holder to permit driver to violate article.

Sec. 29-28. - Unlawful for certificate holder to permit driver to violate article. It shall be unlawful for a certificate holder of a taxicab certified under this article to knowingly permit a driver operating such vehicle to violate this article. (Code 1993, § 30-56; Code 2004, § 110-77; Code 2015, § 29-28; Code 2020, § 29-28)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-29 Compliance with article requisite in advertising.

Sec. 29-29. - Compliance with article requisite in advertising. No person shall use the term "taxi," "taxicab," "cab," or any term of similar meaning in advertising, nor shall any person, by any means, claim to be the operator, driver or chauffeur of a taxicab unless such person shall have complied with the sections in this article insofar as the sections shall be applicable. (Code 1993, § 30-53; Code 2004, § 110-74; Code 2015, § 29-29; Code 2020, § 29-29)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-30 Inspection of vehicles.

Sec. 29-30. - Inspection of vehicles. Every taxicab for which a certificate has been granted by the City shall be inspected by the Chief of Police or a designated member of the Police Department or such other reputable agency as the Chief of Police may prescribe at regular intervals of at least every 12 months and at such other times as the Chief may prescribe. If such vehicle shall be found to be in violation of the requirements of this article, to have inoperable air conditioning or heating equipment, or to be unsafe, the owner thereof shall be notified by the Chief at once of such defect, and such vehicle shall not be operated thereafter until such defect has been remedied. If upon inspection it is found that the odometer of a vehicle has been unlawfully tampered with, the vehicle shall be permanently rejected for use as a taxicab. (Code 1993, § 30-13; Code 2004, § 110-33; Code 2015, § 29-30; Code 2020, § 29-30; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-31 Lettering and decal on vehicle.

Sec. 29-31. - Lettering and decal on vehicle. (a) There shall be displayed on every taxicab lettering clearly showing the name and number of the owner thereof and indicating that such vehicle is a taxicab. Taxicabs shall use only the term "taxi," "cab" or "taxicab" to indicate that such vehicle is a taxicab. The color scheme and the size, content and character of such lettering and the position thereof on each such vehicle shall be assigned by the Chief of Police, and no vehicle shall be operated under this article unless and until such approval has been obtained. The failure of any owner to comply with such specifications also shall constitute a violation of this article. (b) No vehicle shall be operated under this article unless the Chief of Police has first assigned to such vehicle a decal which shall be affixed to and visible from the left rear of the vehicle and which shall contain a number registered with the Chief of Police. Such decal shall not be transferred to another vehicle, shall be displayed at all times and shall not be removed except when such vehicle is no longer in service in the certificate holder's fleet or except upon direction of the Chief of Police. (c) If a vehicle is for any reason taken out of service as a taxicab on a permanent basis, the owner of the vehicle shall within 72 hours remove the assigned decal along with all other indicia of the vehicle's use as a taxicab. (d) It shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle which does not meet the requirements of this section. (Code 1993, § 30-14; Code 2004, § 110-34; Code 2015, § 29-31; Code 2020, § 29-31; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-32 Taximeters.

Sec. 29-32. - Taximeters. Every taxicab shall be equipped with a taximeter prescribed by the Chief of Police by which the charge for hire is mechanically or electronically calculated, both for distance traveled and for waiting time, and upon which such charge shall be indicated by means of figures clearly visible to the passenger. The taximeter shall be equipped with a mechanical or electronic device by which the driver of a taxicab can put the taximeter in operation, and the device shall be kept in an operating position at all times during the transportation of paying passengers. Rooflights and meters shall operate by use of one switch only so that the light will automatically be lit when the meter is not running. It shall be unlawful for a driver to fail, refuse or neglect to put the taximeter in operation by means of the device when the transportation of every passenger is begun in the City and to keep the device in an operating position at all times during the transportation of each passenger. Taximeters shall be inspected and validated for accuracy during such inspections provided in Section 29-30, provided that the Chief of Police may require the meter's accuracy to be validated by such independent testing agencies as may be approved by the Chief. If such independent testing agency is used, the owner shall pay the costs of such validation. Any taxicab found to have a defective taximeter shall not be operated for taxicab service until such defect is corrected. (Code 1993, § 30-15; Code 2004, § 110-35; Code 2015, § 29-32; Code 2020, § 29-32)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-33 Rates generally.

Sec. 29-33. - Rates generally. Except as provided for in this article, rates to be charged to passengers engaging a taxicab shall be fixed, prescribed or established by the Council, and it shall be unlawful for the owner or driver of any such vehicle to charge a rate above or below the rate so fixed, prescribed or established. (Code 1993, § 30-16; Code 2004, § 110-36; Code 2015, § 29-33; Code 2020, § 29-33)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-34 Rates enumerated; special discount for military, elderly or disabled passengers.

Sec. 29-34. - Rates enumerated; special discount for military, elderly or disabled passengers. (a) The rates to be charged passengers by certificate holders or drivers of taxicabs shall be as follows, and it shall be unlawful for a certificate holder to permit or a driver to make any greater or lesser charge for the transportation of passengers and baggage: (1) For the first one-fifth mile: $2.50. (2) For each succeeding one-fifth mile: $0.50. (3) For each 80 seconds of waiting time. Waiting time shall include the time consumed while the taxicab is stopped or moving at a speed less than 15 miles per hour, and time consumed waiting for a passenger beginning five minutes after the time of arrival at the place to which it has been called and the time consumed while it is standing at the direction of the passenger. Waiting time shall not include and no charge shall be made for the time lost on account of inefficiency of the taxicab or its operation or time consumed by premature response to a call. No charge shall be made for mileage while waiting time is being charged: $0.50. (4) For each additional passenger over one, provided that children six years of age or younger, when accompanying a fare-paying passenger, shall not be deemed additional passengers for the assessment of such additional charge: $1.00. (b) For a trip originating between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the day following, in addition to the charges registered on the meter, a surcharge of $1.00 per trip shall be added to compute the fare for such trip. (c) The owner of any taxicab, upon receipt of satisfactory proof that a person is 65 years of age or older, disabled, active duty military or a veteran, may offer a discount not to exceed 20 percent of the total charge for transportation and services. For purposes of eligibility under this subsection, disabled persons include individuals who are physically, hearing, mentally, or visually impaired. The following identification may serve as satisfactory proof of age or disability: (1) A valid driver's license; (2) A valid GRTC Senior Citizens ID or Medicare Card; (3) A valid GRTC Handicapped or Disabled Identification Card; (4) A valid identification card issued by a public transportation provider to meet the requirements of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act; or (5) A valid military or veteran ID card. (d) The owner of any taxicab may enter into written contracts with organizations and companies to provide taxicab services on a negotiated basis. The owner of any taxicab may enter into written contracts with individuals to provide, on a negotiated basis, regular service, as defined in Section 29-1. All such contracts must be kept and preserved and shall be subject to inspection in the main offices of the taxicab company during the terms of the contract and for 12 months after termination of the contract. The rates to be charged for such services under written contract shall not be fixed, prescribed, or established by the council. As required in Section 29-32, taximeters shall be in operation at all times during the transportation of passengers, however, the charge for such services shall be governed by the written contract, and not the taximeter. (e) For a trip originating at Richmond International Airport, the rate shall be $10.00 or the charge registered on the meter, whichever is greater, plus the current airport taxicab access fee. (f) When the most direct route to a passenger's destination requires payment of a toll, before proceeding drivers shall verify with the passenger that the route requires payment of a toll and that the passenger agrees to pay it. (Code 1993, § 30-17; Code 2004, § 110-37; Code 2015, § 29-34; Code 2020, § 29-34; Ord. No. 2005-204-186, § 1, 9-12-2005; Ord. No. 2008-257-245, § 1, 10-27-2008; Ord. No. 2008-302-2009-3, § 1, 1-12-2009; Ord. No. 2013-2-10, § 1, 2-11-2013; Ord. No. 2015-112-121, § 1, 5-11-2015; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-35 Display of rates.

Sec. 29-35. - Display of rates. No taxicab shall be operated on the City streets in which there is not displayed at some conspicuous point inside of such vehicle, in full view of the passenger or person hiring such vehicle, the rates fixed, prescribed or established for use of any such vehicle. Such rates shall also be displayed on the exterior of each side of any taxicab in a manner to be approved by the Chief of Police. (Code 1993, § 30-18; Code 2004, § 110-38; Code 2015, § 29-35; Code 2020, § 29-35)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-36 Rooflight required; failure to use.

Sec. 29-36. - Rooflight required; failure to use. Each taxicab shall be equipped with a light prescribed by the Chief of Police mounted to the roof of the taxicab which shall indicate to the public that the vehicle is or is not under hire. The rooflight shall be lit when the vehicle is available to the public for hire. It shall be unlawful for a driver to fail, refuse or neglect to operate such rooflight or to operate such light in a misleading manner. Such light shall be inspected during such inspections as provided for in Section 29-30. Any vehicle found to have a defective rooflight shall not be operated as a taxicab until such defect is corrected. (Code 1993, § 30-19; Code 2004, § 110-39; Code 2015, § 29-36; Code 2020, § 29-36)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-37 Solicitation of passengers.

Sec. 29-37. - Solicitation of passengers. No driver or any other person on behalf of a driver shall solicit patronage for any taxicab by word, signal or otherwise on any public street or public property in the City other than at such stands as may be designated and assigned in accordance with Section 29-38. However, this section shall not be construed to prevent a customer from hailing a taxicab. (Code 1993, § 30-20; Code 2004, § 110-40; Code 2015, § 29-37; Code 2020, § 29-37)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-38 Stands.

Sec. 29-38. - Stands. (a) The Chief of Police shall designate such places in the City streets as taxicab stands as will, in the Chief's opinion, best serve the convenience of the public and shall prescribe the number of taxicabs that may be parked or stopped in each stand at any one time. (b) Any taxicab for the operation of which a certificate of convenience and necessity has been issued shall have the privilege of parking or stopping in any taxicab stand when space is available therefor. It shall be unlawful for a driver to park or stop a taxicab at or near a taxicab stand when the number of taxicabs prescribed for the stand are parked or stopped in the stand. Only taxicabs may park at taxicab stands. (Code 1993, § 30-21; Code 2004, § 110-41; Code 2015, § 29-38; Code 2020, § 29-38)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-39 Carrying more than one passenger.

Sec. 29-39. - Carrying more than one passenger. No person other than the first person taken into a taxicab for transportation shall be allowed to enter the taxicab except upon the direction of the first person so taken into the cab, and the certificate holder shall not authorize or permit the driver of the taxicab or any other person nor shall the driver or any other person request the first person taken into a taxicab for transportation to allow another to be transported in the taxicab. Should the first person taken into a taxicab for transportation direct the driver to allow another to be transported in the taxicab, the first person so taken into the taxicab shall be liable for the payment of the fare for the transportation of all persons transported at the rates prescribed in this article, unless otherwise agreed upon by the driver and any one or all of the persons transported in the taxicab. (Code 1993, § 30-22; Code 2004, § 110-42; Code 2015, § 29-39; Code 2020, § 29-39)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-40 Limitation on number of passengers.

Sec. 29-40. - Limitation on number of passengers. It shall be unlawful for a driver to transport in a taxicab more than the number of passengers for which the vehicle is equipped with operable seatbelts that have been lawfully installed, which, in any event, shall not exceed six passengers. (Code 1993, § 30-23; Code 2004, § 110-43; Code 2015, § 29-40; Code 2020, § 29-40)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-41 Transportation of passengers by most direct route; payment of toll charge.

Sec. 29-41. - Transportation of passengers by most direct route; payment of toll charge. Every driver of a taxicab shall transport each passenger from the place the passenger is received in such vehicle to the destination of the passenger by the most direct route, unless otherwise directed by the passenger. (Code 1993, § 30-24; Code 2004, § 110-44; Code 2015, § 29-41; Code 2020, § 29-41; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-42 Nonpaying passengers.

Sec. 29-42. - Nonpaying passengers. No nonpaying passenger shall be transported with a paying passenger in any taxicab, except drivers in training and police officers engaged in the performance of any duty and unable to obtain other adequate means of transportation. (Code 1993, § 30-25; Code 2004, § 110-45; Code 2015, § 29-42; Code 2020, § 29-42; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-43 Refusal of drivers to make trips; preference in response to service requests.

Sec. 29-43. - Refusal of drivers to make trips; preference in response to service requests. (a) No owner or driver of any taxicab shall refuse to transport any passenger to or from any part of the City or the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico unless it may be physically detrimental to such vehicle to do so or when it may endanger the driver or any of the occupants of the vehicle. (b) Every certificate holder and driver shall give preference to calls or other requests for taxicab service in the order of their receipt. (Code 1993, § 30-26; Code 2004, § 110-46; Code 2015, § 29-43; Code 2020, § 29-43; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-44 Receiving and discharging passengers.

Sec. 29-44. - Receiving and discharging passengers. Every taxicab shall receive and discharge passengers only at the right-hand curb of the street and only when at a full stop, except that passengers may enter or leave a taxicab from the left side at the left-hand curb of a one-way street. (Code 1993, § 30-27; Code 2004, § 110-47; Code 2015, § 29-44; Code 2020, § 29-44)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-45 Drivers to remain with vehicles.

Sec. 29-45. - Drivers to remain with vehicles. The driver of any taxicab shall remain in the vehicle or within five feet of the vehicle at all times while such vehicle is on the streets while under hire or parked at a taxicab stand, except while engaged at the request of the passenger hiring the vehicle in loading or unloading the baggage or other property of such passenger or in an emergency. (Code 1993, § 30-28; Code 2004, § 110-48; Code 2015, § 29-45; Code 2020, § 29-45)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-46 Driving under influence of intoxicating beverage, narcotic or sedative substance.

Sec. 29-46. - Driving under influence of intoxicating beverage, narcotic or sedative substance. It shall be unlawful for a driver to operate and drive a taxicab at any time while under the influence of any intoxicating beverage, narcotic, sedative, barbiturate, marijuana or other substance producing the effects of a narcotic or sedative or to be under such influence while on duty to provide taxicab service, whether or not actually operating or driving a taxicab, or to operate and drive a taxicab at any time with any alcoholic beverage in any quantity in such driver's personal possession or in the taxicab. (Code 1993, § 30-29; Code 2004, § 110-49; Code 2015, § 29-46; Code 2020, § 29-46)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-47 Use for lewd or indecent purpose or for acquisition of alcoholic beverage, narcotic, marijuana or controlled substance.

Sec. 29-47. - Use for lewd or indecent purpose or for acquisition of alcoholic beverage, narcotic, marijuana or controlled substance. It shall be unlawful for a driver to permit a taxicab to: (1) Be used for lewd or indecent purposes; (2) Transport any person in a taxicab to any place for such purposes; or (3) Knowingly acquire or transport for another in a taxicab any narcotics, illegal marijuana or controlled substance. (Code 1993, § 30-30; Code 2004, § 110-50; Code 2015, § 29-47; Code 2020, § 29-47)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-48 Prohibited weapons.

Sec. 29-48. - Prohibited weapons. It shall be unlawful for a driver to operate and drive a taxicab at any time with dirk, bowie knife, nunchahka, nunchuck, shuriken, throwing star, oriental dart, blackjack, brass or metal knuckles or knife with a blade longer than three inches in length in such driver's personal possession or in the taxicab. (Code 1993, § 30-31; Code 2004, § 110-51; Code 2015, § 29-48; Code 2020, § 29-48; Ord. No. 2004-209-189, § 2, 7-12-2004; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-49 Duty of driver to keep taxicab clean and sufficiently lighted.

Sec. 29-49. - Duty of driver to keep taxicab clean and sufficiently lighted. It shall be unlawful for a taxicab driver to fail, refuse or neglect to keep any vehicle which the driver operates under this article clean and sufficiently lighted at night. (Code 1993, § 30-32; Code 2004, § 110-52; Code 2015, § 29-49; Code 2020, § 29-49; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-50 Dress code for drivers.

Sec. 29-50. - Dress code for drivers. Taxicab drivers shall be fully and neatly dressed and shall exhibit good personal hygiene without offensive body odor. All clothing shall be clean; shall be free of holes, rips or tears; and shall present a professional appearance. Clothing shall not exhibit any symbols, phrases or rendering that are obscene. Clothing shall comply with the following standards: (1) Male drivers are required to wear long pants or professional length shorts, buttoned shirts with fold down collars and sleeves, and shoes. Pullover polo shirts, with fold-down collars, buttons and short sleeves, are permitted. Shoes shall be clean, closed-in and worn with socks. Hair, beards and moustaches must be neat, must be trimmed and must present a groomed appearance. (2) Female drivers are required to wear long pants, professional length shorts, skirts, dresses (professional length), shirts or blouses, and shoes. Pullover polo shirts, with fold-down collars, buttons and short sleeves, are permitted. Shoes shall be clean, closed-in and worn with socks or stockings. Hair must be neat, must be trimmed and must present a groomed appearance. (Code 1993, § 30-32.1; Code 2004, § 110-53; Code 2015, § 29-50; Code 2020, § 29-50)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-51 Time restrictions for drivers.

Sec. 29-51. - Time restrictions for drivers. No certificate holder shall require a driver to and no driver shall drive a taxicab or remain on duty for such purpose longer than 13 hours in any 24-hour period. (Code 1993, § 30-33; Code 2004, § 110-54; Code 2015, § 29-51; Code 2020, § 29-51)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-52 Hindering, retarding or interfering with transportation.

Sec. 29-52. - Hindering, retarding or interfering with transportation. No person shall in any way intentionally hinder, retard or interfere with or cause to be hindered, retarded or interfered with the furnishing of transportation by any taxicab. Improper, misleading, false or unauthorized calls for taxicab service shall be prima facie evidence of the intention to hinder, retard or interfere with the proper operation of a taxicab and the furnishing of transportation thereby. (Code 1993, § 30-34; Code 2004, § 110-55; Code 2015, § 29-52; Code 2020, § 29-52)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-53 Monitoring dispatches.

Sec. 29-53. - Monitoring dispatches. It shall be unlawful to monitor communications between a dispatcher and a taxicab or between two or more taxicabs for the purpose of responding to a call for taxicab service without the permission of the participants to the communication or of the company for whom they are employed. (Code 1993, § 30-36; Code 2004, § 110-57; Code 2015, § 29-54; Code 2020, § 29-53; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-54 Lost and found property.

Sec. 29-54. - Lost and found property. (a) It shall be unlawful for a driver to knowingly fail, refuse or neglect to preserve any property left in a taxicab by any passenger and to thereafter deliver it to the certificate holder. (b) Each certificate holder shall carefully preserve all property left in a taxicab by any passenger and delivered to the certificate holder by a driver, which property shall be kept by the certificate holder. When the property shall have been identified and ownership established, a certificate holder shall make it available for pick up during normal business hours at the business location or as arranged between the certificate holder and the owner. Any property which shall not be called for within 30 days may be disposed of according to law. (Code 1993, § 30-37; Code 2004, § 110-58; Code 2015, § 29-55; Code 2020, § 29-54; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-55 Application of traffic laws.

Sec. 29-55. - Application of traffic laws. Every taxicab operated on the City streets shall be subject to all laws and ordinances regulating traffic applicable to other vehicles. (Code 1993, § 30-38; Code 2004, § 110-59; Code 2015, § 29-56; Code 2020, § 29-55)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-56 Manifests; record of calls.

Sec. 29-56. - Manifests; record of calls. (a) The owner and the driver of a taxicab shall keep a manifest, which shall be a permanent record of the transportation of each passenger. Each manifest shall include the following: (1) The name of the driver of the taxicab. (2) The number of the taxicab approved by the Chief of Police. (3) The address or place where the transportation of each passenger originated and the date and time thereof. (4) The address or place and the date and time the transportation of each paying passenger terminated, which shall be recorded on the manifest upon the termination of each such transportation and before transportation of any other paying passenger has begun. (5) The date and time each shift begins and ends. (b) A manifest shall be carried by the driver in the taxicab at all times during the operation of such vehicle, and a separate manifest shall be kept for each day of operation of the vehicle, provided that a driver operating a taxicab at 12:00 midnight may continue to use the manifest bearing the date the work period commenced through the end of such work period. No later than 24 hours after the final entry on a manifest, it shall be delivered to the main office of the taxicab owner. The manifest, whether in possession of the driver or at the place from which the business is conducted or directed, shall be subject at all times to examination or inspection by the Chief of Police. Each manifest shall be kept and preserved for 12 months, and thereafter any manifest involved in any investigation made or being made by any police officer shall be kept and preserved for such length of time as the Chief shall require, upon written notice from the Chief to the certificate holder to that effect. No owner of a taxicab and no driver shall exhibit a manifest or be compelled to exhibit a manifest except to the Chief or to such person as the Chief may direct or upon court order. (Code 1993, § 30-39; Code 2004, § 110-60; Code 2015, § 29-57; Code 2020, § 29-56)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-57 Public liability insurance required.

Sec. 29-57. - Public liability insurance required. No owner shall be permitted to operate a taxicab or taxicab service within the City unless and until such owner shall have secured and deposited with the Chief of Police a certificate of insurance against public liability and property damage for each such vehicle so operated within the City, issued by a solvent insurance company licensed and duly authorized to execute such policy within the Commonwealth and to carry on business within the Commonwealth. Such certificate of insurance shall be issued to such owner on each taxicab owned or operated by such owner within the City and shall provide for the payment of any final judgment, not to exceed the sum of $100,000.00 for injury or death to any one person, the sum of $500,000.00 for total public liability for any one accident, the sum of $50,000.00 property damage in any accident and the sum of $10,000.00 for cargo liability, which may be rendered against such insured for or on account of damage to property for which such owner and drivers may be liable while operating or permitting to be operated such taxicab within the City or by reason of or growing out of the careless or negligent operation of such vehicle by such insured or an agent, drivers or employees within the City. Such certificate of insurance shall contain a clause obligating the company issuing the insurance to give ten days' written notice to the Chief of Police before cancellation thereof. (Code 1993, § 30-40; Code 2004, § 110-61; Code 2015, § 29-58; Code 2020, § 29-57)

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