Advertising.
Charlotte City Code § 22-163
in effectSec. 22-163. - Advertising.
(a) Nothing within this section authorizes the dissemination of obscene advertising on for-hire vehicles. Any and all obscene images are prohibited by .G.S 14-190.1 or similar state statute.
(b) Roof mounted advertising.
(1) Each for-hire vehicle may display one dual-sided advertising assembly that is mounted securely on the for-hire vehicle's roof area.
(2) No advertising assembly shall not exceed an overall height of 18 inches, obscure any required for-hire vehicle markings, obscure any color scheme of a metered vehicle, extend beyond the for-hire vehicle's roof area to either the front or rear windshield.
(c) Vehicle panel advertising.
(1) Advertisements may be attached to each for-hire vehicle in a permanent or temporary form.
(2) No advertisement shall be placed in a manner that:
i. Impairs the for-hire driver's range of vision when operating the for-hire vehicle.
ii. Impairs the use of a for-hire vehicle's safety features or devices.
iii. Obscures the for-hire company's name, logo, contact information, PVH decal, or other information required to be displayed under this article.
iv. Obscures any color scheme or rate sheet of a metered vehicle.
v. Adds weight, height, or length to the for-hire vehicle because the advertisement is attached to an apparatus or device, except as permitted by section 22-163(b).
vi. Violates any federal or state law or regulation.
vii. Adds or attempts to add advertising to the for-hire vehicle's roof, except as permitted by section 22-163(b).
(Ord. No. 9019, § 1, 1-23-2017; Ord. No. 9488, § 2(Exh. A), 1-14-2019)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22VEHI_ARTIIPAVEHI_DIV3OP_S22-163ADFetched: 10/27/2026