PEDAL CABS

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code tit. IV, ch. 903

in effect

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-101 Definitions.

Sec. 903-101. - Definitions. (a) When used in this chapter, pedal cab means a bicycle-type vehicle, either motorized, motor-assisted, or propelled solely by human muscular power, which is designed to: (1) Travel on three (3) or more wheels in contact with the ground; and, (2) Be operated by one (1) person for the purpose of transporting, for hire or as a contractual service, one or more persons riding on seats or a platform, some of whom may assist in propelling the vehicle. (b) When used in this chapter, the words roadway, sidewalk, and street or highway shall have the meanings ascribed to them in section 441-101 of this Code. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 67, 2016, § 1)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-102 Registration required; fee.

Sec. 903-102. - Registration required; fee. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to operate, or cause to be operated, a pedal cab on a street or highway in the city, unless the pedal cab first is registered with the license administrator as provided in this chapter. (b) The annual fee for registration of a pedal cab shall be provided in section 131-501 of the Code. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 87, 2004, § 9; G.O. 63, 2009, § 146)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-103 Registration information.

Sec. 903-103. - Registration information. (a) Registrations shall be made on forms provided by the license administrator, and verified under oath by a person who owns or has a financial interest in the pedal cabs. (b) In addition to the information required by section 801-203 of this Code, the registrant shall provide the following information: (1) The number of pedal cabs to be operated, which shall not be less than three (3); provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to pedal cab registrants who began operation after October 1, 2016, and before January 1, 2017; (2) A description of each pedal cab, including the vehicle type, seating capacity, manufacturer, serial number, and a color photograph; (3) Whether the registrant has ever been convicted of a felony, if the registrant is an individual; whether any of the partners have been convicted of a felony, if the registrant is a partnership; and whether any of the officers or directors have been convicted of a felony, if the registrant is a corporation; (4) The name, age, address, and state motor vehicle operator's license number of each person who will act as an operator of a registered pedal cab, and whether such person has ever been convicted of a felony; (5) A schedule of rates and charges applicable to passengers, unless all services are pre-paid and no pickup service is included; and (6) Any other information deemed necessary by the license administrator. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 63, 2009, § 146; G.O. 67, 2016, § 1)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-104 Public liability.

Sec. 903-104. - Public liability. (a) Before the issuance of a certificate of registration or renewal of a registration under this chapter, the registrant shall post or maintain with the license administrator either an indemnity bond or a policy of public liability insurance, approved as to form by the corporation counsel, and conditioned substantially that the registrant will indemnify and save harmless the city, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all loss, costs, damages or expenses, by reason of legal liability that may result from or arise out of the operation of a pedal cab for which a certificate of registration is issued, and that the registrant will pay any and all loss or damage that may be sustained by a person that results from or arises out of the illegal or negligent operation or maintenance of a pedal cab. The bond or policy of insurance shall be maintained in its original amount by the registrant at the registrant's expense at all times during the period for which the registration is in effect. In the event two (2) or more certificates of registration are issued to one (1) registrant, one (1) such bond or policy of insurance may be furnished to cover two (2) or more pedal cabs, and each bond or policy shall be of a type where coverage shall be restored automatically after the occurrence of any accident or event from which liability may thereafter accrue. (b) The limit of liability upon any bond or policy posted under this section in no event shall be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for death or injury of one (1) person, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) for total liability for death or personal injury arising out of any one (1) event or casualty, and fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for property damage. (c) Any bond posted under this section shall be accompanied by good and sufficient sureties approved by the license administrator. (d) The license administrator shall notify the registrant under this chapter of any claim of which the city has notice, where such claim arises from the operation or maintenance of any pedal cab. (e) The failure to maintain the bond or policy required under this section throughout the entire term of a registration shall constitute a violation of this Code. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 63, 2009, § 146)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-105 Qualification of operators.

Sec. 903-105. - Qualification of operators. (a) Before the issuance of a certificate of registration or renewal of a registration under this chapter, the license administrator shall first investigate the character of each person identified as an operator of a pedal cab. Each such person shall demonstrate to the license administrator that he or she is: (1) Able to speak, read and write the English language; (2) The holder of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state; (3) Free of defective vision, defective hearing, and any other infirmities that would render him or her unable to operate a pedal cab in a safe manner; and (4) Free of alcohol or drug addiction. The license administrator may require such person to demonstrate the ability to operate a pedal cab, and, by test or otherwise, his or her familiarity with the requirements of this chapter. (b) During the term of the registration, the registrant shall give the license administrator written notice of a person proposed to act as an operator, but who was not listed on the registration form. The notice shall include the same information as originally required, and such person shall be qualified under this section before operating a pedal cab in the city. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 63, 2009, § 146)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-106 Registration certificate and term.

Sec. 903-106. - Registration certificate and term. (a) Upon receipt of a completed registration form, the filing of a bond or insurance under section 903-104 of this chapter, and the qualification of the registrant's operators under section 903-105 of this chapter, the license administrator shall issue either a certificate of registration for each registered pedal cab, or a written denial of the registration. (b) An initial registration issued under this chapter shall be valid for a period of one (1) year, followed by a two-year term at the discretion of the city, at which time the city may determine that a one-year renewal period is needed. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 87, 2004, § 10; G.O. 63, 2009, § 146; G.O. 25, 2010, § 25; G.O. 67, 2016, § 1)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-107 Condition and appearance; equipment.

Sec. 903-107. - Condition and appearance; equipment. (a) A pedal cab at all times shall be maintained in a reasonably clean condition, and free of the following: Litter and debris; dirt, grease, rust and corrosion in visible metal areas; graffiti; and, chipped, faded, cracked and peeling paint. (b) A pedal cab shall be maintained in a reasonably safe condition both inside the passenger seating area, as well as externally, so as not to injure or damage the person, clothing or possessions of the passenger. A pedal cab shall be free of cracked, dented or broken components. (c) Both the right and left sides of a pedal cab shall bear a sign, plainly written in letters not more than three (3) inches in height, containing the full name and telephone number of the registrant. Also, a copy of the certificate of registration shall be displayed in the pedal cab. (d) A pedal cab shall be equipped with hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes, a hood to protect passengers from the elements, a battery-operated or generator-operated headlight and taillight, both front and rear turn signals, spoke reflectors placed on each wheel containing spokes, and tape-type reflectors showing the front and back width of the pedal cab. (e) A person shall not operate a pedal cab unless he or she is dressed in appropriate attire including but not limited to the following: Shoes, other than sandals, which cover the foot; pants or shorts, not shorter than mid-thigh in length; and, shirts or blouses, other than T-shirts, which have sleeves, but need not have collars, and which, if they are finished at the bottom, must be tucked in to the pants or shorts. The operator's attire shall not be visibly torn or soiled. (f) It shall be unlawful for a registrant under this chapter to cause, suffer, or allow the operation, on a street or highway in the city, of a pedal cab which does not conform to the requirements of this section, or which is operated by a person not in appropriate attire. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 67, 2016, § 1)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-108 Manner of operation.

Sec. 903-108. - Manner of operation. (a) A pedal cab shall not be operated on a sidewalk. (b) A pedal cab operator shall not solicit patronage in a loud tone of voice or in any manner so as to annoy or obstruct the movement of a person, nor shall an operator follow a person for the purpose of soliciting patronage. (c) A pedal cab operator shall not at anytime pick up or discharge passengers in the roadway unless the pedal cab and passengers are in the curb lane, or the inside lane of Monument Circle, and shall not pick up or discharge passengers any where in a roadway between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (d) Occupancy of a pedal cab shall not exceed the rated seating capacity of the vehicle. (e) A pedal cab operator shall not allow a passenger to ride on any part of the pedal cab other than by sitting on the seats or platforms designed for such purpose. (f) Operators are prohibited from smoking while carrying passengers. (g) Each operator shall carry an identification card or be wearing some type of visible identification at all time when operating a pedal cab. (h) Unless all services are pre-paid and no pickup service is included, operators shall carry rate cards and exhibit them on demand. Rate cards shall also be affixed to the pedal cab in a prominent location so as to advise prospective clientele of the rates and fares. Rate cards shall bear the name and business address of the registrant, and a complete schedule of rates and fares, which shall be the same as those on file with the license administrator. Registrants shall give the license administrator written notice at least ten (10) days prior to any change in the rates and fares. (i) A pedal cab shall not be operated with an attached trailer, or be used to tow another vehicle of any type. (j) The operation of pedal cabs upon any public street and at any time may be prohibited by IMPD, the Mayor, or License Administrator, when such operation would be inconsistent with other special events or public safety requirements, by giving forty-eight (48) hours' advance written notice of such prohibition. (k) A pedal cab operator shall obey all applicable state and local traffic and parking laws, ordinances and regulations. A pedal cab operator shall pull over to allow traffic to pass whenever the traffic could not otherwise pass without crossing the center line. (l) It shall be unlawful for a person to operate a pedal cab in violation of the provisions of this section. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 63, 2009, § 147; G.O. 13, 2016, § 18; G.O. 67, 2016, § 1)

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-109 Reserved.

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-110 Enforcement and penalties.

Sec. 903-110. - Enforcement and penalties. In addition to the license administrator's hearings and any penalties the license administrator may impose under Chapter 801 of this Code, a person's first violation of any provision of this chapter in a twelve-month period, including but not limited to the operation of a pedal cab: (1) That is not registered, or not in compliance with the requirements of Sections 903-107 and 903-108 of this chapter; and (2) By an operator who is not qualified under Section 903-105 of this chapter; shall be subject to admission of violation and payment of the designated civil penalty through the ordinance violations bureau in accordance with Chapter 103 of this Code. A person's second and subsequent violations in the twelve-month period are subject to the enforcement procedures and penalties provided in section 103-3 of this Code. (G.O. 149, 2000, § 2; G.O. 63, 2009, § 148)

Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIVBUCORELI_CH903PECAFetched: 10/27/2026