CARRIAGES

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 56, art. II

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-199 Compliance with this article; and state and/or federal law.

§ 56-199. - Compliance with this article; and state and/or federal law. No person shall drive or operate a carriage, solicit passengers for transportation in such a carriage, collect fares or anything of value from any person or entity, whether through direct payment or through any electronic means, for transportation in such a carriage, hold himself out to the public as ready and willing to furnish transportation in such a carriage, or either directly or indirectly offer to engage in transportation in such a carriage; including but not limited to the use of online-enabled applications (apps) or services to connect passengers with permittees: (a) unless there is in force and effect for such vehicle a business license from the Vehicle for Hire Inspector; and (b) without having first complied with all applicable provisions of the Oklahoma State law and these municipal ordinances and any applicable federal laws and regulations. (Ord. No. 25002, § 8, 10-21-14; Ord. No. 26994, § 4, 1-4-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-200 Definition.

§ 56-200. - Definition. As used in this article, the term "carriage" shall mean any animal-drawn carriage, pedicab, bicycle carriage, and any other form of animal-drawn and/or human powered vehicle used to transport persons for any compensation, including tips only. Neither motor-assisted nor electric-assisted carriages shall be used to transport persons for hire on City streets. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-201 Responsibility for carriages operating under license.

§ 56-201. - Responsibility for carriages operating under license. (a) The licensee shall be responsible for all carriages operating under its license and any violation by a carriage driver of a condition to be kept by the licensee may be deemed a violation by the licensee. (b) No licensee shall allow any person to drive a carriage under the authority of licensee's license if said person has failed a drug or alcohol test administered to said person pursuant to the licensee's drug and alcohol testing policies. (c) No licensee shall knowingly permit any person to drive a carriage if the licensee or any of licensee's managers, owners, officers, agents or employees is aware that the driver is under the influence of alcohol, or any drug that could impair that person's ability to drive a carriage. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-202 Application for carriage business license.

§ 56-202. - Application for carriage business license. Carriage business license applicants shall file with the Police Department's Permits and IDs Unit a verified application which shall set forth: (a) the name, address, business name, and any established place of business of the applicant; (b) the number of carriages for which a license is desired; (c) a description of the proposed color scheme, insignia or any other distinguishing characteristics of the carriage; (d) a description of type and extent of service to be rendered; (e) the type, make or model of each carriage to be used. (f) with said application, applicant shall attach a copy of applicant's drug and alcohol testing policies. Said policies shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: 1. A statement of the licensee's policy respecting drug and alcohol use by employees and independent contractors; 2. Which employees and independent contractors are subject to testing; 3. The circumstances under which testing may be requested or required; 4. Substances which may be tested; 5. Testing methods and collection procedures to be used; 6. Consequences of refusing to undergo testing; 7. Potential adverse personnel action which may be taken as a result of a positive test result; 8. The rights of the employee and/or independent contractor to explain, in confidence, the test results; 9. The rights of the employee and/or independent contractor to obtain all information and records related to that person's testing; 10. Confidentiality requirements; and 11. The available appeal procedures, remedies and sanctions. Upon filing an application, applicants shall also provide proof of the insurance coverage required by this article and a photograph of each carriage to be licensed. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 26994, § 4, 1-4-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-203 Issuance of business license; carriage decals required; annual renewal and inspection; appeals.

§ 56-203. - Issuance of business license; carriage decals required; annual renewal and inspection; appeals. (a) Before beginning operations, every carriage company shall obtain a business license from the Vehicle for Hire Inspector and pay the nonrefundable, non-prorated business license fee as established in Chapter 60, the General Schedule of Fees. Business licenses shall be renewed annually by May 30th. Upon renewal, business owners shall update any information in their applications that is no longer accurate. (b) The Vehicle for Hire Inspector will inspect each carriage the applicant intends to use in operation of his business. If the carriage passes inspection, a carriage decal will be issued designating a unique carriage number for each carriage to be used. The Vehicle for Hire Inspector shall permanently affix the carriage decal to the right side of the rear of each carriage. The decal shall state capacity of each carriage, which capacity will include the driver and anyone else in the carriage or on the driver's seat. Removal and/or tampering with the carriage decal by any person other than the Oklahoma City Chief of Police or his designee shall be deemed a violation of this article. (c) Appeals from any decision to deny issuance of a business license or revoke or suspend a business license, shall be handled in accordance with Sections 26-17 through 26-24 of this Code. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 26994, § 4, 1-4-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-204 Operating requirements, suspension or revocation of a carriage business license.

§ 56-204. - Operating requirements, suspension or revocation of a carriage business license. (a) Every carriage operating under this article may be randomly inspected by the Chief of Police or his designee to insure the continued maintenance of safe operating conditions. Upon inspection, if it is found that a carriage poses a risk to the public, the Chief of Police or his designee may cause the carriage to be removed from operation and shall immediately institute revocation or suspension proceedings in accordance with Subsection (g) herein. Record of any carriage removed from service shall be made by the Chief of Police or his designee and kept on file with the Police Department Permits and IDs Unit and shall detail reasons for removal. (b) When any carriage has been involved in an accident and taken out of service, such carriage shall not be put back into service until repaired and inspected by the Vehicle for Hire Inspector. (c) Every carriage licensed under this article shall be kept clean and the upholstery in good repair. (d) All carriages shall be illuminated at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the roadways are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet or less. (1) in accordance with State law, animal-drawn carriages operating during the times described in Subsection (d) above, shall be equipped with: (i) at least one lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the front of the vehicle, and (ii) two lamps displaying red light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the rear of the carriage, or as an alternative, one lamp displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the rear and two red reflectors visible for distances of 600 feet to 100 feet to the rear when illuminated by the lower beams of headlamps. (2) in accordance with State law, every pedicab or bicycle carriage, operating during the times described in Subsection (d) above, shall be equipped with: (i) a lighted lamp visible from both sides from a distance of at least 1,000 feet if operated on a street with a speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour; (ii) a red reflector which shall be visible for 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle; (iii) a lamp on the front emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet to the front if operated on a street with a speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour; and (iv) with a lamp on the rear emitting a red light visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet to the rear if operated on a street with a speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour. (e) Upon inspection, the Vehicle for Hire Inspector shall verify passenger capacity of each carriage. (f) No animal may be used to draw a carriage licensed under this article unless all of the following requirements are met: (1) the animal may not have any open sore or wound, nor may such animal be lame or have any other ailment. (2) the hooves of the animal must be properly trimmed and shod. The animal shall be shod with a type of shoe which aids in traction and the prevention of slipping, including but not limited to a rubber compound type horseshoe or a steel shoe with borium tips. (3) the animal must be groomed before working and may not have fungus, dandruff, or a poor or dirty coat. (4) the animal must be examined, not less than every 12 months, by a veterinarian, who shall certify the fitness of the animal to perform such work. A copy of such certificate shall be filed with the Superintendent of Animal Welfare or his designee. (5) no animal may be utilized to pull a carriage carrying more passengers than such carriage is designed to carry by the manufacturer, nor shall a carriage be pulled by fewer animals than provided for by such design. (6) no stallion may draw a carriage. (7) while on any public way, all animals shall be equipped with a waste-catching device, in good working order, approved by the Superintendent of Animal Welfare or designee. Once removed from the waste-catching device, all waste shall be bagged in plastic and properly disposed. Waste shall not be disposed into storm drains. (g) The Vehicle for Hire Inspector may initiate revocation or suspension of a business license for any violation of this article, including these operating requirements. In order to initiate revocation or suspension proceedings, the Vehicle for Hire Inspector shall cause written notice to be given to the licensee that a hearing will be held thereon by the Chief of Police or designee. Such notice shall be given at least five days prior to the date of such hearing and shall specify the grounds upon which revocation or suspension proceedings will be conducted. At such hearing the Chief of Police or designee shall consider all relevant testimony before making its determinations thereon. A licensee may appeal from an adverse ruling by the Chief of Police or designee to the License Appeals Board, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 26-17 through 26-24 of the Code. (h) Upon suspension or revocation of the carriage company's business license, all drivers' permits under the carriage company's authority shall be suspended or revoked. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 24319, § 1, 8-30-11; Ord. No. 25002, § 8, 10-21-14; Ord. No. 26994, § 4, 1-4-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-205 Transfer of license prohibited.

§ 56-205. - Transfer of license prohibited. No license may be sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred by the person to whom issued unless first approved by the Vehicle for Hire Inspector. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 26994, § 4, 1-4-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-206 Driver's permit required.

§ 56-206. - Driver's permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a carriage on the City streets without having first obtained a driver's permit from the Vehicle for Hire Inspector. To secure such permission, a prospective carriage driver shall file a written application for a driver's permit with the Vehicle for Hire Inspector, which application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable, non-prorated processing fee in the amount established in Chapter 60, the General Schedule of Fees. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-207 Filing application to drive a carriage.

§ 56-207. - Filing application to drive a carriage. (a) Any person may apply for a driver's permit to operate a carriage by filing an application with the Vehicle for Hire Inspector. The Vehicle for Hire Inspector will review the application and notify the applicant of his intent to either approve or deny the request for a permit. Applications shall contain the following information: (1) Name (including all aliases or previously used names) and date of birth of the applicant. (2) Any felony conviction or any misdemeanor conviction within the previous seven years which reasonably indicates a risk to the public such as: (i) any offense involving violence; (ii) any sex offense; (iii) any drug or alcohol-related offense; (iv) cruelty to animals as defined by State law or local ordinance; and/or (v) felony theft or burglary of any type. (3) A letter of endorsement signed by the licensee or authorized agent of licensee, under whose authority the driver will be operating a carriage. The letter shall specify whether the driver will be an employee or independent contractor of the licensee. (4) The number, class and expiration date of State of Oklahoma driver's license. Upon submission of a completed application to the Police Department, the applicant is required to provide a copy of his current three-year driving record, issued by either the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, or an Oklahoma tag agency or an accredited background company which includes Oklahoma driving records. If the applicant has resided within other states for the previous three years, then the applicant shall provide a copy of his current three-year driving record from those states. The applicant must provide a current record every year upon renewal of the driver's permit. The driving record is considered current if it is dated no more than 30 days prior to the date on which the applicant submits a completed application to the Vehicle for Hire Inspector. An exception may be provided for temporary military personnel and/or students who may not have a State of Oklahoma driver's license or driving record. (5) Whether a driver's license issued to the applicant by any state has ever been revoked or suspended, and the reason for such revocation or suspension, and date of such. (6) The applicant for a driver's permit shall deliver to the Vehicle for Hire Inspector a certificate provided by the Vehicle for Hire Inspector and issued by a physician licensed within Oklahoma, stating that the applicant is capable of safely performing the essential functions of the job of driving a carriage on the streets of the City. An updated physician's certificate is required every five years upon renewal of the application. An updated physician's certificate must be dated no more than 30 days prior to the date on which the applicant submits to the Vehicle for Hire Inspector a completed application for renewal. If at any time a driver's physical or mental health changes, so as to impact his ability to safely operate a carriage, the driver shall immediately notify the Vehicle for Hire Inspector. (7) With his application to the Police Department, the applicant is required to provide a copy of his current criminal record from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation or an accredited background agency. The latter must include Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background information. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background information shall include a check of the sex offender registry, violent offender registry, and the criminal background. The applicant must provide a current record every year upon renewal of the driver's permit. The criminal record is considered current if it is dated no more than 30 days prior to the date on which the applicant submits a completed application to the Vehicle for Hire Inspector. (b) No driver's permit shall in any manner be assignable or transferable, and each such permit issued shall terminate one year from date of issuance. Upon renewal of a driver's permit, the applicant must complete a new application and is required to meet the same standards set forth in this article for the initial permit. (c) The driver's permit shall be on a form prescribed by the Vehicle for Hire Inspector, and shall contain a picture of the driver affixed in such a manner that another picture cannot be substituted therefore without detection. The driver's permit shall also contain the driver's name, permit number and the expiration date of the permit. The driver's permit shall be displayed in a place within the carriage that is visible to all patrons of that carriage. (d) Upon receipt of an application for a driver's permit the Vehicle for Hire Inspector shall conduct an investigation of the applicant and, on the basis of such investigation, shall either approve or deny the application. No driver's permit shall be issued to any of the following persons: (1) Any person under the age of 18 years. (2) Any person convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense as identified in Section 56-207(2) of this article. (3) Any person convicted of hit-and-run driving. (4) Any person convicted of reckless driving within five years prior to the application. (5) Any person not possessing a valid State driver's license, unless specifically exempted herein. (6) Any information which is omitted from the driver's application will be grounds for denial of a permit. (7) Any person who cannot produce a certificate from a physician licensed within Oklahoma stating that the applicant is capable of safely performing the essential functions of the job of driving a carriage. (8) Any person not having the ability to communicate effectively in the English language. (9) Any person lacking an endorsement letter from a licensee. (e) Anyone who is denied a driver's permit shall not reapply for such a permit until after a period of six months. (f) The restrictions in this section shall apply both to persons possessing a driver's permit and to persons seeking renewal of such permit. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 25002, § 8, 10-21-14)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-208 Revocation or suspension of a driver's permit; notice and hearing.

§ 56-208. - Revocation or suspension of a driver's permit; notice and hearing. (a) A driver's permit may be revoked or suspended by the Chief of Police or his designee for any of the following reasons: (1) revocation or suspension of state driver's license; (2) upon conviction for a violation of any Federal or State law involving sexual offenses; (3) upon conviction of operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, drug or other substance or while impaired by an alcoholic beverage, drug or other substance to a degree which renders him incapable of safely operating the motor vehicle, or intoxicated while driving a carriage; (4) upon conviction of leaving the scene of an accident; (5) upon conviction of failure to make full report of an accident to the Police Department and Vehicle for Hire Inspector within 24 hours of the time of occurrence; (6) for permitting any other person to use his driver's permit; (7) for obliterating or erasing any official entry on his driver's permit; (8) misrepresentation of any material facts by a driver in his application for driver's permit; (9) for conviction of disturbing the peace or disorderly conduct; (10) upon conviction of cruelty to animals; (11) driving a carriage without insurance as required by Section 56-216 of the Code; or (12) refusal of service in violation of Section 56-212; (13) revocation or suspension of the business license under which authority the driver was granted a permit. (b) Whenever the Vehicle for Hire Inspector intends to deny an application or revoke or suspend a permit for driving a carriage, he shall give the applicant or permit holder written notice of intent to deny such application or to revoke or suspend such driver's permit. The notice shall set forth the grounds upon which such denial or revocation or suspension is contemplated and shall inform such applicant or permit holder that he or she has ten days from the date of such notice to file, with the Vehicle for Hire Inspector, a written request for a hearing. The application may be denied or the permit revoked for a one-year period or suspended for a period not to exceed 90 days if a request for a hearing is not received by the Vehicle for Hire Inspector within the ten-day period. (c) If the applicant or permit holder files a timely request for hearing, the Chief of Police or his designee shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall consider all relevant evidence and testimony prior to making a decision thereon. The decision of the Chief of Police or his designee to revoke or suspend a permit or deny an application may be appealed to the License Appeal Board pursuant to Sections 26-17 through 26-24. (d) Whenever a driver's permit is revoked or suspended, the Vehicle for Hire Inspector shall take up the driver's permit and shall file the permit with the Police Department, together with a full report of the reasons for the revocation or suspension. (e) No person whose permit has been revoked shall be eligible to receive a new permit until the year from the date of the revocation. The Chief of Police or his designee may suspend a driver's permit for any period of time not to exceed 90 days. (f) The Chief of Police or his designee may require that the permit holder obtain an updated medical evaluation and/or complete a driver's training program, prior to reapplying for a driver's permit. (g) At the discretion of the Vehicle for Hire Inspector, rather than suspension or revocation of a driver's permit for violation contained herein, the permittee may be ordered to complete a driver's training program and/or obtain an updated medical evaluation. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 25002, § 8, 10-21-14; Ord. No. 26267, § 8, 10-8-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-209 Use of unlicensed driver unlawful.

§ 56-209. - Use of unlicensed driver unlawful. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any carriage business license holder to allow any person to operate a carriage who does not hold a carriage driver's permit or whose driver's permit is currently revoked or suspended. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-210 Smoking prohibited while transporting passenger.

§ 56-210. - Smoking prohibited while transporting passenger. All smoking within a carriage shall be prohibited. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-211 Receipts on request.

§ 56-211. - Receipts on request. If requested, every driver of a carriage shall give a receipt upon payment of the correct fare. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-212 Refusal of service.

§ 56-212. - Refusal of service. (a) It shall be unlawful for any permittee to refuse to transport any person who requests service in an orderly manner and for a lawful purpose, when the carriage is in service and not otherwise engaged. However, a permittee may refuse to transport any person who requests services in a manner that a reasonable person would consider to be a violent or threatening manner. A permittee may refuse service to anyone smoking, who refuses to stop smoking before entering the carriage. (b) No person working pursuant to the authority of a licensee shall refuse a passenger or shall refuse service to a passenger, based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, age, or disability as defined by 28 C.F.R. § 35.104 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of the passenger. (c) Persons working pursuant to the authority of a licensee shall provide service to passengers using wheelchairs, or other assistance aid devices, who are requesting service, if the person would provide services to others under the same circumstances. Permittees are required to transport passengers using wheelchairs and to stow wheelchairs as safely as possible. Permittees are required to assist passengers who use wheelchairs in entering and exiting the carriage when necessary but are not required to carry or lift such passengers. Permittees are required to assist with simple assembly or disassembly of wheelchairs where necessary to load or unload the chair into and out of the carriage. Permittees are not required to assemble or disassemble wheelchairs where such assembly or disassembly would require the use of tools. In the event a permittee is physically unable to safely load a passenger's wheelchair, the permittee may refuse service to such passenger but the permittee is obligated to assist the passenger in arranging for accessible transportation with the licensee of the permittee, another provider of carriage services, provider of motor vehicle for hire services, or public transportation company/entity. No extra fees or surcharges shall be accessed to any passenger 1for offering the services enumerated herein to a disabled person. (d) Persons with disabilities may be accompanied by service animals as defined by 28 C.F.R. § 35.104 of the Americans with Disabilities Act when utilizing carriage services. Although persons may be asked, when not readily apparent, if an animal is required because of a disability and ask what work or task the service animal has been trained to perform, they may not be required to show documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal. Persons are not required to identify themselves as having service animals when they place calls requesting service and shall not be asked the question by any person working pursuant to the authority of the licensee. A service animal shall be under the control of its handler as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. No extra fees or surcharges shall be accessed to any passenger accompanied by a service animal. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 25002, § 8, 10-21-14; Ord. No. 25,189, § 2, 7-21-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-213 Additional passengers.

§ 56-213. - Additional passengers. It shall be unlawful for any driver to permit any other person to occupy or ride in any carriage, unless the first person employing the carriage shall consent to the acceptance of additional passengers. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-214 Seating capacity not to be exceeded.

§ 56-214. - Seating capacity not to be exceeded. No permittee shall permit more persons to be carried in a carriage than the rated seating capacity of such carriage as stated in the permit issued for such carriage. Seating capacity shall include the permittee and any other person sitting on the driver's seat. All persons occupying a carriage must be seated inside the carriage in a place designed to hold a passenger and no persons will sit in any other occupant's lap. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 25002, § 8, 10-21-14)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-215 Inspections.

§ 56-215. - Inspections. It shall be unlawful for any owner or driver of any carriage operated in the City to interfere with or prohibit any Oklahoma City Police Officer in the City or any person designated by the Superintendent of Animal Welfare from at any time inspecting or thoroughly examining any carriage and/or animal. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-216 Insurance requirements.

§ 56-216. - Insurance requirements. (a) It shall be unlawful to operate a carriage business in the City unless there is on file, with the Police Department's Permits and IDs Unit, proof of financial responsibility as defined by the laws of the State of Oklahoma certifying that there is in effect a policy of liability insurance insuring the carriage business, its agents and employees, while in the performance of their duties, against loss from any liability imposed by law for damages including damages for care and loss of services because of bodily injury to or death of any person arising out of the ownership, use or operation of such carriage or carriages, subject to minimum limits, exclusive of interest and cost, with respect to each such carriage driver as follows: (1) General liability. (a) $1,000,000.00 each occurrence; (b) $100,000.00 fire damage; (c) $1,000,000.00 personal and advertising injury; (d) $2,000,000.00 general aggregate; (e) $1,000,000.00 products-comp/op agg. (b) The carriage company must provide proof of insurance to the Police Department's Permits and IDs Unit each January for the coming year. The carriage company shall immediately notify the Vehicle for Hire Inspector of any additions or deletions from the coverage. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 26994, § 4, 1-4-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-217 License to be revoked if insurance lapses.

§ 56-217. - License to be revoked if insurance lapses. If at any time the policy of insurance required by Section 56-272 is canceled by the company issuing the same, or the authority of the company to do business in the State is revoked, the Vehicle for Hire Inspector shall require the owner to replace such policy with another policy and in default thereof revocation or suspension proceedings shall be instituted by the Vehicle for Hire Inspector in accordance with Sections 26-17 through 26-24 of the Code. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 26994, § 4, 1-4-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-218 Carriage open stand locations.

§ 56-218. - Carriage open stand locations. (a) The Traffic Commission may recommend to the City Council carriage open stand locations in such place or places upon the streets of the City as it deems necessary for the use of carriages. If the recommendation of the Commission is approved, the City Council shall by ordinance establish carriage open stand locations. (b) Open stands shall be used by different drivers on a first come, first serve basis. The driver shall pull on to the open stands from the rear and shall advance forward as the carriages ahead pull off. Drivers shall maintain control of their animals at all times. Drivers shall not solicit passengers or engage in loud or boisterous talk while at an open stand. Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing a passenger from boarding the carriage of his choice that is parked at open stands. (c) Carriage open stands shall be designated as open stands for taxis between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 24417, § 7, 2-21-12)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-219 Penalty for violation of article.

§ 56-219. - Penalty for violation of article. Every person, including an owner; licensee; employee; independent contractor of an owner or licensee; agent of an owner or licensee; and/or driver or permittee of a carriage who violates any of the provisions of this article, or who neglects or fails to comply with the same, shall be deemed guilty of a Class "a" offense. Third or subsequent offenses shall be a Class "b" offense. Each day's violation of this article shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 25002, § 8, 10-21-14)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-220 Carriage operations.

§ 56-220. - Carriage operations. (a) The operator of an animal-drawn carriage shall not make left turns on a public street except at traffic signals with protected left turns or from separate left turn lanes. (b) The operator of an animal-drawn carriage shall not drive the carriage in the same lane or on the same side of the street as any street-car rails. The operator may cross over street-car rails at an intersection so long as the wheels of the carriage are perpendicular to the rails. (Ord. No. 26041, § 1, 11-6-18)

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