Safety inspection.
San José Municipal Code § 6.64.380
in effect6.64.380 - Safety inspection.
A. All taxicabs shall be safety inspected and receive a new taxicab inspection decal annually, with inspection records in a form acceptable to the chief of police documenting that the vehicle is in safe operating condition, made by either the proprietor of a public garage engaged in auto repair who is licensed by the State of California, or by a mechanic licensed by the State of California and employed by the applicant, who has inspected and examined said vehicle. The inspection shall be completed prior to the renewal of the taxicab license.
B. The driver of a taxicab shall inspect the taxicab and its equipment at least once each day.
C. The registered owner of a taxicab, who is aware of or should have been aware of any unsafe condition of the taxicab, shall not allow the taxicab to be used until necessary repairs are made.
(Ords. 22459, 29707.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6BULIRE_CH6.64TALISERE_PT4TALI_6.64.380SAINFetched: 11/1/2026