Condition and appearance; equipment.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 903-107
in effectSec. 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)
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_CH903PECA_S903-107COAPEQFetched: 10/27/2026
