Equipment

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County tit. 6, div. I, ch. 6.74, art. III

in effect

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.200 Vehicle permit required.

6.74.200 - Vehicle permit required. Each passenger vehicle for hire must have a permit. The permit will identify each vehicle by a unique number in accordance with rules and procedures established by the MTLC director, and will be associated with the specific classification and by certificate holder. Vehicle permits are not transferable to other vehicles or certificates. (Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.205 Ownership of vehicles.

6.74.205 - Ownership of vehicles. All vehicles permitted under this chapter must be titled, registered or leased to a certificate holder, except as authorized for special temporary service or as part of a TNC service. For any other purpose, the use of rental vehicles as passenger vehicles for hire is prohibited. (Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.210 Vehicle to display identification.

6.74.210 - Vehicle to display identification. All passenger vehicles for hire shall be equipped with identification as prescribed by the MTLC in rules and regulations. Except in the case of a permitted passenger vehicle for hire, no person shall equip, mark, paint, display marking lights or windshield lights, or in any way cause a motor vehicle to resemble a licensed/permitted passenger vehicle for hire or create a public impression that a motor vehicle is a permitted passenger vehicle for hire approved by the MTLC. In the case of a TNC, this identification may consist of a consistent trade dress (i.e. distinctive signage or display on the vehicle) that is sufficiently large and color contrasted when providing service, and in compliance with all other federal, state and local laws and regulations. The trade dress shall be sufficient to allow a passenger, government official, or member of the public to associate a vehicle with a particular licensed transportation provider. A TNC using such a trade dress to meet this identification requirement shall file a photograph of their trade dress with the MTLC director. (Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.220 Inspection and maintenance of vehicles—Compliance required.

6.74.220 - Inspection and maintenance of vehicles—Compliance required. A. Prior to the use and operation of any vehicle under the provisions of this chapter, the vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the certificate holder or a third party in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the MTLC. These rules and regulations shall be promulgated to provide safe transportation and specify such safety equipment and regulatory devices as the MTLC shall deem necessary. When a certificate holder finds that a vehicle has met all the terms established by the MTLC, the holder shall certify this under oath to the MTLC director, who shall authorize a permit to be issued. B. Every vehicle operating under this chapter is subject to random inspections to ensure the continued maintenance of safe operating conditions. A certificate holder shall make a passenger vehicle for hire available for inspection upon or prior to the expiration of the notice period provided for in the rules and regulations adopted by the MTLC, when ordered to do so by MTLC staff. If, upon inspection it is determined that a passenger vehicle for hire is not in compliance with this chapter or MTLC rules, the MTLC staff shall order the vehicle to be brought into compliance within a reasonable period of time and require it to be re-inspected. C. Every vehicle operating under this chapter shall be kept in a clean and satisfactory condition, according to rules and regulations promulgated by the MTLC. D. Annually, every vehicle operating under this chapter shall undergo a detailed mechanical inspection conducted by an approved mechanic pursuant to the requirements of rules and regulations adopted by the MTLC. The records of these inspections must be maintained and made available to MTLC staff as provided by the rules and regulations adopted by the MTLC. The certificate holder shall certify under oath to the MTLC director compliance with this subsection. (Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.225 Limits on stretch limousines.

6.74.225 - Limits on stretch limousines. The MTLC director may establish limits by its rules on the extent to which a limousine wheelbase may be extended and any of the safety-related requirements for stretch limousines. (Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.230 Vehicle age and mileage limit.

6.74.230 - Vehicle age and mileage limit. A. Except for a classic, vintage or unique passenger vehicle for hire, no vehicle to be operated as a passenger vehicle for hire shall be more than fifteen years old. B. The MTLC director is authorized to make a determination based on vehicle mileage and condition as to the acceptability of any vehicle to be rated as a classic, vintage or unique, and to make a determination as to the required replacement of those vehicles. C. The MTLC shall establish by its rules a procedure by which an affected holder may seek a waiver under this section. (Ord. BL2019-1656 § 2, 2019; Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.240 Inspection compliance decal required—Maintenance equipment.

6.74.240 - Inspection compliance decal required—Maintenance equipment. A. It shall be unlawful to drive or to cause to be driven any passenger vehicle for hire that does not have a current inspection compliance decal approved by the MTLC director and issued by the certificate holder. Certificate holders shall cause the decals of any permitted vehicles which may be removed from service to be removed and returned to the MTLC staff. Circumstances under which e-decals may be used or under which the decals may be removable rather than permanently affixed, if any, may be determined by the MTLC by rule. B. All vehicles shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition at all times and shall always be maintained in first class mechanical condition. C. All safety, noise, and antipollution requirements specified by the United States Government and the state shall be complied with at all times. D. The brakes shall always be kept in safe and proper working order. E. All vehicles shall be air-conditioned and equipped with interior and exterior rearview mirrors, windshield washers, and two-speed windshield wipers, proper headlights and tail lights that shall be in operation from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise when the vehicle is in operation. For classic or vintage limousines and classic or vintage sedans, MTLC staff may allow waivers for items which were not factory-equipped. F. The certificate holder shall be responsible for ensuring that the mechanical inspection includes, but is not limited to, the following items: 1. Vehicle identification number; 2. Headlights; 3. Tail lights; 4. Brake lights; 5. Turn signal lights; 6. License plate lights; 7. Horn; 8. Two-speed windshield wipers; 9. Interior and exterior rear vision mirrors; 10. Air conditioner; 11. Tires; 12. Muffler and tail pipe; 13. Condition of the body, fenders, paint, and interior; 14. Compliance with current state and local vehicle registration requirements, as applicable, as more specifically set forth in the rules and regulations adopted by the MTLC; 15. Mileage; 16. Steering; 17. Brakes, including foot and emergency; 18. Seat belts; 19. Windshield; 20. Rear window and other glass; 21. Doors; and 22. Speedometer. (Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.74.250 Tests and inspections of vehicles.

6.74.250 - Tests and inspections of vehicles. In addition to the review of submitted annual reports, all vehicles permitted under this chapter are subject to random inspection and testing by MTLC staff pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the MTLC to assure that they are in compliance with the terms of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the MTLC. If, as a result of the inspection or test, any vehicle is found not in compliance, the holder shall be notified of the defects observed, and he shall correct same to the satisfaction of thematic staff, in compliance with rules and regulations adopted by the MTLC. Any vehicle that is the subject of the notification shall not be operated on any street of the city until it has been re-inspected and determined to be in compliance with the requirements of inspection. The MTLC director and any employee to whom he may designate the duty of inspection of vehicles shall be given ready access to the vehicles at all reasonable times. (Ord. BL2014-952 § 1, 2014)

Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT6BULIRE_DIVIGERE_CH6.74OTPAVEHI_ARTIIIEQFetched: 10/28/2026