§ 5.20.330. RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE.

In addition to other regulatory provisions of this code, the following restrictions and prohibitions shall be applicable to automobiles for hire:

(A) The driver's permit shall be conspicuously displayed inside each vehicle at all times such vehicle is operated in the city. The holder in which the permit is displayed shall contain a statement visible to passengers upon removal of the permit that states that the driver's permit is required by law to be displayed at all times the vehicle is in operation.

(B) The rates charged for service shall be conspicuously displayed in both the front and rear seating compartments of each vehicle, in clearly legible print and on a placard of a minimum size of four inches by six inches; and such placard shall also state the name, business address, and telephone number of the holder of the owner's permit.

(C) Drivers shall, upon receipt of full payment of the fare, issue a written receipt to any passenger requesting a receipt.

(D) No owner, driver, or agent of either, shall charge, collect, demand, receive, or arrange for any compensation for service in excess of a rate as notified to the city pursuant to § 5.20.350(A) of the chapter.

(E) No owner, driver, or agent of either shall misrepresent by word, sign, hatband, insignia, or badge, or by any other means or device, the true identity of the vehicle in soliciting patronage for such vehicle.

(F) Drivers shall maintain a neat and groomed appearance while operating an automobile for hire.

(G) Each automobile for hire shall have the current vehicle permit issued by the city affixed upon the left portion of the rear area of the vehicle.

(H) All automobiles for hire and all equipment therein shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Cal. Vehicle Code, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Safety Orders of the State Division of Industrial Safety, and any vehicle standards promulgated by the city.

(Ord. 2007-03 § 2, 2007)