(a)
Prior to the use and operation of any vehicle under the provisions
of this chapter, the owner shall permit such vehicle to be thoroughly
examined by the Police Department for the purpose of determining compliance
with state and local laws and reasonable regulations prescribed by
the Police Chief or City Council pertaining to vehicle safety and
required postings and markings. In developing these regulations, the
Police Chief or Council may be guided by the requirements of the Orange
County Taxi Administration Program. The inspection shall be conducted
during reasonable business hours and shall be preceded by payment
of a fee no greater than the inspection cost as set by resolution
of the City Council. Upon the vehicle's passage of all inspection
requirements, the Police Chief shall affix a vehicle inspection "pass"
sticker in the lower portion of the passenger side front window of
the vehicle. The sticker shall contain a clearly legible expiration
date.
(b)
At least annually, the owner shall obtain and pass re-inspections
for each taxicab operated under this chapter in the manner prescribed
above.
(c)
The Police Department may conduct periodic inspections of taxi vehicles for the purposes and in the manner described in subsection (a). The Police Department may, but is not required to, collect a fee for this service in an amount no greater than the inspection cost as set by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 91-20, eff. 9/5/91; Ord. 2003-20, eff. 9/16/03; Ord. 2003-21, eff. 11/7/03; Ord. 2004/02, eff. 3/18/04)