§ 7.80.310. Taxicab equipment—Designated.

A.

Every taxicab into which passengers are accepted for transportation within the unincorporated area of the county of Los Angeles shall have the following equipment:

1.

Taximeter; as used herein, "taximeter" means a device that automatically calculates a predetermined rate or rates and indicates the charge for hire of a taxicab;

2.

Radio transmitter and receiver capable of two-way communication with a dispatcher;

3.

Locked box for the safekeeping of fares in excess of $5.00;

4.

Readable signs posted inside and outside the taxicab to notify persons that the driver is to carry only $5.00 in change on his person;

5.

Trunk device which will permit the opening of the trunk lid from the inside of the trunk;

6.

Permanent fixture to display the taxicab driver's identification card in prominent view of the passengers;

7.

Not less than four doors;

8.

Prominent signs giving the name and telephone number of the taxicab operator and the taxicab number on the sides of the taxicab, with the taxicab number also conspicuously displayed on the rear portion and inside the taxicab.

B.

Where applicable herein, proof of compliance with the rules and regulations of the city of Los Angeles relating to taxicab equipment may be accepted by the business license commission in lieu of inspection by the tax collector.

(Ord. 88-0126 § 35, 1988: Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1522, 1951.)