§ 7.80.320. Taximeters.  


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  • Every taximeter shall be of such type and design as has been accepted by the California Department of Agriculture, and shall be maintained at all times in accordance with standards of accuracy established by such department. Every taximeter shall be placed so that the reading dial showing the amount to be charged shall be well lighted and readily discernible at all times by passengers riding in such taxicab. The department of weights and measures shall test such taximeters for accuracy in accordance with the procedure of such department, and the results shall be reported in writing to the business license commission by the taxicab operator within 30 days after the test.

(Ord. 11730 § 1 (part), 1978: Ord. 5860 Ch. 8 Art. 1 § 1522.1, 1951.)