Adelanto Municipal Code Ch. 5.48 Taxicabs

A. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating or causing to be operated any taxicab service within the incorporated area of the City, without having a license to do so under the provisions of this Chapter.

B. It is unlawful for any person to drive a taxicab in the incorporated area of the City without having a taxicab driver’s license to do so under the provisions of this Chapter. A copy of the City license shall be prominently displayed in each vehicle at all times.

[Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

Any person desiring to obtain a license to operate a taxicab service under this Chapter shall submit a written application pursuant to Section 5.04.070 to the Collector. In addition to the information required by Section 5.04.070, the following information shall be provided:

A. The number of vehicles to be operated under the permit;

B. The make, type, year, manufacturer, vehicle license number and passenger seating of the vehicles to be used by the applicant;

C. The proposed color scheme, insignia or other distinguishable characteristics of the taxicab to be used, including the type of illuminated sign to be mounted on the top of the vehicle and legend thereon;

D. Evidence of public liability insurance of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for each person killed or injured and not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injury or death of any two (2) or more persons in any one accident, and for damages to property of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) from any one accident;

E. Legal and registered ownership of the vehicles to be used by the applicant. It shall be the licensee’s responsibility to notify the Collector of any changes in vehicles registered to their license;

F. Prior experience of the applicant and each driver in the taxicab business, including any prior denial, revocation or suspension by any public agency of any taxicab service or taxicab driving permit, license or certificate for a period of five (5) years prior to application;

G. All felony convictions or those involving a crime of moral turpitude of the applicant and of all persons having an ownership interest in the proposed taxicab service;

H. Written evidence satisfactory to the City that each driver employed by the applicant has complied, and currently complies, with the provisions of Government Code Section 53075.5(b)(3), or any successor provision thereto, pertaining to pre-employment and periodic testing of drivers for controlled substances and alcohol, and with provisions therein pertaining to payment for drug and alcohol testing programs and related reporting requirements.

[Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

In addition to the provisions of Chapter 5.04, taxicab service license shall be denied or revoked by the Collector on the following grounds:

A. Failure to have or maintain insurance as required by this Chapter at all times;

B. Failure to maintain vehicles in good and safe order and in compliance with all laws;

C. The application is found to contain inaccurate, false, misleading or fraudulent statements or omissions of material facts or the application was not accompanied by all required supporting documentation;

D. Failure to pay any fees as required under this Title;

E. A driver’s conviction of more than two (2) violations of any state laws pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle in any calendar year;

F. Employing of a driver who does not have a valid taxicab driver’s license under the requirements of this Chapter;

G. Violation of any provisions of this Chapter or this Code.

[Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

A. Any person desiring to obtain a taxicab driver’s license shall submit a written application and all supporting documentation to the Collector. In addition to the information required by Section 5.04.070, the following information shall be required:

1. Pertinent personal data and proof of possession of a valid Class 3 driver’s license issued by the State of California;

2. Physical and mental condition, including any condition that might hinder or impair his or her ability to safely drive a taxicab;

3. Motor vehicle record for three (3) years prior to application;

4. Any criminal convictions of the applicant during the previous three (3) years;

5. Experience in driving motor vehicles, taxis and other vehicles for hire during the previous five (5) years;

6. The name and address of the taxicab service by whom the applicant will be employed;

7. Written evidence satisfactory to the city that, within the previous year, the applicant tested negative for controlled substances and/or alcohol, as specified and required in Government Code Section 53075.5(b)(3), or any successor provision thereto.

B. Each applicant shall be fingerprinted and photographed by the Police Department and a criminal records check shall be conducted on the applicant. The applicant will be required to pay the sheriff’s established fees for such services in addition to the taxicab driver’s license fee. A driver obtaining a permit renewal need not be fingerprinted and photographed if the Chief of Police determines that such is not necessary for proper administration of this Chapter.

[Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

In addition to the provisions of Chapter 5.04, a taxicab driver’s license shall be denied or revoked by the Collector on the following grounds:

A. The person does not possess a valid Class 3 driver’s license issued by the State of California;

B. The person is less than eighteen (18) years of age;

C. The person is required to register pursuant to Penal Code Section 290;

D. The person has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, soliciting for prostitution, narcotics or dangerous drugs, unless a period of not less than three (3) years has elapsed since the date of conviction or the date of release from confinement for such offense, whichever is later;

E. The person has been convicted for driving a motor vehicle recklessly or under the influence of a controlled substance within the preceding three (3) years preceding the date of his or her application for a license;

F. Conviction of more than two (2) violations of any State law pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle in any calendar year;

G. Driving any taxicab the driver knew or should have known was not in good order and repair;

H. The application is found to contain inaccurate, false, misleading or fraudulent statements or omissions of material facts or the application was not accompanied by all required supporting documentation;

I. The person has committed a violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or of this Code.

[Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

This Chapter shall not apply to public transportation service being performed pursuant to a contract or franchise with the City or any other public entity in this State.

[Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]