San Fernando Municipal Code Div. 4 Maintenance

Taximeters placed upon taxicabs to replace broken or faulty meters shall under no conditions be operated more than 24 hours prior to being inspected, tested, approved and sealed by an authorized representative of the chief of police.

(Code 1957, § 26.49)

All taxicabs must conform to the color scheme, insignia, or any other distinguishing characteristics approved by the city council at the same time as the certificate of public convenience and necessity is approved.

(Code 1957, § 26.50)

To ensure continued maintenance of safe operating conditions, taxicabs, their equipment and taximeters operating or used pursuant to this article shall be inspected semiannually at a garage approved by the chief of police. The garage shall, after such semiannual inspection, issue a certificate of safety certifying that the vehicle, its equipment and taximeter comply with the safety requirements of this Code. The cost of the inspections shall be paid by the owner of the vehicle.

(Code 1957, § 26.51)

The chief of police shall have the right at any time, after displaying proper identification, to enter into or upon any taxicab for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not any of the sections of this article is being violated.

(Code 1957, § 26.52)

Any taxicab which is found, in the opinion of the city administrative officer or the police chief or their agents, after inspection, to be unsafe or in any way unsuitable for taxicab service shall be immediately ordered out of service. Before again being placed in service, the owner shall obtain a certificate of safety for the vehicle.

(Code 1957, § 26.53)

For the purposes of this article, the existence of the following named things, but not to the exclusion of other things, shall be deemed to make a taxicab unsafe or unsuitable for taxicab service:

(1) Excessive leakage of oil, grease, gas or any other substances from any part of the taxicab.

(2) The existence of any defects in the frame of the taxicab.

(3) The failure of any moveable parts of the car, including doors, windows, hoods, trunk, lights, etc., to function in the proper working order.

(4) Failure to maintain the tires, lights, turning signals or brakes in good and safe operating condition.

(5) Failure to maintain the motor and other mechanical parts of the car in good and safe operating condition.

(6) Failure to have an adequate exhaust system that complies with state law properly installed and in good working condition.

(7) The existence of large or excessive dents or scratches in the body of the taxicab.

(8) Improper maintenance of the exterior paint in the proper color scheme.

(9) The existence of excessive wear and tear on the upholstery, floor mats and other parts of the interior of the taxicab.

(10) Failure to have adequate interior lighting in proper working condition.

(11) Failure to have a speedometer, in good working order, in full view of any person sitting on the front seat of the vehicle.

(Code 1957, § 26.54)

The interior of every taxicab shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once in every 24 hours.

(Code 1957, § 26.55)

The exterior of every taxicab shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once in every seven days.

(Code 1957, § 26.56)