Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 13. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. |
Chapter 13-2. GROUND TRANSPORTATION PASSENGER SERVICES. |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
Division 2. Enforcement. |
§ 13-2-14. ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
(A)
The city manager may designate an enforcement officer to issue citations to persons who violate this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, and orders issued under this chapter.
(B)
A person designated under this section must:
(1)
be an employee of the department or the Department of Aviation;
(2)
and successfully complete a training program developed by the director or the director of the Department of Aviation.
(C)
A person designated under this section:
(1)
is not a peace officer;
(2)
has no authority other than the authority applicable to a citizen to enforce a law other than this chapter; and
(3)
may not carry a weapon while performing duties under this section.
(D)
The city manager shall provide an enforcement officer with an identification card clearly labeled "Ground Transportation Enforcement." The identification card must include the name and a photograph of the enforcement officer. An enforcement officer shall show the officer's identification card on request.
Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-14; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.