§ 13-2-466. TAXIMETER STANDARDS.

(A)

A taximeter must electronically or mechanically calculate the charge for distance traveled and waiting time, if any. The charge must be indicated by means of clearly legible, electrically lighted figures that are reset each time the taximeter is reset.

(B)

In this section, "waiting time" means that period of time after a passenger enters a taxicab and after the meter is activated that the taxicab is not traveling because of delay caused by traffic, a traffic control device, or a request of the passenger. Waiting time does not include time lost because of mechanical failure of the taxicab.

(C)

Taximeters must conform to the following specifications:

(1)

The size and design of a taximeter must be approved by the department.

(2)

A taximeter must register the following items on visual counters:

(a)

total miles;

(b)

paid miles;

(c)

number of trips; and

(d)

units of fare.

Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-366; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 15, 11-17-14 ; Ord. No. 20180628-054 , Pt. 26, 7-9-18.