§ 162-379. Special inspections.

(a)

Every taxicab and for-hire vehicle shall be submitted by the CPNC holder, or their authorized designee, for mechanical inspection as follows:

(1)

Upon initial issuance of the certificate of public necessity and convenience and before placing the vehicle in service;

(2)

Whenever there is a transfer of the vehicle from one person to another;

(3)

Whenever the vehicle has been involved in an accident requiring repairs; or

(4)

Whenever there has been a change of taximeters in taxicabs or the installation of an advertising card holder in a licensed vehicle.

(b)

The CPNC vehicle shall not be operated and the CPNC tag removed but not replaced when:

(1)

The vehicle fails to meet the requirements of the inspection as provided in this chapter; or

(2)

The vehicle has failed to pass an inspection by the for-hire vehicle inspection station to determine that the vehicle is safe and in satisfactory mechanical condition, including inside and outside appearance.

(Code 1956, § 12-87; M.C.S., Ord. No. 26289, § 3, 3-12-15)