Sec.13b-96-43. Appearance of taxicabs

Each certificate holder and taxicab driver shall keep the appearance of each vehicle used in taxicab service in the following condition:

(a) Body:

(1) Clean appearance;

(2) Free of rust, cracks or other damage visible upon casual inspection;

(3) Paint in good condition. Touch up paint shall match existing paint and blend smoothly;

(4) Grills shall have a neat appearance;

(5) No torn, wrinkled, faded or missing lettering, striping or decals;

(6) Four hubcaps or manufactured wheel covers;

(7) No broken or cracked lights or lenses;

(8) All molding, mirrors and antennas shall be securely attached to the vehicle and in good condition; and

(9) Body of vehicle shall be in good condition with no holes and free of unapproved stickers and decals;

(b) Seats:

(1) Shall be firmly attached to the chassis;

(2) Clear of all materials, litter and debris;

(3) No exposed wire or sharp edges either from metal or vinyl;

(4) No broken springs or horizontal slippage;

(5) Upholstery shall be clean with no offensive odors; and

(6) Upholstery will have no holes or tears on all upholstered surfaces.

(c) Windows:

(1) No cracked or broken windows;

(2) Clean inside and out;

(3) Free of all stickers and decals except those required by the Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;

(4) Shall be operable; and

(5) Shall be equipped with two operable windshield wipers, non-streaking blades and a functional windshield washing system.

(Adopted effective November 3, 2000)