Ordinance 1401-87 - Laserfiche WebLink

1 A. At any time his/her State of Washington Motor Vehicle Operator's License is suspended or revoked; 2 B. It is discovered after license issuance that he/she has an infirmity of 3 the body or mind which renders him/her unfit for the safe operation of a for-hire vehicle; 4 C. He/she uses or is found to be in possession of controlled substances or 5 alcohol while in or while operating any for-hire vehicle; 6 D. Charges a passenger a rate or fare other than that provided for herein; 7 E. At any time he fails to meet the qualifications for a limousine driver; 8 F. Made any false statement in his/her application or made any omissions; 9 G. Drove a limousine for-hire without a valid limousine driver's license; 10 H. Failed, while operating or in control of a limousine for-hire, to display identification or a sign, plaque, or card with the information 11 and in the manner and form required herein; 12 I. Exhibits conduct in driving or operating a limousine which would lead the City Clerk to reasonably conclude that the applicant will not 13 comply with the provisions of the ordinance related to driver/operator conduct or the safe operation of the vehicle; 14 J. Violates any of the provisions of this ordinance; or 15 K. Fails to promptly deliver to the City's Police Department, within 16 twenty-four hours, all property of value left unattended by any 17 passenger in any limousine. 18 Section 18: LIMOUSINE DRIVER'S CONDITION 19 A. It is unlawful for any limousine driver to consume any alcoholic 20 beverage twenty-four (24) hours prior to reporting for duty, or while on duty as a driver or to operate any limousine while under the 21 influence of or affected by intoxicating liquors, narcotics, barbiturates or any medicine that shall impair his/her ability to drive. 22 23 Section 19: VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 24 A. All for-hire vehicles may be inspected from time to time as determined by the Chief of Police in response to complaints received or 25 observations that such is desirable, for the purpose of determining proper equipment and safe, healthy, and sanitary conditions for the 26 transportation of passengers, providing that inspections shall be conducted at least annually. The Chief of Police may promulgate rules 27 and regulations which set forth standards of safety, health, and sanitation required for limousines and the scope of limousine 28 inspections, including but not limited to standards regarding cleanliness, brakes, lights, tires, glass, seat belts, and any special 29 equipment that may be required. 30 B. Each limousine shall be equipped and maintained at all times by the owner or operator for safety, cleanliness and lawful operation in 31 accordance with the laws of the City and the State and shall be furnished with such equipment as the Chief of Police shall deem 32 10