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alleging a violation of the zero tolerance policy, and conduct an investigation,which shall <br /> include the collection of information, into the alleged violation. The suspension shall last at <br /> least the duration of the investigation. <br /> 4. Revoke and deny a taxicab or TNC driver's authority to drive for the taxicab <br /> company or INC if it finds that any driver requirement set forth in this Ordinance is no <br /> longer being met by the driver, and only reinstate his/her authority to drive for the company <br /> upon a finding by the company that all standards are again being met. <br /> Section 5. Section 7 of Ordinance No. 3553-17 (EMC 5.68.070), which reads as follows: <br /> Vehicle requirements <br /> A. A taxicab and TNC vehicle must have a minimum of four doors, with two doors <br /> opening directly into the passenger seating area. <br /> B. Taxicab vehicles using a taximeter to calculate a passenger's fare shall be inspected <br /> for accuracy by an independent party not employed by or associated with the taxicab <br /> company or any driver authorized to operate the taxicab vehicle in question within one (1) <br /> year prior to the taxicab company's for-hire license application submittal date each year. <br /> C. Safety Inspection. Each taxicab and TNC vehicle operating in the city must hold a <br /> valid certificate of safety issued by an independent motor vehicle mechanic not employed by <br /> or associated with a taxicab company or TNC or any driver authorized to operate the vehicle <br /> in question, and who is a certified National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence <br /> (ASE)Mechanic in good standing with the ASE. Said certificate shall be based on the <br /> vehicle passing a vehicle safety inspection that meets the standards set forth below, and is <br /> performed within one (1) year prior to the taxicab company/TNC for-hire license application <br /> submittal date each year. <br /> D. Inspection Standards. At a minimum, each vehicle inspection required pursuant to <br /> subsection A of this Section must consist of a confirmation of the safe operation of <br /> applicable vehicle systems and equipment, and a review of the vehicle's exterior and interior <br /> condition and cleanliness. The inspection shall include, but is not limited to, a check of the <br /> following systems and equipment: <br /> 1. Correction of any and all applicable motor vehicle recalls <br /> 2. Brake system <br /> 3. Alignment <br /> 4. Tires and wheel systems <br /> 5. Suspension <br /> 6. Steering system <br /> 7. Transmission <br /> 8. Fuel system <br /> 9. Exhaust system, compliance with emission standards <br /> 10. Belts and hoses <br /> 11. Fluids (motor oils, antifreeze,transmission and brake fluids) <br /> 12. Heater and air conditioning <br /> Page 10 of 15 <br />