08-08-11 Council Agenda & Packet

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which_ when lighted shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. The lamps must be located at _ a height of not more than seventy-two (72) or less than twenty (20) inches . In addition, either a tail lamp or a separate lam must be placed so as to illuminate with a white li ht the rear registration plate of the taxicab. Lenses must not be cracked or broken. 12 Reflectors . Every taxicab must have on the rear, _ either as a part of the tail „ lamps or separately,..,__..two red reflectors which must be mbunted at a height of not less than twenty 20 inches or more than sixty 60 inches from level around. (13) Stop lamps . Every taxicab must be equipped with a stop. lamp or lamps on the rear of the taxicab which shall display a red light and which shall be activated upon application of the foot brake . Such lamps shall be in operable condition. (14) Turn and hazard signals . Every taxicab must be equipped with lamps or mechanical signal devices on the foot and rear for the purpose of indicating an intention to turn either to the -right or the left . Both front and rear lamps must flash the intended turning direction of the taxicab and must be in good working condition. Four (4) -way hazard flashers must also be- operable . 15 Mirrors . Every taxicab must be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the roadwa for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the taxicab. Lenses must not be cracked or broken. 16 Seat belts . Every taxicab must be eguipped with seat belts for the driver and for each of the- passengers . These _ belts must be �n good repair and available in plain view for , ..,, passenger use . 17 Tires . All tires on the taxicab must have rubber on the entire traction surface at least 3/32 inch thick above the wear out strips on the entire p periphery. „(„I8) Windows . All windshields and windows in every taxicab 8