§ 290-27. Vehicle identification.

A. 

All taxis shall maintain in working order an outside roof light of permanent fixture which will be illuminated at all times when the taxi is not previously engaged and is on duty and available for hire.

B. 

Vehicle identification. Either the company's name or the name of the true owner of the taxicab, plus an identification number, shall be printed on both front doors. Additionally, the taxicab identification number shall be printed on the trunk deck lid clearly visible from the rear of the vehicle. The identification number shall not be less than three inches in height in a color contrasting with the portion of the taxicab upon which the lettering is painted. The rates of fare and waiting time currently in effect shall be printed on both rear doors. In addition, there shall also be placed under the rates of fare the words "New Rochelle, New York." The size and color of the lettering shall not be less than three inches in height and three in width with a one-fourth-inch stroke in a color contrasting with the portion of the taxicab upon which the lettering is painted, so as to provide readily readable figures considering operating conditions when taxicabs are likely to be used.

C. 

Each radio dispatched company shall seek approval from the Police Commissioner for the color of its vehicles. All taxis not associated with an existing company shall utilize the color white only. This provision shall not apply to existing companies and vehicles and shall only apply to vehicles acquired or new colors utilized after the adoption of this section.

[Added 11-18-1997 by Ord. No. 248-1997]