As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
PEDICAB
A bicycle with three or more wheels which is designed to
transport passengers on seats attached to the vehicle, which is operated
by one person, which is powered solely by human power or by an electric
pedal-assist motor with a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour, and
which is used for transporting passengers for hire.
Pedicab operator licenses are issued by the Nantucket Police
Department and applications shall be filed with the Police Department,
4 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket.
A. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older, or 16 years of age
with written parental/guardian permission.
B. The applicant must have a valid state driver's license and/or
internationally approved driver's license, and present a copy
to the Board upon filing an application.
C. A certificate of physical fitness issued by a practicing physician
shall be mandatory to accompany all new applications for a pedicab
operator's license.
D. Pedicab operator's licenses shall be valid only during the calendar
year for which issued.
E. When a pedicab operator changes his/her address, the operator shall
notify the Board within three days of such change.
F. A neat and clean appearance is expected of all pedicab operators
while on duty.
G. The pedicab operator fee shall be set from time to time by the Select
Board.
H. Pedicab operators shall not, when otherwise available for hire, refuse
to transport anyone requesting a ride except under the following circumstances:
(1) The transportation requested is such that the operator may not legally
accept such passenger.
(2) The proposed passenger is disorderly, engaged in the commission of
any crime, or is otherwise unfit to be transported as a passenger.
The Board may suspend or revoke any pedicab license or operator's
license for failure to comply with these regulations, state law or
local bylaw. The Board shall provide notice and an opportunity for
a hearing to licensees prior to taking any such action. The Board
may suspend or revoke any pedicab license or operator's license
immediately at the Board's discretion for public safety reasons.