Taximeters placed upon taxicabs to replace broken or faulty meters shall under no conditions be operated more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to being inspected, tested, approved and sealed by an authorized representative of the City Administrator.
(Ord. 50 § 6549)
All taxicabs must be and conform to the color scheme, insignia, or any other distinguishing characteristics approved by the City Council at the same time as the Certificate was approved.
(Ord. 50 § 6550)
To insure continued maintenance of safe operating conditions, taxicabs, their equipment, and taximeters operating or used pursuant to this Section shall be inspected semi-annually at a garage or garages approved by the Chief of Police. The garage or garages shall after such semi-annual inspection issue a "Certificate of Safety" certifying that said vehicle, its equipment, and taximeter comply with the safety requirements of the Carson City Code. The cost of said inspections shall be paid by owner of said vehicle.
(Ord. 50 § 6551)
The Chief of Police of Carson or any member of the Sheriff's Department under his direction shall have the right, at any time after displaying proper identification, to enter into or upon any taxicab for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not any of the provisions set forth herein are being violated.
(Ord. 50 § 6552)
Any taxicab which is found, in the opinion of the City Administrator or the Police Chief or their agents, after such inspection, to be unsafe or in any way unsuitable for taxicab service shall be immediately ordered out of service, and before again being placed in service owner shall obtain a "Certificate of Safety" for said vehicle.
(Ord. 50 § 6553)
For the purposes of this Section the existence of the following named things, but not to the exclusion of other things, shall be deemed to make a taxicab unsafe or unsuitable for taxicab service:
1. 
Excessive leakage of oil, grease, gas or any other substances from any part of the taxicab.
2. 
The existence of any defects in the frame of the taxicab.
3. 
The failure of any movable parts of the car, including doors, windows, hoods, trunk, lights, etc., to function in the proper working order.
4. 
Failure to maintain the tires, lights, turning signals, or brakes in good and safe operating condition.
5. 
Failure to maintain the motor and other mechanical parts of the car in good and safe operating condition.
6. 
The failure to have an adequate exhaust system, that complies with State Law, properly installed and in good working condition.
7. 
The existence of large or excessive dents or scratches in the body of the taxicab.
8. 
Improper maintenance of the exterior paint, in the proper color scheme.
9. 
The existence of excessive wear and tear on the upholstery, floor mats and other parts of the interior of the taxicab.
10. 
Failure to have adequate interior lighting in proper working condition.
(Ord. 50 § 6554)
The interior of every taxicab shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once in every twenty-four (24) hours.
(Ord. 50 § 6555)
The exterior of every taxicab shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once in every seven (7) days.
(Ord. 50 § 6556)