§ 6.73.300. Vehicle requirements.

A.

The frame of the LSV must be constructed of iron, steel, or aluminum alloy extrusions.

B.

Each LSV in operation must meet all of the safety standards in 49 CFR 571.500 applicable to LSVs. In addition, Each LSV shall meet the following minimum specifications:

1.

A fully operational horn;

2.

Driver's side and passenger side rearview mirrors;

3.

Disc or drum brakes, which must be able to stop the LSV within fifteen feet at speeds up to twenty-five miles per hour;

4.

A parking brake pedal/ handle system capable of keeping the LSV in a fixed position on both an incline and level terrain;

5.

Turn signal indicator, headlight switch, and horn button;

6.

Communication equipment while providing service, provided that radio scanners are prohibited in LSVs;

7.

Two headlights that have beam of at least three hundred feet;

8.

Two front turn signals;

9.

Two reflectorized rear turn signals;

10.

Two reflectorized brake lights;

11.

Seat belts sufficient for the driver and every passenger

12.

Unobstructed four-way hazard lights visible from at least five hundred feet;

13.

Rubber on all wheels

14.

Clean and maintained in a good state of repair. All LSVs shall be maintained by the certificate holder so as to be well painted and have a damage or deterioration free appearance, and in safe operational condition; and

15.

All other requirements provided for in federal or state law or regulations, provisions of this Code, and rules adopted by the MTLC.

C.

Each LSV shall display a rate card, permit decal, and a sign limiting the passenger capacity to seven passengers.

(Ord. BL2014-993 § 1, 2015)