§ 6.75.350. Inspection and maintenance of vehicles—Compliance required.

A.

Prior to the use and operation of any pedal carriage or pedicab under the provisions of this chapter, such vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the certificate holder and found to comply with such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the MTLC. These rules and regulations shall be promulgated to provide safe transportation and shall specify such safety equipment and regulatory devices as the MTLC shall deem necessary. Every pedal carriage and pedicab operating under this chapter shall be periodically inspected by the certificate holder at such intervals as shall be established by the MTLC to ensure the continued maintenance of safe operating conditions. A certificate holder, owner or driver shall make the pedal carriage or pedicab available for inspection at such place within the metropolitan area as the MTLC director or his designee may direct. If, upon inspection, the director or his designee determines that a pedal carriage or pedicab is not in compliance with this chapter or the pedal carriage/pedicab rules, the director or his designee shall, based upon the condition noted, order the pedal carriage or pedicab be removed from service or that the vehicle be brought into compliance within a reasonable period of time and require it to be re-inspected.

B.

Every pedal carriage and pedicab operating under this chapter shall be kept in a clean and satisfactory condition according to rules and regulations promulgated by the MTLC.

C.

Every pedal carriage and pedicab operating under this chapter shall annually undergo a detailed inspection conducted by an approved mechanic to determine if the vehicle conforms to the standards set out by the MTLC. A safety certificate form, when completed by an approved mechanic, shall be provided to the MTLC director within thirty days of the inspection.

(Ord. BL2014-925 § 1, 2014)