§ 21-17-305. UNSAFE PRACTICES.

(a)

Reckless driving. A licensed taxicab driver may not operate a taxicab recklessly, in an unsafe manner, or in disregard of the public general or local laws governing the operation of motor vehicles.

(b)

Placards. Placards or other obstructions to view may not be attached to or rest against the windshield or rear window, except the certificate of inspection required by the State Motor Vehicle Administration.

(c)

Discharging passengers. A taxicab driver may not receive or discharge passengers:

(1)

Within the limits of street intersections;

(2)

When it is possible for another vehicle moving in the same direction to pass between the taxicab and the right-hand curb; or

(3)

Through the left doors of the taxicabs, except on one-way streets.

(d)

Revocation and suspension. A violation of this section or of duly prescribed traffic regulations is sufficient grounds for revocation or suspension of the taxicab driver's license required by this title.

(1988 Code, § 34-89) (Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)