§ 39-14-20. Licensing of operators.
(a) No person shall operate a taxicab or limited public motor vehicle upon the public highways until the person shall have first obtained an operator’s license as provided for in chapter 10 of title 31.
(b) Further, no person shall operate a taxicab or limited public motor vehicle upon the highways until the person shall have first obtained a special license from the division of public utilities and carriers under such rules and regulations as the division of public utilities and carriers shall require.
History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1423, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 101, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 101, § 6; P.L. 1956, ch. 3830, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-14-20; P.L. 2003, ch. 423, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-14 - Taxicabs and Limited Public Motor Vehicles
Section 39-14-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-14-2. - Powers of division.
Section 39-14-2.1. - Filing and availability of rate schedules.
Section 39-14-2.2. - Notice of change in rates.
Section 39-14-3. - Certificate required for operation — Application and fee.
Section 39-14-4. - Hearing on application.
Section 39-14-4.1. - Issuance of certificate to a taxicab or limited public motor vehicle.
Section 39-14-4.2. - Registration and identification of taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.
Section 39-14-5. - Certification of businesses previously established.
Section 39-14-6. - Safety and sanitary condition of vehicles — Inspection.
Section 39-14-7. - Display of certificate memorandum.
Section 39-14-8. - Base of operations of limited public vehicles.
Section 39-14-9. - Vehicles to be operated by owner or employee — Assignment or lease of rights.
Section 39-14-10. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-14-11. - Penalties for violations.
Section 39-14-12. - Administrative powers.
Section 39-14-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-14-14. - Provisions supplemental — Powers of cities and towns.
Section 39-14-14.1. - Taximeter requirement.
Section 39-14-15. - Posting of photograph of operator.
Section 39-14-16. - Posting of schedule of fares.
Section 39-14-17. - Display of name of owner — Operator as agent.
Section 39-14-18. - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 39-14-19. - Owners exempt from other financial responsibility requirements.
Section 39-14-20. - Licensing of operators.
Section 39-14-21. - Penalty for violations.
Section 39-14-22. - Enforcement of provisions.
Section 39-14-23. - Persons exempt.
Section 39-14-24. - Severability.