§ 39-14-6. Safety and sanitary condition of vehicles — Inspection.
The division of motor vehicles shall have jurisdiction over the lighting, equipment, safety, and sanitary condition of all taxicabs or limited public motor vehicles, and shall cause an inspection thereof to be made before registering the taxicabs or limited public motor vehicles, and from time to time thereafter, as it shall deem necessary for the convenience, protection, and safety of passengers and of the public. A fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be paid to the division of motor vehicles for each annual inspection and for each taxicab or limited public motor vehicle operator’s license hereafter issued by the division.
History of Section.P.L. 1930, ch. 1552, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 100, § 5; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 22; P.L. 1956, ch. 3829, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-14-6.
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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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.