Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part II - Philadelphia Parking Authority
Subpart B - Taxicabs
Chapter 1017 - VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Subchapter C - METERS
Section 1017.21 - Taxicab meters

Universal Citation: 52 PA Code ยง 1017.21

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Generally. Each taxicab must be equipped with one sealed meter that satisfies the requirements in this subchapter.

(b) Inspection and seals.

(1) A taxicab meter will be inspected by the Authority prior to use.

(2) The Authority will conduct meter accuracy testing to assure the meter is calibrated as provided in § 1017.22 (relating to meter calibration and testing).

(3) Each taxicab meter must be equipped with a tamper-resistant seal to ensure that it is incapable of unauthorized access or manipulation of the data contained therein or to charge a fare not authorized by the Authority as provided in section 5703 or 5720 of the act, or both (relating to rates; and wages). Upon determining that a meter functions properly, the Enforcement Department will attach a numbered seal to the meter, if applicable.

(4) A meter may not be used in a taxicab unless it is sealed as provided in paragraph (3). If the seal becomes broken or damaged, the certificate holder shall remove the taxicab from service immediately and schedule a new meter inspection by the Enforcement Department.

(c) Location of meter. The meter shall be installed in the center of the driver portion of the taxicab in a position that permits the passenger to view the current fare.

Subsection (b) has been recognized as invalid as applied to partial-rights taxicabs. Germantown Cab Company v. Philadelphia Parking Authority, 155 A.3d 669 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017).

The provisions of this §1017.21 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02.

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1017.26 (relating to certificate holder responsible); and 52 Pa. Code § 1021.11 (relating to driver requirements).

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