Nev. Admin. Code § 706.486

Current through November 8, 2024
Section 706.486 - Taxicabs: Color scheme, insigne, cruising light design, unit designation numbers; information placard
1. Each certificate holder shall:
(a) Equip his or her taxicabs with a cruising light approved by the Administrator attached to the top of the taxicab which must be illuminated during the hours of darkness. The light must not be confused with the signal lights described in NAC 706.501.
(b) Display in bold block letters, not less than 6 inches in height, the unit number of each taxicab, on the sides of both front fenders and on the left of the rear trunk lid of the taxicab in plain view, in a color contrasting with the color of the taxicab.
(c) Display his or her telephone number and the unit number of the taxicab within each taxicab in a location plainly visible to all passengers.
(d) Obtain approval from the Administrator for the color scheme, insigne, cruising light design and assignment of unit designation numbers to ensure that they do not conflict with those of another certificate holder.
(e) Affix inside each taxicab, in a conspicuous place, a bracket or holder that would accommodate a 5-inch by 7-inch driver's permit and an authority rate card.
(f) Display inside each taxicab, in a conspicuous place, a placard at least 5 inches by 7 inches in size in substantially the following form:

IMPORTANT

You are riding in a (name of taxicab company) vehicle.

Please note the company name and unit number of this vehicle.

This information is important if you leave property in this vehicle

or wish to file a complaint or commendation with the

Nevada Taxicab Authority at (702) 486-6532.

2. Any taxicab found to be in violation of this section by the Authority will be placed out of service and not put back in service until inspection and approval by the Authority.

Nev. Admin. Code § 706.486

Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3 Rule 301, eff. 4-18-71; A 5-8-74; 8-16-78-NAC A 10-13-88; 9-6-96; R064-02, 7-31-2002

NRS 706.8818, 706.8833