Rules and Regulations Relating to Taxicabs (Rule 17)

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Rule 17.4 Physical Fitness of Applicant. Each applicant for a new permit or a renewal of an existing permit shall present to the Director of Finance a Finding of Physical Fitness that shall specifically comment on standards (a) and(b)of this section, from a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice in the State of Hawaii. The application for an initial permit or for a renewal of a permit shall be denied by the director of Finance if the Findings of Physical Fitness states that: (a) The applicant suffers from epilepsy,vertigo,heart trouble, or any other infinity of body or mind which might render him unfit for the safe operation of a public vehicle; or (b) The applicant is a habitual drunkard or is addicted to the use of narcotic drugs. The Director may grant a permit despite the presence of one or more factors in subsection a and b above if a licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy states on the Findings of Physical Fitness that applicant is permitted to drive. The Director of Finance may at the Director's discretion require an applicant to undergo a physical examination by a licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy if the Director deems it necessary to ensure compliance with this rule. Rule 17.5 Department of Finance Inspection as Evidence of Compliance. (a) The Director shall inspect each vehicle to be used as a taxicab at least once a year prior to the issuance of the annual taxicab license. The Director shall examine each vehicle to determine whether it is in compliance with the following as required by Article 2, Chapter IS of the Hawaii County Code, and these rules: (1) Taxicab driver's permit mounted so that it is visible to all passengers. (2) Schedule of the rates of fare posted in a conspicuous place within the taxicab so that it is readily visible to all passengers. (3) Bilingual(English and Japanese)notice of where to file complaints posted in a conspicuous place within the taxicab so that it is readily visible to all passengers. (4) Vehicle is in reasonably clean and safe condition,inside and out. (5) Vehicle is identified as a taxicab by a roof sign(which may be a dome light sign), and what the roof sign reads on front,back and sides shall be recorded on the inspection form. (6) Taxicab control numbers are posted on the front and rear bumpers as provided by this rule.