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6.40.220 B. Authority Of The Police Depart- ment To Inspect Taxicabs: The Chief of Police shall have the right, at any time after displaying proper identification, to enter into or upon any taxicab for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not any provisions set forth in this Chapter are being violated. A copy of the cur- rent Bureau of Weights and Measures certificate certifying the taximeter and a copy of the current insurance policy shall be carried in the vehicle at all times and shall be presented upon de- mand. C. Unsafe Or Unsuitable Taxicab: Any taxicab which is found, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, to be unsafe or in any way unsuitable for taxicab service shall immediately be ordered out of service. The owner shall have the appropriate repairs made and pass a subsequent inspection by the Chief of Police. The owner shall pay an inspection fee as set forth in the Master Fee Scheduler to the City prior to being placed back into service. D. Unsafe Or Unsuitable Taxicab Conditions: Existence of the following conditions shall be deemed to make a taxicab unsafe or unsuitable for taxicab service: 1. Leakage: Excessive leakage of oil, grease, gas or any other substance from any part of the taxicab. 2. Defects In Frame: The existence of any defects in the frame of the taxi- cab. 3. Failure To Function: The failure of any moveable parts of the car affect- ing public safety, including doors, windows, hoods, trunk, lights, etc., to function in the proper working order. 4. Unsafe Operating Condition Of Tires, Brakes, Etc.: Failure to maintain the tires, lights, turning signals or brakes in good and safe operating con- dition. 5. Failure To Maintain Motor And Mechanical Parts: Failure to maintain the motor and other mechanical parts of the car in good and safe operating condition. 6. Inadequate Exhaust System: Fail- ure to have an adequate exhaust system that complies with State law properly installed and in good working condi- tion. 7. Improper Maintenance Of Exterior Paint: Improper maintenance of the exterior paint, in the proper color scheme. 8. Inadequate Interior Lighting: Fail- ure to have adequate interior lighting in proper working condition. 9. Failure To Clean The Interior: The interior of every taxicab shall be thor- oughly cleaned at least once in every twenty four (24) hours. 10. Failure To Clean The Exterior: The exterior of every taxicab shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once every seven (7) days. ll.Other Conditions: Any other condition which would reasonably deem the vehicle unsuitable for service. (Ord. 1744 § 1, 1998) 6.40.230 Manifests: A. The driver of every taxicab shall keep a separate manifest of every ser- vice rendered and shall include the following information: 1. The Master Fee Schedule is on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Pleasanton 5-99) 186