SEC. 10-045. TAXICAB BUSINESS:
SEC. 10-045.1. DEFINITIONS:
Unless otherwise expressly stated, whenever used herein the following terms shall respectively be deemed to mean:
1. DRIVER. Every person in charge of, or operating, any passenger-carrying or motor-propelled vehicle, as herein defined, either as agent, employee, lessee, or otherwise, of owner, as owner, or under the direction of the owner, as herein defined.
2. OWNER. Every person, firm or corporation having use or control of any passenger-carrying automobile or motor-propelled vehicle, as herein defined, whether as owner, lessee or otherwise.
3. PERSON. Any individual, partnership, association, corporation or other organization owning, operating or proposing to operate any taxicab or taxicabs within the City of Stockton.
4. STREET. Any place commonly used for the purpose of public travel.
5. TAXICAB. Every automobile or motor-propelled vehicle used for the transportation of passengers for hire, compensation, profit, financial gain, benefit or consideration of any kind over the public streets of the City of Stockton and whether or not over a defined route, and irrespective of whether the operations extend beyond the boundary limits of said City, and such vehicle is routed under the direction of such passenger or passengers, or of such persons hiring the same.
6. TAXIMETER. Any mechanical or electronic instrument, appliance, device or machine by which the charge for hire of a passenger-carrying vehicle is mechanically or electronically calculated, either for distance traveled or time consumed, or both and upon said instrument, appliance, device, or machine, such charge is indicated by figures.
7. COMPENSATION. Means and includes any money, thing of value, payment, consideration, reward, tip, donation, gratuity, or profit paid to or accepted or received by the driver of any vehicle in exchange for transportation of a person or persons whether paid upon solicitation, demand or contract, or voluntarily, or intended as a gratuity or donation.
8. TAXICAB STAND. A public place alongside the curb of a public street or elsewhere, which has been designated by the City Council of the City of Stockton as reserved exclusively for the use of taxicabs.
(Amended by Ordinance 3041-C.S. — Effective Mar. 23, 1978)
SEC. 10-045.2. PENALTIES:
A. Infractions: Except as provided in subsection (B) hereof, any person whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, who violates or causes or permits the violation of any provisions of this Part, shall be guilty of an infraction. Each separated day or portion thereof during which any violation occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon conviction shall be punishable as follows:
1. For the first violation within a one (1) year period, a fine of fifty dollars ($50).
2. For the second violation within a one (1) year period, a fine of one hundred dollars ($100).
3. For the third violation within a one (1) year period, a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250).
4. If the number of violations exceeds three (3) within a one (1) year period, the responsible per son(s) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a term of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Misdemeanors: Any person whether principal, agent, employee or otherwise who violates or causes or permits the violation of the following Sections of this Part shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment:
1. Section 10-046.1
2. Section 10-047.1
3. Section 10-049.1
4. Section 10-052.3
5. Section 10-052.4
6. Section 10-054.1
7. Section 10-056.1.
(Added by Ordinance 3793-C.S. — Effective July 26, 1984)
SEC. 10-046. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY:
SEC. 10-046.1. PREREQUISITE TO OPERATION OF TAXICABS:
No person shall operate any taxicab within the City of Stockton without the owner first having obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Council of the City of Stockton.
(Amended by Ordinance 3041-C.S. — Effective Mar. 23, 1978)
SEC. 10-046.2. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE-CONTENTS:
All persons applying to the Council for a certificate for the operation of one or more taxicabs shall file with the Council a sworn application therefor on forms provided by the City Manager stating as follows:
(a) The name and address of the owner, person applying and all persons financially interested in the operation of said taxicabs.
(b) The number of vehicles actually owned and the number of vehicles actually operated by such owner on the date of application, if any.
(c) The make, type, year of manufacture and passenger seating capacity of each taxicab.
(d) The make and type of taximeter intended to be installed on each taxicab.
(e) A description of the proposed color scheme, insignia, trade style and/or other distinguishing characteristic of the proposed taxicab design.
(f) A guarantee in such form as may be required by the City Council that the owner will operate in such a manner that its taxicab service will be available to the public seven (7) days per week and twenty-four (24) hours per day.
(g) Such other information as the Council or the City Manager may require.
SEC. 10-046.3. CITY COUNCIL HEARING:
No certificate shall be granted until the Council shall, after public hearing, declare by resolution that there is a demand for additional taxicab service, that the present taxicab service is inadequate and that the public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service.
SEC. 10-046.4. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Having declared there is a demand for additional taxicab service and that the present taxicab service is inadequate and that the public convenience and necessity require the taxicab service, the Council shall grant certificates of public convenience and necessity to those persons applying therefor who in its opinion are entitled thereto, provided, however, that a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall not be granted to any person who will not have in service at all times in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, a minimum of five (5) taxicabs.
(Amended by Ordinance 3252-C.S. — Effective Dec. 6, 1979)
SEC. 10-046.5. COMPLIANCE:
No certificate shall be issued to any person who shall not have fully complied with all of the requirements hereof necessary to be complied with before commencing operation of the proposed service.
SEC. 10-046.6. DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELS CERTIFICATE:
After the service for which a certificate is granted thereunder is discontinued or if the person sells his business or discontinues his or its business for a period of forty-five (45) days, the certificate granted hereunder shall be automatically canceled and shall be reissued only in accordance with the provisions hereof. Certificates granted hereunder shall not be transferable.
SEC. 10-046.7. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE:
Certificates may be suspended or revoked by the Council at any time in case:
(a) The Council finds the owner's past record to be unsatisfactory.
(b) The owner fails to operate the taxicab or taxicabs in accordance with the provisions hereof.
(c) The owner shall cease to operate any taxicab for a period of forty-five (45) consecutive days without having obtained permission for cessation of such operation from the City Manager.
(d) The taxicab or taxicabs are operated at a rate of fare other than that approved by the Council.
(e) The owner fails without good cause to have in service a minimum of five (5) taxicabs at all times in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
(Amended by Ordinance 3252-C.S. — Effective Dec. 6, 1979)
SEC. 10-046.8. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION — HEARING:
Revocation of a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be made only after a hearing granted to the holder of such certificate before the Council, after ten (10) days notice to said certificate holder, setting forth the grounds for revocation or suspension and setting a time and place where such hearing will be held. The decision of the Council in revoking or suspending the certificate shall be final and conclusive.
SEC. 10-046.9. SURRENDER OF CERTIFICATE:
Certificates which shall have been suspended or revoked by the Council shall forthwith be surrendered to the Clerk of the City Council and the operation of any taxicab or taxicabs covered by such certificates shall cease and be unlawful.
SEC. 10-047. RATES OF FARE — TAXIMETERS:
SEC. 10-047.1. REQUIRED ON ALL TAXICABS:
It shall be unlawful for any owner or driver to operate any taxicab in the City of Stockton unless such vehicle is equipped with a taximeter of such type, style, and design as may be approved by the State Department of Agriculture, Sealer of Weights and Measures, and it shall be the duty of every owner operating a taxicab to cause such taximeter to be inspected and sealed as required by the Sealer of Weights and Measures. Such taximeters shall be at all times subject to inspection by the County's Sealer or by any peace officer. Such inspector or peace officer is hereby authorized, at his instance or upon complaint by any person, to investigate, or cause to be investigated, such taximeter, and, upon the discovery of any inaccuracy in such meter, to remove, or cause to be removed, such vehicle equipped with such taximeter from the street of the City until such time as the taximeter shall have been correctly adjusted, recertified, and sealed by the Sealer of Weights and Measures.
(Amended by Ordinance 2888-C.S. — Effective Jan. 13, 1977)
SEC. 10-047.2. REGISTRATION OF FARES:
Every such taximeter shall register the charge to nearest ten (10) cents and be equipped with a flag or other device, mechanically or electronic with the words "For Hire" printed or stamped thereon which flag or other device shall be so attached or connected to the taximeter as to indicate the taxicab is for hire when the meter is not in operation and to remove or blank out the words "For Hire" when the taximeter is in operation.
(Amended by Ordinance 2888-C.S. — Effective Jan. 13, 1977)
SEC. 10-047.3. DISPLAY OF FLAG — WHEN UNLAWFUL:
It shall be unlawful for any driver of a taxicab while carrying passengers to display the flag or device attached to such taximeter in such a position as to denote that such vehicle is for hire, or is not employed, or to have such flag or other attached device in such a position as to prevent said taximeter from operating, and it will be unlawful for any driver to throw such flag or other device of a taximeter into a position which causes said taximeter to record when such vehicle is not actually employed or fail to throw said flag or other device on such taximeter into a nonrecording position at the termination of each and every service.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-047.4. CHARGES BASED ON TAXIMETERS:
The charges for transportation of passengers in taxicabs operated in the City of Stockton must be based on the charges indicated on said taximeters and it shall be unlawful for any owner, driver or operator of any taxicab to charge any passenger or passengers any sum in excess of the sum indicated on said taximeter.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-047.5. TAXIMETER — HOW PLACED:
The taximeter must be placed in said taxicab so that the reading dial showing the amount to be charged shall be well-lighted and readily discernible by the passenger riding in such taxicab.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-048. POSTING SCHEDULE OF FARES:
There shall be displayed in the passenger compartment of each taxicab in full view of the passenger a card not less than four inches by six inches in size which shall have plainly printed thereon the name of the owner, or the fictitious name under which said owner operates, the business address and telephone number of said owner, and a correct schedule of the rates to be charged for conveyance in said vehicle.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-049. RATES:
It shall be unlawful for the owner or driver of any taxicab as defined in Section 10-045.1 hereof to fix or charge or collect or receive a rate in excess of rates established and set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-049.1. ACCEPTANCE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY — PROHIBITED:
It is unlawful for any driver of a taxicab, or other vehicle regulated hereby to purchase, accept, receive, acquire or to agree to purchase, accept, receive, or acquire any jewelry, watches, cameras, firearms, clothing or any articles of personal property in payment of or as a pledge for the payment of any fares due and payable for conveyance in any taxicab or vehicle regulated hereby.
SEC. 10-050. TAXICAB SPECIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT:
SEC. 10-050.1. VEHICLES MUST CONFORM:
All taxicabs operated pursuant to this Part shall conform with all the provisions hereof.
SEC. 10-050.2. REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN OR FAULTY TAXIMETERS:
Taximeters placed upon taxicabs to replace broken or faulty meters shall under no condition be operated more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to being inspected, tested, approved and sealed by an authorized representative of the City Manager.
SEC. 10-050.3. TAXICABS TO DISPLAY BUSINESS LICENSE:
It shall be unlawful for any owner or driver to operate any taxicab in the City of Stockton unless there is exhibited in a place designated by the City Manager on the inside of said vehicle, a business license issued by the City of Stockton pursuant to Chapter VI of this Code.
SEC. 10-050.4. TAXICAB TO DISPLAY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
Each taxicab shall bear, at such places on the outside of such vehicle as shall be prescribed by the City Manager, an identification number, and such number shall be of the size and design located on the vehicle as shall be prescribed by the City Manager.
SEC. 10-050.5. TAXICABS MUST CONFORM TO COLOR SCHEME:
All taxicabs must be and conform to a color scheme approved by the City Manager, and the Council may refuse a certificate to every person whose color scheme, trade name and/or insignia imitates that of any permittee in such manner as to deceive the public.
SEC. 10-050.6. TAXICAB TO DISPLAY PLACARD:
Each taxicab shall display a placard informing customers how to file a complaint if they are dissatisfied with the service they receive. The placards shall be visible to customers from the front and back seats, shall be no smaller than eight (8) inches by six (6) inches in size, and shall have a black background with white lettering no smaller than three quarters (¾) of an inch high. The placard shall identify the name of the taxicab company and the taxicab number. The placard shall instruct customers to obtain the name of the taxicab driver and to note the date and time of service. The placard shall also inform customers of the telephone number for the taxicab company that may be used to complain and that, as an alternative, customers may contact the Stockton Police Department’s Traffic Section, either in person or by telephone, during normal business hours at 22 East Market Street, Stockton, California 95202, (209) 937-8354.
(Added by Ordinance 017-02C.S. – Effective May 9, 2002)
SEC. 10-051. MAINTENANCE:
SEC. 10-051.1. INSPECTION OF TAXICABS:
To insure continued maintenance of safe operating conditions, taxicabs, their equipment and taximeters, operating or used pursuant to this Part shall be inspected quarterly at a garage or garages approved by the City Manager. The garage or garages shall, after such quarterly inspection issue a "Certificate of Safety" certifying that said vehicle, its equipment and taximeter comply with the safety requirements of this Part. Cost of said inspection shall be paid by owner of said vehicles.
SEC. 10-051.2. AUTHORITY OF POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INSPECT TAXICABS:
The Chief of Police of the City of Stockton, or any member of the Police Department under his direction, 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 of the provisions set forth herein are being violated.
SEC. 10-051.3. UNSAFE OR UNSUITABLE TAXICAB:
It shall be unlawful and an infraction for the owner of any taxicab licensed pursuant to this Part to maintain said taxicab in an unsafe or unsuitable condition as defined in Section 10-051.4. Any Taxicab which is found, in the opinion of the City Manager or the Chief of Police or their agents, after any such inspection, to be unsafe or in any way unsuitable for taxicab service shall be immediately ordered out of service, and before again being placed in service owner shall obtain a "Certificate of Safety" for said vehicle.
(Amended by Ordinance 3207-C.S. — Effective July 26, 1979)
SEC. 10-051.4 THINGS DEEMED TO MAKE A TAXICAB UNSAFE OR UNSUITABLE:
For the purposes of Section 10-051.4, the existence of the following named things, but not to the exclusion of other things, shall be deemed to make a taxicab unsafe or unsuitable for taxicab service:
1. Excessive leakage of oil, grease, gas or any other substance from any part of the taxicab.
2. The existence of any defects in the frame of the taxicab.
3. The failure of any movable parts of the car, including doors, window, hoods, truck, lights, etc. to function in the proper working order.
4. Failure to maintain the tires, lights, turning signals or brakes safe operating condition.
5. Failure to maintain the motor and other mechanical parts of the car in good and safe operating condition.
6. The failure to have an adequate exhaust system, that complies with State Law, properly installed and in good working condition.
7. The existence of large or excessive dents or scratches in the body of the taxicab.
8. Improper maintenance of the exterior paint in the proper color scheme.
9. The existence of excessive wear and tear on the upholstery, floor mats and other parts of the interior of the taxicab.
10. Failure to have an adequate interior lighting in proper working condition.
11. The emission of a odor of tobacco/smoke products from the interior of the taxicab.
(No. 11 added by Ordinance 071-02 C.S. – Effective May 9, 2002) (Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-051.5. CLEANING OF INTERIOR:
The interior of every taxicab in service, shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
(Amended by Ordinance 3249-C.S. — Effective Nov. 29, 1979)
SEC. 10-051.6. CLEANING OF EXTERIOR:
The exterior of every taxicab in service, shall be kept in a clean condition at all times.
(Amended by Ordinance 3249-C.S. — Effective Nov. 29, 1979)
SEC. 10-051.7. AGE OF VEHICLE:
Taxicabs in service shall be no older than seven (7) years from the manufacture date indicated on the vehicle by the manufacturer.
(Added by Ordinance 017-02C.S. – Effective May 9, 2002)
SEC. 10-052. OPERATING REGULATIONS:
SEC. 10-052.1. DIRECT ROUTE TO DESTINATION:
Any driver employed to transport passengers to a definite point shall take the most direct route possible that will carry the passenger to his destination safely and expeditiously.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.2. RECEIPT FOR FARE:
Every driver shall, if requested, give a correct receipt upon payment of the correct fare.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.3. DISPUTES AS TO FARE:
All disputes as to fare shall be determined by the officer in charge of the Police Station. Any person failing to comply with such determination shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.4. REFUSAL TO PAY FARE:
It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the lawful fare as fixed herein of any of the vehicles regulated hereby, after employing or hiring the same, and any person so doing shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.5. PASSENGERS IN EXCESS OF TAXICAB CAPACITY:
No driver of any taxicab shall accept, take into his vehicle or transport any larger number of passengers than the rated seated capacity of his vehicle. Rates capacity shall mean: Three passengers in the back seat and one passenger in the front seat of a taxicab unless the rated capacity of a taxicab is otherwise designated in writing by the Chief of Police.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.6. ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS:
Whenever any taxicab is occupied by a passenger, or passengers, the driver shall not permit any other person to occupy or ride in said taxicab, except at the specific request of and originating with, the original passenger or passengers. This prohibition shall not apply to any multiple ride program wherein the passenger or passengers are being transported at reduced rates in consideration of such multiple ride program and the fare of each passenger is separately computed by mechanical or electronic taximeters.
(Amended by Ordinance 2888-C.S. — Effective Jan. 13, 1977)
SEC. 10-052.7. UNATTENDED TAXICABS:
It shall be unlawful for any taxicab to remain standing in any established taxicab stand, unless said cab is attended by a driver or operator, except when assisting passengers to load or unload, or when answering his telephone.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.8. DECEPTION OF PASSENGERS:
No driver shall deceive, or attempt to deceive, any passenger who may ride in his taxicab as to his destination, or the rate of fare to be charged, or shall convey any passenger, or cause him to be conveyed to a place other than directed by him and in no event shall any operator, or driver, take a longer route to the destination than necessary, unless so requested by the passenger or passengers.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.9. DRIVER PERMITS REQUIRED:
It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow or permit any driver to operate or drive within the City of Stockton a taxicab owned or under the control of said owner unless said driver has a valid permit issued to said driver pursuant to Division 2, Part III of this Chapter.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-052.10. RESPONSE TIMES—EXCEPTIONS:
Taxicab owners and drivers shall respond to calls for service in as expeditious a manner as possible. Taxicab owners shall ensure that drivers are dispatched immediately upon the taxicab company’s receipt of a call for service. Drivers dispatched by the taxicab company shall arrive at the call location within a reasonable time, not to exceed 45 minutes from the time the request for service was received by the taxicab company.
Upon receipt of a call for service, the taxicab company shall provide the requesting party and the driver who is dispatched to the call with an expected time of arrival within the allotted 45 minutes response period. In the event a driver believes he or she shall be delayed and/or unable to respond within the designated time period, the driver shall immediately notify the taxicab company. Upon being so informed, the taxicab company shall immediately contact the requesting party and inform the requesting party of the anticipated length of the delay.
In determining whether service has been provided within a reasonable time period, such factors as the number of calls for service received in the applicable time period, traffic conditions for the route of travel, and the occurrence of other verifiable factors that are outside the control of the taxicab owner and/or driver shall be considered. Delays in response time occurring as a result of a driver handling calls not dispatched by or reported to the taxicab company shall not be considered a reasonable justification for the drivers failure to respond within the allotted 45 minute response time.
Failure by the taxicab owner and/or driver to provide service within the allotted 45 minutes response time shall constitute an infraction, as defined in this Part. In addition to any other penalties and/or remedies afforded pursuant to this Part, four or more failures within a one year period to provide service within the allotted 45 minute response time shall constitute “unsatisfactory services,” as set forth in Section 10-046.7 of this Part, and shall be considered sufficient grounds for revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew a taxicab company’s certificate of public convenience. Such revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the certificate of public convenience shall be made only after the taxicab owner has been afforded the opportunity to have a hearing before the Stockton City Council as set forth in Section 10-046.8 of the Part.
(Added by Ordinance 017-02C.S. – Effective May 9, 2002)
SEC. 10-053. TAXICAB STANDS:
SEC. 10-053.1. STANDING OR PARKING IN OTHER THAN DESIGNATED STANDS:
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any taxicab or vehicle for hire to stand or park the same upon any public street, other public place or on any private property within an area in the City of Stockton bounded by Park Street, Hazelton Avenue, Van Buren Street and Aurora Street while awaiting employment except in spaces or stands set apart for that purpose. Provided, however, the City Council may from time to time by resolution change the boundaries of the area set out in this Section.
1. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any taxicab or vehicle for hire from parking on private property, if the owner of the private property gives permission in writing, and a copy of such written permission is filed with the Chief of Police.
2. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any taxicab or vehicle for hire from parking in spaces legally available for other passenger vehicles or on any private property when said taxicab or vehicle for hire is out of service and the driver is not soliciting. Provided, however, that the driver of a taxicab or vehicle for hire so parked shall display upon the windshield of the taxicab or vehicle for hire a card of a type and form designated by the Chief of Police, setting out the reason for said parking and the location of the driver.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-053.2. PERMITS FOR TAXICAB STANDS:
Jurisdiction to issue permits for taxicab stands or places shall be vested in the City Council. All permits shall be revocable at the pleasure of the City Council and all applications therefor shall be referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. The City Council shall not grant a taxicab stand without taking into consideration the need for such stand by the company and the convenience of the general public and shall not grant such stand where such stand would tend to create a traffic hazard. Said permits shall not be transferable.
SEC. 10-053.3. SPECIAL OPEN STANDS — ESTABLISHMENT — USE:
The City Manager may designate a "special open stand" in such place or places upon the streets of the City as he deems necessary.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Part, no more than one taxicab at a time from any company holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall occupy said "special open stand."
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-053.4. PERMIT LICENSE FEE:
For each permit for a taxicab stand or parking space or place or for the privilege of using a special open stand upon any public street or other public place in the City of Stockton, owner shall pay to the City for each said stand, parking space or place a fee as may be set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-053.5. PARKING OTHER VEHICLES IN TAXICAB STANDS:
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any other vehicle to park in a taxicab or vehicle for hire space or stand.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 1223-C.S. — Effective May 20, 1965)
SEC. 10-054. PUBLIC LIABILITY:
SEC. 10-054.1. PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE:
It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle, as defined in Section 10-045.1 hereof, unless there shall be filed with the City Manager of the City of Stockton a Liability Insurance Policy issued by a solvent corporation holding a certificate of authority to do insurance business in the State of California, which policy shall conform in all respects to the requirements of this Section and which meets the approval of the City Attorney. In lieu of filing the insurance policy herein referred to, a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance corporation meeting the approval of the City Attorney may be filed. The certificate must show that a policy meeting the requirements of this Section has been issued and shall set forth the expiration date of such policy. The liability policy required under this Section shall insure against loss from the liability imposed by law for injury to or death of any person or damage to any property caused by the operation of any vehicle operated under the provisions hereof in the following amounts, to wit:
(a) one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for death or injuries to any one person in any one accident;
(b) three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for death or injuries to any two or more persons in any one accident or occurrence;
(c) one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for damage to property of others.
The policy of insurance so provided shall contain a provision that such policy may not be cancelled or reduced in amount except after thirty (30) days notice in writing to be given to the City Manager of the City of Stockton.
(Amended by Ordinance 3249-C.S. — Effective Nov. 29, 1979)
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