Subchapter B. COLORS AND MARKINGS
Sec.
1017.11. Distinctive colors and markings.
1017.12. Required markings and information.
1017.13. Removal of name, colors and markings.
1017.14. Taxicab numbering.§ 1017.11. Distinctive colors and markings.
(a) Taxicabs generally.
(1) A taxicab must display the same colors and markings of its dispatcher that is on file with the Authority as provided in § 1019.7 (relating to name, colors and markings review).
(2) The doors and the rear quarter panels of the taxicab must be dedicated to information about the dispatcher, including its name and phone number.
(3) A taxicab may not use the services of more than one dispatcher.
(b) Partial-rights taxicabs. Taxicabs operated through a partial-rights certificate must have the same colors and markings.
(c) Simulation of colors and markings. A person may not mark, paint or design the exterior appearance of a taxicab to display inaccurate information, including an association with a dispatcher to which the vehicle is not associated.
Authority The provisions of this § 1017.11 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B02.
Source The provisions of this § 1017.11 temporarily amended May 5, 2017, effective February 25, 2017, expire upon promulgation of final-form regulations or on November 5, 2018, whichever is later, as set forth in 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B02(b), 47 Pa.B. 2558. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (374001).
Cross References This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1019.7 (relating to name, colors and markings review).
§ 1017.12. Required markings and information.
(a) In addition to the name, colors and markings required under § 1019.7 (relating to name, colors and markings review), a taxicab must continually display all of the following markings and information:
(1) The identification number required under § 1017.14 (relating to taxicab numbering) must be posted on the front fenders of the taxicab and on the rear of the taxicab in print at least 3 inches in height and at least 1/2 inch in width.
(2) Current State certificates of inspection stickers affixed to the lower driver side windshield as provided in 75 Pa.C.S. § 4728 (relating to display of certificate of inspection).
(3) Current inspection stickers required under § 1017.32 (relating to TLD inspection sticker required) must be attached to the lower passenger side windshield.
(4) If the vehicle is a medallion taxicab, the current medallion must be attached to the hood of the vehicle.
(5) A taxicab must be registered with the Department of Transportation and obtain commercial registration plates identifying the vehicle as a taxicab bearing the letters ‘‘TX.’’
(6) If a taxicab is equipped with an approved safety camera system under § 1017.71 (relating to taxicab safety cameras), public notices must be affixed prominently to the exterior and interior of the taxicab as provided in § 1017.77 (relating to public notice).
(b) The Authority may produce the standardized postings required by this part for taxicabs and may permit certificate holders to produce substantially similar postings. The Authority will specify the location of each posting.
Authority The provisions of this § 1017.12 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B02.
Source The provisions of this § 1017.12 temporarily amended May 5, 2017, effective February 25, 2017, expire upon promulgation of final-form regulations or on November 5, 2018, whichever is later, as set forth in 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B02(b), 47 Pa.B. 2558. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (374002).
Cross References This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1017.5 (relating to basic vehicle standards); and 52 Pa. Code § 1017.77 (relating to public notice).
§ 1017.13. Removal of name, colors and markings.
(a) A vehicle may not be operated with the name, colors and markings of a taxicab unless the vehicle is authorized for taxicab service as provided in this part.
(b) The name, colors and markings identifying a vehicle as a taxicab shall be removed by the certificate holder within 72 hours of the removal of a medallion or other event which prohibits a vehicle from providing taxicab service. For example, a vehicle’s dispatcher name, taxicab colors and markings shall be removed when the vehicle is sold, the vehicle is removed from service due to mileage or age restrictions, or is otherwise not intended to immediately reinitiate taxicab service under this part.
§ 1017.14. Taxicab numbering.
(a) Medallion taxicabs. The identification number of a medallion taxicab will be the number on the medallion attached to the taxicab.
(b) Partial-rights taxicabs.
(1) Each partial-rights certificate holder shall notify the Director by filing Form PRT-2 ‘‘Vehicle Numbering’’ of its intention to use a new identification number for a taxicab or to reassign an existing number to a different taxicab. The PRT-2 may be obtained on the Authority’s web site at www.philapark.org/tld.
(2) The Director may deny the requested partial-rights taxicab number assignment if it is determined that the requested number may lead to regulatory or public confusion.
(c) Identification. Partial-rights taxicabs must be identified by a unique sequential number, as follows:
(1) Taxicabs with rights through Certificate No. 1011748-02 shall be numbered ‘‘G-1’’ for the first vehicle, ‘‘G-2’’ for the second vehicle, and continue according to that sequence until each taxicab is issued a unique number.
(2) Taxicabs with rights through Certificate No. 1011752-02 shall be numbered ‘‘B-1’’ for the first vehicle, ‘‘B-2’’ for the second vehicle, and continue according to that sequence until each taxicab is issued a unique number.
(3) Taxicabs with rights through Certificate No. 1015925-05 shall be numbered ‘‘CC-1’’ for the first vehicle, ‘‘CC-2’’ for the second vehicle, and continue according to that sequence until each taxicab is issued a unique number.
(4) Taxicabs with rights through Certificate No. 1011761-02 shall be numbered ‘‘D-1’’ for the first vehicle, ‘‘D-2’’ for the second vehicle, and continue according to that sequence until each taxicab is issued a unique number.
Authority The provisions of this § 1017.14 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B02.
Source The provisions of this § 1017.14 amended September 12, 2014, effective September 13, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 5867; temporarily amended May 5, 2017, effective February 25, 2017, expire upon promulgation of final-form regulations or on November 5, 2018, whichever is later, as set forth in 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B02(b), 47 Pa.B. 2558. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (374002) to (374003).
Cross References This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1011.2 (relating to definitions); 52 Pa. Code § 1017.5 (relating to basic vehicle standards); and 52 Pa. Code § 1017.12 (relating to required markings and information).
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