52 Pa. Code § 1017.21 - Taxicab meters

(a) Generally. Each taxicab must be equipped with one sealed meter that satisfies the requirements in this subchapter.

(b) Inspection and seals.

(1) A taxicab meter will be inspected by the Authority prior to use.

(2) The Authority will conduct meter accuracy testing to assure the meter is calibrated as provided in § 1017.22 (relating to meter calibration and testing).

(3) Each taxicab meter must be equipped with a tamper-resistant seal to ensure that it is incapable of unauthorized access or manipulation of the data contained therein or to charge a fare not authorized by the Authority as provided in section 5703 or 5720 of the act, or both (relating to rates; and wages). Upon determining that a meter functions properly, the Enforcement Department will attach a numbered seal to the meter, if applicable.

(4) A meter may not be used in a taxicab unless it is sealed as provided in paragraph (3). If the seal becomes broken or damaged, the certificate holder shall remove the taxicab from service immediately and schedule a new meter inspection by the Enforcement Department.

(c) Location of meter. The meter shall be installed in the center of the driver portion of the taxicab in a position that permits the passenger to view the current fare.

Notes

52 Pa. Code § 1017.21

The provisions of this § 1017.21 temporarily amended May 5, 2017, effective 2/25/2017, expire upon promulgation of final-form regulations or on November 5, 2018, whichever is later, as set forth in 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02(b), 47 Pa.B. 2558.

Subsection (b) has been recognized as invalid as applied to partial-rights taxicabs. Germantown Cab Company v. Philadelphia Parking Authority, 155 A.3d 669 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017).

The provisions of this § 1017.21 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02.

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1017.26 (relating to certificate holder responsible); and 52 Pa. Code § 1021.11 (relating to driver requirements).