The following words and terms, when used in this
subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
Impoundable offense-The occurrence of
any of the following circumstances is an impoundable offense:
(i) An unauthorized taxicab provides, or
attempts to provide, call or demand service in Philadelphia.
(ii) A taxicab provides, or attempts to
provide, call or demand service in Philadelphia through the use of a meter not
approved by the Authority as provided in §
1017.23 (relating to approved
meters) or a meter that has been manipulated to charge a fare not authorized by
the Authority as provided in section 5703 or 5720 of the act (relating to
rates; and wages), or both.
(iii)
The condition of a taxicab creates an immediate threat to public safety if
permitted to continue operation.
(iv) The continued operation of a taxicab by
the driver creates an immediate threat to public safety except when the
certificate holder is able to promptly provide an alternate adult individual
with a valid driver's license to assume control of the vehicle.
(v) A vehicle provides, or attempts to
provide, call or demand service in Philadelphia with a counterfeit medallion.
Registered lienholder-A person having a
vehicle lien interest that is registered with the Department of Transportation
or the similarly authorized registering agency of the jurisdiction identified
on the license plate of the vehicle, if any, on the date the vehicle was
impounded.
Registered owner-The owner of the
vehicle as registered with the Department of Transportation, or the similarly
authorized registering agency of the jurisdiction identified on the license
plate of the vehicle, if any, on the date the vehicle was impounded.
Unauthorized taxicab-
(i) A vehicle without a current and valid TLD
inspection sticker affixed as provided in §
1017.32 (relating to TLD
inspection sticker required).
(ii) A
taxicab that has been placed out of service as provided in §
1003.32 (relating to out of
service designation).
(iii) A
taxicab that is operated under a certificate of public convenience that has
been placed out of service as provided in §
1003.32.
(iv) The term does not apply to a vehicle
that provides call or demand service as provided in section 5714(d)(1) of the
act (relating to certificate and medallion required) under current
authorization from the PUC.
Vehicle-The term includes the vehicle
and equipment used or capable of being used to provide taxicab service.
