52 Pa. Code § 1053.43 - Certain limousine requirements

(a) Purpose. This section is intended to address limousine service in Philadelphia that is within the jurisdiction of the Authority as provided by the act, but is not commonly considered either Philadelphia service or limousine service by the public or other regulating agencies as identified in subsection (b).

(b) Certain limousines covered. This section applies to remote carriers as provided in § 1053.42 (relating to remote carriers).

(c) Regulation.

(1) Limousines subject to this section will be subject to regulation and enforcement by the Authority for violations of Department of Transportation equipment inspection standards in 67 Pa. Code Chapter 175 (relating to vehicle equipment and inspection). For example, a limousine registered as provided in this section that is determined by the Authority to be in the course of providing service with a broken windshield will be subject to the standard enforcement procedures of this part.

(2) Limousines registered as provided in this section must comply with the instructions of an inspector and submit to field inspections as provided in § 1055.14 (relating to field inspections). Authority field inspections of limousines may include an investigation of compliance with PUC regulations and orders.

(3) Except as provided in this chapter, limousines subject to this section must adhere to the regulations and orders of the PUC and are not required to adhere to regulations of the Authority while providing limousine service in Philadelphia except for the requirements under § 1057.16 (relating to trip sheet requirements). The Authority may pursue enforcement of PUC regulations before the PUC, as appropriate.

(d) Insurance. A person that seeks registration of a limousine as provided in this section shall comply with § 1065.1 (relating to limousine insurance), except that the limits of insurance coverage need not exceed those required by the PUC.

Notes

52 Pa. Code § 1053.43

The provisions of this § 1053.43 amended September 12, 2014, effective 9/13/2014, 44 Pa.B. 5867; 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.

The provisions of this § 1053.43 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02.

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1053.42 (relating to remote carriers).