§ 55.11. Telecommunication Devices.

(1)

Two-way Radio Required. All Taxicabs shall be equipped with an operational two-way radio or comparable communication devices such that office dispatchers may immediately and effectively notify Drivers of requests for service and such that drivers may immediately and effectively request assistance should assistance be needed.

(2)

Electronic Devices Prohibited. Any electrical device such as radar detectors/"fuzz busters," police, two-way or similar scanners, or two-way radio frequency monitors are prohibited within the Vehicle-for-Hire or in the possession of the Driver. Hand-carried AM-FM radios, televisions or other similar entertainment musical devices are allowed.

(3)

Possession of Monitoring Devices. No Vehicle Permit-Holder shall possess at its place of business, dispatch operation or in any building or Vehicle-for-Hire any device used for the monitoring of a competitor's radio frequency.

(Ord. of 4-20-1998, Doc. #31157; Ord. No. 2014-64, § 3, 12-15-2014, Doc. #1412151203)