Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (TAXI SERVICES) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2003 (NO 1) (NO 32 OF 2003) - REG 6

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95     Taxis to be fitted with complying taximeters

    (1)     The accredited operator of a taxi must ensure—

        (a)     the taxi is fitted with a taximeter; and

        (b)     the taximeter complies with the standards approved under regulation 158 (1) (Standards for taximeters).

    (2)     An accredited operator of a taxi commits an offence if the operator fails to comply with subregulation (1).

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Note     It is also an offence to interfere with a taximeter in certain circumstances, see reg 159.

    (3)     Subregulation (1) (b) does not apply to a taxi if an exemption under regulation 95A is in force for the taxi.

    (4)     An offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.

95A     Exemption from requirement to comply with taximeter standards

    (1)     The road transport authority may, in writing, exempt a taxi from regulation 95 (1) (b).

    (2)     If the road transport authority exempts a taxi under subregulation (1), the authority must endorse the licence for the taxi accordingly.

    (3)     An exemption under subregulation (1) commences on the later of the date (if any) stated in the exemption and the endorsement by the road transport authority of the exemption on the taxi's licence.

    (4)     An exemption under subregulation (1) is a notifiable instrument.

Note     A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.