Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (TAXI SERVICES) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2003 (NO 1) (NO 32 OF 2003) - REG 8

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134     Operation of taxi roof sign by drivers

    (1)     The driver of a taxi commits an offence if the taxi's roof sign is lit when the taxi is not available for hire.

Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.

Example of when a taxi is not available for hire

when the taxi is travelling to a pick-up point within the meaning of reg 127

Note     An example is part of these regulations, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

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

    (3)     In this regulation:

"roof sign" means the roof sign mentioned in regulation 106 (2) (Taxi roof sign indicating hiring availability).