Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The operator of a taxi must ensure that the taxi is fitted with the equipment required by this regulation and that the light required by this regulation is working properly.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) The taxi must be fitted with a roof sign—
(a) made of opaque plastic or another substance approved by the road transport authority; and
(b) enclosing a light that can show white light; and
(c) displaying the word ‘taxi' on the front and back of the sign in black capital letters at least 70mm high.
(3) The light enclosed by the roof sign must be wired to the taximeter or, if there is no taximeter, must be operated, so that—
(a) while the taxi is hired or not for hire, the light will not be operating; and
(b) while the taxi is available for hire, the light will be operating.
(4) The operator of a taxi must ensure that the taxi does not display anything not required by this regulation to show that it is available for hire.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.