20Signs and markings—hire vehicles

20 Signs and markings—hire vehicles

20 Signs and markings—hire vehicles

(1) A hire vehicle that is being used to provide a passenger service must not be painted or marked, or have signs or lights that—

(a) indicate it is a taxi or resemble those of a taxi, or

(b) could give rise to an inference that the vehicle is a taxi, or

(c) indicate or could give rise to an inference that the vehicle is a vehicle that is plying or standing for hire.

(2) The driver of a hire vehicle (other than a motor cycle) that is being used to provide a passenger service must ensure that a retroreflective sign is displayed on or attached to the vehicle that—

(a) makes it apparent that the vehicle is a hire vehicle, and

(b) is located on or near the rear of the driver’s side of the vehicle, and

(c) is clearly visible from the outside of the vehicle.

(3) The sign may be in the form of an identifying logo or other business identification.

(4) Subclause (1) is specified as a safety standard for the owner of the vehicle.

(5) The provider of a booking service is a responsible person for this safety standard, if the hire vehicle is used to provide a related booked service.

cl 20: Am 2018 No 25, Sch 5.30.