19Testing of taximeter

19 Testing of taximeter

(1)  In this regulation –

relevant fares, in relation to a taxi, means the fares calculated in accordance with a taxi fare order, made and in force under section 66A of the Act, for the taxi area within which, to which and from which the taxi may be operated as a taxi service;

remote electronic update, in respect of a taximeter, means an update, to the functions of the taximeter that correctly calculate and indicate the relevant fares for the taxi in which the taximeter is installed, that is undertaken without physical contact with the taximeter.

(2)  An authorised meter adjuster is to test a taximeter, that is unable to undergo a remote electronic update, to verify that the taximeter is –

(a) operating with a margin of error no greater than 1.5%; and

(b) correctly –

(i) measuring elapsed time and distance travelled; and

(ii) calculating and displaying the relevant fares.