§ 15-194. Taximeters.  


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  • Every taxicab shall be equipped with a taximeter prescribed by the chief of police which mechanically or electronically calculates the charge, both for distance traveled and for waiting time, and displays the charge clearly to the passenger. Taximeters shall be operated at all times during the transportation of paying passengers. Taximeters shall be inspected and validated for accuracy during inspections. No taxicab shall operate with a defective taximeter.

    (Code 1978, § 19.1-6)

(Code 1978, § 19.1-6)