Number
060644
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
An ordinance revising certain public passenger vehicle regulations for the purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions.
Sections
100-50-3-a am
100-51-6-b am
100-51-7-b am
100-51-7-c cr
100-51-7-d rc
100-53-1-0 am
100-53-2-a am
100-54-1 rc
100-59-1-a am
100-65 am
100-66-1 am
Analysis
This ordinance revises certain public passenger vehicle regulations for the purposes of clarifying language related to the operation of public passenger vehicles by persons not holding a valid public passenger vehicle driver’s license, and the displaying of certain vehicle markings, complaint forms, rate and complaint placards and public passenger vehicle licenses. In addition, this ordinance revises various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors and eliminating obsolete provisions.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 100-50-3-a of the code is amended to read:
100-50. Public Passenger Vehicle Permits.
3. PERMIT.
a. Descriptions and Restriction. A permit shall be issued only to a vehicle owner. The permit shall contain the engine number of each motor vehicle, together with the date of inspection of the vehicle, and blank spaces upon which an entry shall be made of the date of each inspection of the vehicle. The permit shall be conspicuously and prominently displayed in each vehicle by the owner and shall be kept there at all times. An exception may be made to the [[plate and]] permit display as provided in s. 100-51-7-b.
Part 2. Section 100-51-6-b of the code is amended to read:
100-51. Vehicle Inspection.
6. DOCUMENTS.
b. Applicants for transfer under s. 100- 50-2-b-2 and [[licensees]] >>permittees<< replacing a vehicle under s. 100-50-8 who cannot obtain a certificate of vehicle registration, because of a waiting period imposed by the Wisconsin department of transportation, may present an application showing proof of receipt of the application by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and payment of the registration fee. [[Licensees]]>>Permittees<< providing the proof of application shall present the certificate of vehicle registration to the city clerk as soon as it is issued.
Part 3. Section 100-51-7-b of the code is amended to read:
7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
b. Each [[motor vehicle]]>> taxicab and shuttle vehicle, excepting a shuttle vehicle meeting the definition under s. 100-3-23-b, << shall have clearly and permanently marked on the right and left sides of the vehicle the word "Milwaukee" as well as the permit number, the type of permit and the name of the owner of the vehicle or the trade name under which the vehicle is operated, placed on the front or rear doors with the permit number at least 5 inches high in a color to contrast with the auto body color. The permit number shall be similarly marked on the trunk or door at the rear of the vehicle. The permit number shall also be clearly displayed on the back of the driver's seat. Vehicles with shuttle permits shall have the word "shuttle" permanently marked in similar 5 inch letters on the left and right side of the vehicle. The licensing committee may require vehicle marking other than as required by this paragraph for specified types of vehicles.
Part 4. Section 100-51-7-c of the code is created to read:
c. Except as provided in par. d-1, each public passenger vehicle shall have available, in the passenger compartment in a conspicuous place plainly visible to all occupants of the vehicle, complaint forms provided by vehicle owners, in a format approved by the city clerk.
Part 5. Section 100-51-7-d of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
d. Except as provided in subd.1, each public passenger vehicle shall have posted, in the passenger compartment in a conspicuous place plainly visible to all occupants of the vehicle, a rate and service complaint placard provided by the city, in substantially the following form:
Milwaukee Taxicab Permit Number ______
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS
The Rates of Fare are:
Fill in with approved rates and zone map
if required.
Complaints regarding rates or service may be
addressed to:
License Division Manager, City Clerk’s
Office
Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.
Telephone: 414-286-2238
Complainant: Please provide the name of the
driver, vehicle number, company name, trip date
and time, and details of the complaint.
d-1. Luxury limousines and shuttle vehicles meeting the definition under s. 100-3-23-b shall provide to passengers, at the time the service is contracted for hire, the information provided on the complaint form and rate and service complaint placard required under this subsection.
d-2. Complaints shall be in writing and contain the name of the driver, vehicle number, company name, trip date and time, and the details of the complaint.
Part 6. Section 100-53-1-0 of the code is amended to read:
100-53. Financial Responsibility.
1. REQUIRED. No person may operate or obtain a [[license]]>>permit<< to operate a public passenger vehicle unless the person has given to the city and there is in full force and effect at all times while the person is driving or operating a public passenger vehicle, on file with the city clerk, one of the following:
Part 7. Section 100-53-2-a of the code is amended to read:
2. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION.
a. The surety bond, direct obligations or insurance policy required by this section shall be deposited with the city clerk before a permit shall be issued, and shall contain a clause by which the person issuing the bond or policy, or the secretary of state issuing the certificate of self-insurance shall be required to notify the city clerk and by registered mail or by personal service of the cancellation of the bond or policy. The notice of cancellation shall be received by the city clerk at least 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation of the surety bond or insurance policy of any permittee, otherwise the bond or policy shall remain in full force and effect. If the vehicle owner fails within the period specified in the notice of cancellation to provide new surety bonds, direct obligations, insurance policies, or cash sufficient to comply with the requirements of this section, the permit [[and plate]] issued for the taxicab affected by the cancellation shall be returned to the city clerk no later than 9 a.m. on the day the bond or policy ceases to be in effect. If the permit [[and plate are]]>>is<< not returned to the city clerk's office by the specified time, the permit will be automatically suspended by 9 a.m. on the day the bond or policy ceases to be in effect. The permit [[and plate]] will be reinstated upon presentation of documentation evidencing insurance coverage required in this section by operation of law.
Part 8. Section 100-54-1 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
100-54. Driver’s License.
1. LICENSE REQUIRED.
a. No person shall operate a public passenger vehicle in the city unless the person first holds a valid license issued under this section. No person shall operate any vehicle used for the transportation of elderly or handicapped persons in the city, regardless of whether the vehicle is licensed or otherwise regulated by the state of Wisconsin as a human service vehicle for the transportation of elderly or handicapped persons, unless the person first holds a valid license issued under this section.
b. No permittee may allow his or her vehicle to be operated by any person not holding a valid license issued under this section.
Part 9. Section 100-59-1-a of the code is amended to read:
100-59. Operating Regulations for all Public Passenger Vehicles.
1. LICENSE TO BE EXHIBITED.
a. Any driver while operating a vehicle shall display in a location clearly visible to the passengers and, in a motor vehicle illuminated at night, a valid license granted under this [[section]] >>chapter<<, which license shall display the photograph of the driver. >>In lieu of displaying the license in a conspicuous place in the vehicle, the license may be carried on the person of a driver engaged in the operation of a public passenger vehicle, excepting taxicabs, handicapped-elderly vehicles and shuttle vehicles meeting the definition under s. 100-3-23-a. <<
Part 10. Section 100-65 of the code is amended to read:
100-65. Shuttle Vehicles. [[Section]] >>Excepting shuttle vehicles meeting the definition under s. 100-3-23-b, s.<< 100-67 states the regulations regarding shuttle vehicle means of securing passenger occupancy, and routes and schedules. Each person holding a permit for a shuttle vehicle shall post a current route schedule in the vehicle and submit a copy to the city clerk. No shuttle vehicle may deviate from the route filed with the city clerk, without the person holding a permit for the shuttle vehicle having first filed an amended route and schedule form with the city clerk's office at least 48 hours prior to the change in route and schedule.
Part 11. Section 100-66-1 of the code is amended to read:
100-66. Luxury Limousines. 1. Section 100-67 states the regulations regarding luxury limousine >>, and shuttle vehicle meeting the definition under s. 100-3-23-b,<< means of securing passenger occupancy, and routes and schedules.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:_____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date:____________________
Requestor
License Division
Drafter
CCL06821-1
RGP
08/31/06
LRB06458-1
TWM:mbh
9/6/2006