The following words as used in these regulations,
unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings:
The place of business licensed by the Town of Falmouth from
which vehicles for hire shall be dispatched.
A taximeter is cleared when it is inoperative with respect
to all fare indication, when no indication of fare or extras is shown
and when all parts are in those positions in which they are designed
to be when the vehicle on which the taximeter is installed is not
engaged by a passenger.
The pressure of a tire when the tire is at ambient temperature.
The Chief of Police of the Town of Falmouth or any person
or persons so designated by the Chief of Police.
Charges to be paid by a passenger in addition to the fare,
including any charge at a flat rate for the transportation of passengers
in excess of a stated number and any charge for the transportation
of baggage.
That side of a taximeter upon which passenger charges are
indicated.
That portion of the charge for the fare of a vehicle that
is automatically calculated by a taximeter through the operation of
the mileage or time mechanism.
A plate at the end of the lever arm or similar part by which
the operating condition of a taximeter is controlled.
A taximeter is hired when it is operative with respect to
all applicable indications of fare or extras. The indications of fare
include time and distance where applicable unless qualified by another
indication of "Time Not Recording" or an equivalent expression.
The interval corresponding to the initial money drop.
An increase of fare indication. The "initial money drop"
is the first increment of fare indication following the flag pull.
The sign of markers furnished by the Registry of Motor Vehicles
on which is displayed the license number or marks assigned to a vehicle
for hire.
Any person, firm, partnership, association or entity owning
and operating a licensed vehicle for hire business.
Any officer authorized to make arrests or serve criminal
process, provided that person is in uniform or displays his badge
of office.
A mileage test, over a measured course, of a complete taximeter
assembly when installed on a vehicle, the mechanics being actuated
as a result of vehicle travel.
The straight line distance traveled per revolution of the
wheel (or wheels) that actuates the taximeter; the rolling circumference
is the average distance traveled per revolution of the wheels.
The space in a vehicle for hire ordinarily occupied by one
person.
An instrument or device approved by the Director of the Division
of Standards by which the charge to a passenger for hire of a licensed
vehicle is automatically calculated and on which such charge is plainly
indicated. A taximeter may be a:
SINGLE-TARIFF TAXIMETEROne that calculates fares at a single rate only.
MULTIPLE-TARIFF TAXIMETEROne that may be set to calculate fares at any one of two or more rates.
A large packing case or box that claps shut used as a luggage
or for storage.
Any vehicle used or to be used for the conveyance of persons
for hire from place to place. Vehicles for hire may consist of the
following classifications, but not limited to:
LIMOUSINEAn unmetered and unmarked auto or similar passenger vehicle carrying passengers for hire, duly licensed as a limousine by the Examiner and does not pick up, transport or discharge passengers along a route.
LIVERYA marked and unmetered auto or similar passenger vehicle carrying passengers for hire, duly licensed as a livery by the Examiner and does not pickup, transport or discharge passengers along a route.
TAXICABA metered and marked auto or similar passenger vehicle carrying passengers for hire, duly licensed as a taxicab by the Examiner and does not pickup, transport or discharge passengers along a route.
License issued by the Selectmen authorizing the operation
of a vehicle for hire business.
Any person who operates a vehicle for hire while engaged
in the transportation of a fare or client.
License issued by the Examiner to a person, who operates
a vehicle for hire while engaged in the transportation of a fare or
client.
Permit issued by the Examiner to a vehicle for hire license
holder authorizing the use of a particular vehicle for the conveyance
of persons for hire from place to place.
Any public way, any private way laid out for public use,
any way dedicated to public use or any places to which the public
has a right of access as invitees or licensees.
