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Taxi Testing Manual -Taxi Meter

2.7 Taxi Meter

Information

Method of Inspection

Reason for Rejection

 

The taxi meter will be check for security and  accuracy

 

1.      Check that a taxi meter is fitted, fitted correctly  and is complete

2.      Check for condition and position

 

3.      Check for accuracy with respect to distance and time

4.      Check taxi meter seals for presence and condition and that they are of the correct type

5.      Check that the begging light works at the correct time in sequence with the operation of the taxi meter,

 

1.      Taxi meter is in anyway defective

2.    Fitted in a position not approved by the Licensing Authority

3.      Found to be inaccurate after testing with respect to distance and time

4.      Seal missing or having been tampered with

5.      Obscuring the forward vision of the driver

6.      Any manual method of operating the begging lamp.

7.   Is in a dangerous position

8.   Meter is  insecure