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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.4277 - Authority to tow vehicles from private property: Written authorization

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An operator of a tow car may tow a vehicle
			 from real property pursuant to a written authorization from the owner of the
			 property or an authorized agent of the owner if:
(a) The owner of the property or an
			 authorized agent of the owner has entered into a written agreement with the
			 operator of a tow car in which the owner or authorized agent grants to the
			 operator of a tow car the authorization to tow vehicles from the real property
			 at the discretion of the operator of a tow car; and
(b) The written agreement provides that the
			 operator of a tow car may tow from the real property only those vehicles that
			 are parked:
(1) Within 15 feet of a fire
			 hydrant;
(2) In a fire
			 lane;
(3) In a manner that
			 interferes with an entrance to or exit from the real property; or
(4) In any parking space designated for
			 persons who are handicapped in violation of NRS
			 NRS
			 484B.467.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.428 - Refusal to tow vehicles

Current through June 11, 2024
If a person other than a law enforcement
			 agency, the owner of the vehicle, his or her agent, or the driver of the
			 vehicle requests that a vehicle be towed or removed from an area, the operator
			 of the tow car may refuse to tow or remove that vehicle.
Added to NAC by Pub. Service
			 Comm'n, eff. 9-1-87
NRS
			 706.171
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.430 - Logs for dispatch

Current through June 11, 2024
An operator of a tow car shall maintain a log
			 for dispatches for nonconsensual tows which contains the following information
			 for each request for a nonconsensual tow:
1. The date and time of the request for the
			 nonconsensual tow, including a designation of "a.m." or "p.m." or other
			 comparable designation of time.
2.
			 The name of the person requesting that a vehicle be towed without the prior
			 consent of the owner or operator of the vehicle.
3. The model, make, identification number,
			 number of the license plate, state of registration and year of manufacture of
			 the towed vehicle, if available.
4.
			 The exact location from which the vehicle was towed.
5. The exact location to which the vehicle
			 was initially towed, if different from the address of the facility where the
			 vehicle is stored.
6. The date and
			 time when:
(a) The tow car was
			 dispatched;
(b) The tow car arrived
			 at the location of the vehicle to be towed; and
(c) The nonconsensual tow of the vehicle was
			 completed.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.432 - Notice of towing and storage; release of vehicle upon which law enforcement agency places "Hold" designation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The operator of
			 a tow car shall notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the
			 site from which the vehicle was towed of the make, model and license number of
			 each vehicle towed under Category C within either 90 minutes after the towing
			 of the vehicle commences or 30 minutes after the vehicle arrives at the storage
			 facility, whichever occurs first.
2. The operator of a tow car that tows a
			 vehicle, upon which a law enforcement agency places a "Hold" designation so
			 that the law enforcement agency may conduct further investigations, shall:
(a) Send a certified letter to the owner of
			 the vehicle that contains the information set forth in paragraph (a) of
			 subsection 1 of NRS
			 NRS
			 706.4479; and
(b) Release the vehicle as instructed by the
			 law enforcement agency that placed the "Hold" designation on the vehicle,
within 24 hours after receiving notice from the law enforcement agency to
			 change the "Hold" designation to a "Released" designation.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.434 - Equipment for towing; pushing

Current through June 11, 2024
An operator of a tow car may use a rigid bar,
			 tow line or cradle to tow a vehicle that is incapable of self-propulsion but is
			 capable of being moved on its own wheels; however, the operator must have full
			 control of the vehicle being towed. Unless it is necessary to remove a vehicle
			 which is blocking a lane of traffic, an operator of a tow car shall not push
			 any vehicle.
Added to NAC by Pub. Service
			 Comm'n, eff. 9-1-87
NRS
			 706.171
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.436 - Weight of vehicle to be towed

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The weight of
			 the vehicle to be towed includes, without limitation, the weight of any load
			 the vehicle is carrying. To determine the weight, an operator of a tow car may
			 consider any manifest of the contents of the load.
2. An operator of a tow car who has been
			 granted authority by the Nevada Transportation Authority to operate a tow car
			 shall use a tow car of sufficient size and weight that is appropriately
			 equipped and rated to transport the towed vehicle safely.
Added to NAC by Pub. Service
			 Comm'n, eff. 9-1-87; A by Transportation Serv. Auth. by R071-98, 10-28-98;
			 R080-00, 7-26-2000
NRS
			 706.171
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.440 - Disposition of personal property

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The operator of
			 a tow car shall not use or hold any cargo or personal property as a bailment
			 for the rates and charges incurred in towing a vehicle, except that cargo may
			 be held as security for payment of charges associated with cleaning the area
			 where the cargo has spilled or for loading, transporting, securing or storing
			 the cargo.
2. Accessories and
			 equipment for a towed vehicle shall be deemed part of the vehicle rather than
			 personal property for the purposes of this section.
3. Cargo and personal property left unclaimed
			 48 hours before the final disposition is to be made of the associated vehicle
			 may be sold or otherwise disposed of by the operator of a tow car.
Added to NAC by Pub. Service
			 Comm'n, eff. 9-1-87; A by Transportation Serv. Auth. by R040-02, 9-20-2002;
			 R091-05, 12-29-2005
NRS
			 706.171,
			 706.4467
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › TOW CARS › Section 706.442 - Remuneration or other consideration in exchange for business prohibited

Current through June 11, 2024
The
			 operator of a tow car shall not give any remuneration or other consideration to
			 any person who requests, authorizes or in any way notifies the operator of a
			 potential tow. Providing signs to a property owner which display the name,
			 address and telephone number of the operator of a tow car is not remuneration
			 for the purposes of this section.
Added to NAC by Pub. Service
			 Comm'n, eff. 9-1-87; A by Transportation Serv. Auth. by R080-00, 7-26-2000; A
			 by Nev. Transportation Auth. by R075-08,
			 9-18-2008
NRS
			 706.171
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.450 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used
			 in NAC 706.450 to
			 706.990, inclusive, and sections
			 2 to 12, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Administrator" means the Taxicab
			 Administrator or his or her authorized agent.
2. "Authority" means the Taxicab Authority
			 created by NRS
			 NRS
			 706.8818.
3. "Certificate" means a certificate of
			 public convenience and necessity issued by the Authority.
4. "Driver" means a person who is employed by
			 a certificate holder to operate a taxicab and includes a certificate holder
			 when the certificate holder operates a taxicab. The term does not include an
			 independent contractor.
5.
			 "Independent contractor" means a person who drives and leases a taxicab from a
			 certificate holder pursuant to sections 2 to 12, inclusive.
6. "Lease medallion" means the metal plate
			 issued by the Authority pursuant to section 10 which is affixed to a taxicab
			 authorizing it to be operated by an independent contractor within the
			 jurisdiction of the Authority.
7.
			 "Medallion" means the metal plate issued by the Authority which is affixed to a
			 taxicab authorizing it to be operated by a driver within the jurisdiction of
			 the Authority.
8. "Permit" means
			 the document supplied by the Authority authorizing a person to drive a taxicab
			 within the jurisdiction of the Authority for a period of 1 year.
9. "Regular business hours" means Monday
			 through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding legal holidays.
10. "Temporary permit" means the document
			 supplied by the Authority authorizing a person to drive a taxicab within the
			 jurisdiction of the Authority for less than 1 year.
Supplied in codification; A by
			 Taxicab Auth., 10-13-88; 11-22-95; R103-01, 1-24-2002; R121-01, 1-24-2002;
			 R064-02, 7-31-2002; R109-05, 2-23-2006; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.453 - Certificate: Qualifications of applicant; investigation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The burden of proof by clear and
			 convincing evidence is upon the applicant to satisfy the Authority of his or
			 her suitability to receive a certificate. The applicant must demonstrate:
(a) His or her financial ability to provide
			 continuous service, including sufficient equity capital to acquire the
			 necessary property and equipment, but not less than the amount of equity
			 capital required by NAC 706.473.
(b) He or she has no record of a conviction
			 of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude.
(c) He or she is not associated with,
			 controls, is controlled by or exercises common control with, an unsuitable
			 person.
(d) He or she has
			 sufficient experience or has employed persons with sufficient experience
			 properly to manage a taxicab company.
(e) His or her good moral
			 character.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.462 - Criteria for multiple licenses

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Authority
			 will consider the acquisition of another company or companies by an operator
			 with an existing certificate if after the acquisition of the new company the
			 combined medallions will not exceed 49 percent of the total number of
			 medallions in the industry.
2. In
			 every instance in which a certificate holder seeks approval for the transfer of
			 another certificate to his or her control, the Authority will consider whether
			 such multiple licensing is in the best interests of the State of Nevada, having
			 due regard for public convenience and the general welfare of the inhabitants of
			 these areas and of the traveling public.
3. In making this determination, the
			 following factors may be considered:
(a) Has
			 there been an adequate period of performance by the applicant by which the
			 Authority could conclude that existing operations are effective and therefore
			 warrant further extension?
(b) Will
			 the proposed transfer promote safe, adequate, economical and efficient service
			 and foster sound economic conditions in the taxicab industry?
(c) Will the proposed transfer result in
			 unjust discrimination, undue preference or advantage, or unfair or destructive
			 competitive practices?
(d) Any
			 other index or criteria deemed by the Authority to have effect on multiple
			 licensing and upon the public convenience and general welfare of the
			 public.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.465 - Transfer of interest in certificate or in corporation holding certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An interest in a certificate or in a
			 corporation holding a certificate may not be transferred without first making
			 application to and securing approval of the Authority.
2. A nonrefundable fee of $200 must accompany
			 an application for a transfer of any interest in a certificate or in a
			 corporation holding a certificate.
3. The Authority reserves the right to make
			 an investigation before approving a transfer. Upon determining that an
			 investigation is necessary, the Authority will notify the applicant of the
			 estimated cost of the investigation. The Authority will not commence the
			 investigation until the applicant has paid one-half of the estimated cost of
			 the investigation.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 104, eff. 4-18-71-NAC A 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.471 - Rates, charges and fares

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Only the
			 Authority may set, adjust, alter or change the rates, charges or fares for
			 service by a taxicab.
2. A hearing
			 concerning rates, charges or fares may be initiated by the Authority or upon
			 application of any certificate holder.
3. Except upon a showing that the public
			 interest requires otherwise, the rates, charges or fares of all holders of a
			 certificate in a county will be uniform.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 108, eff. 3-18-71-NAC A 6-13-86; 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.473 - Certificate holders: Equity capital

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each certificate
			 holder shall maintain an investment of not less than 20 percent equity capital
			 in his or her operations and include proof of that investment in his or her
			 annual report filed with the Authority.
2. A certificate holder who fails to maintain
			 adequate equity capital as required by subsection 1 shall, not later than 3
			 months after receiving notice from the Authority of that failure, file a plan
			 with the Authority to maintain such equity capital within the next 12
			 months.
3. Within 15 months after
			 receiving notice from the Authority that he or she has failed to maintain
			 adequate equity capital, a certificate holder must have an investment of not
			 less than 20 percent equity capital in his or her operations.
4. The Authority may revoke the certificate
			 of a certificate holder who fails to comply with the provisions of this
			 section.
Added to NAC by Taxicab Auth. by
			 R064-02, eff. 7-31-2002
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.474 - Certificate holders: Change of address; list of supervisory employees

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All certificate holders are required to
			 notify the Administrator any time they change the location of their
			 business.
2. Certificate holders
			 shall furnish to the Administrator a current list of supervisory or responsible
			 persons in their employ which includes a schedule indicating when they are
			 available. The persons on this list must be authorized to act for the
			 certificate holder in dealing with the Authority.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 203, eff. 3-18-71-NAC A 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.476 - Certificate holders: Notification of Administrator of complaint concerning driver

Current through June 11, 2024
If a certificate holder receives a complaint
			 concerning a driver or an independent contractor that alleges a violation of
			 any of the provisions of this chapter or chapter 706 of NRS, the certificate
			 holder shall notify the Administrator of the complaint not later than 2 working
			 days after receiving the complaint.
Added to NAC by Taxicab Auth. by
			 R064-02, eff. 7-31-2002; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.477 - Certificate holders: Notice of dismissal of drivers

Current through June 11, 2024
Each certificate holder
			 shall, within 2 working days, inform the Administrator of the dismissal of any
			 driver and the reason therefor. Within 5 working days after the end of each
			 month, each certificate holder shall provide the Authority with a list of all
			 drivers whose employment was terminated during the month.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 205, eff. 3-18-71-NAC A 10-13-88; R064-02,
			 7-31-2002
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.478 - Certificate holders: Dispatch log

Current through June 11, 2024
A certificate holder shall maintain a log for
			 each taxicab, including, without limitation, a taxicab operated by an
			 independent contractor, dispatched for service by a radio call. The log must
			 include:
1. The date and time the call
			 requesting transportation was received;
2. The name of the person or location
			 requesting transportation;
3. The
			 unit designation of the taxicab dispatched; and
4. The date and time the designated unit was
			 dispatched for the requested transportation.
Added to NAC by Taxicab Auth. by
			 R064-02, eff. 7-31-2002; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.479 - Certificate holders: Confidentiality of financial reports and records submitted to Authority

Current through June 11, 2024
The annual financial report submitted by a
			 certificate holder pursuant to the provisions of NRS
			 NRS
			 706.8829 and any financial records or other
			 documents submitted by a certificate holder pursuant to an audit conducted by
			 the Authority are confidential and may be disclosed only to:
1. A member of the Authority;
2. An authorized employee of the Authority
			 who needs the records for purposes relating to the administration of NRS
			 NRS
			 706.881 to
			 706.885,
			 inclusive; or
3. A person or
			 governmental entity that is authorized to obtain the records pursuant to an
			 order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Added to NAC by Taxicab Auth. by
			 R109-05, eff. 2-23-2006
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.480 - Commencement of operations; interruption of service

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A
			 certificate holder shall begin operations within 30 days after the certificate
			 is issued.
2. The holder of a
			 certificate shall provide regular service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If
			 an interruption in service occurs and is likely to continue more than 12 hours,
			 immediate notice must be given to the Authority of the character, course and
			 probable duration of the interruption.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rules 101 & 102, eff. 3-18-71; A 5-8-74-NAC A 1-25-85;
			 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.481 - Violent crime against driver on duty: Notification of certificate holders; dissemination of information concerning crime; participation in secret witness program

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a driver or
			 an independent contractor is the victim of a violent crime while on duty, the
			 Administrator will notify all certificate holders concerning the commission of
			 the crime, including all relevant details pertaining thereto.
2. Upon notification, a certificate holder
			 shall immediately disseminate the information concerning the crime to all
			 drivers and dispatch operators employed by him or her and to all independent
			 contractors who have entered into a lease agreement with the certificate holder
			 pursuant to sections 2 to 12, inclusive.
3. If funding is provided by certificate
			 holders for the payment of monetary rewards under a secret witness program,
			 pursuant to which a witness to a crime may provide information concerning the
			 crime without divulging his or her identity, all certificate holders shall
			 display an emblem, approved by the Administrator, on the outside passenger door
			 of each of their taxicabs and may display the emblem on the card holder inside
			 those taxicabs indicating their participation in the program.
Added to NAC by Taxicab Auth.,
			 eff. 11-22-95; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.483 - Accidents

Current through June 11, 2024
Whenever
			 a taxicab is involved in an accident, the Authority must be notified
			 immediately and the cab inspected by the Authority or its designee.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 107, eff. 4-18-71-NAC A 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.486 - Taxicabs: Color scheme, insigne, cruising light design, unit designation numbers; information placard

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each certificate
			 holder shall:
(a) Equip his or her taxicabs
			 with a cruising light approved by the Administrator attached to the top of the
			 taxicab which must be illuminated during the hours of darkness. The light must
			 not be confused with the signal lights described in NAC 706.501.
(b) Display in bold block letters, not less
			 than 6 inches in height, the unit number of each taxicab, on the sides of both
			 front fenders and on the left of the rear trunk lid of the taxicab in plain
			 view, in a color contrasting with the color of the taxicab.
(c) Display his or her telephone number and
			 the unit number of the taxicab within each taxicab in a location plainly
			 visible to all passengers.
(d)
			 Obtain approval from the Administrator for the color scheme, insigne, cruising
			 light design and assignment of unit designation numbers to ensure that they do
			 not conflict with those of another certificate holder.
(e) Affix inside each taxicab, in a
			 conspicuous place, a bracket or holder that would accommodate a 5-inch by
			 7-inch driver's permit and an authority rate card.
(f) Display inside each taxicab, in a
			 conspicuous place, a placard at least 5 inches by 7 inches in size in
			 substantially the following form:
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.487 - Taxicabs: Modification of color scheme or insigne

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A certificate holder shall not:
(a) Modify the color scheme or insigne of any
			 taxicab unless the certificate holder first secures written approval for the
			 modification from the Administrator in accordance with the provisions of this
			 section.
(b) Operate any taxicab on
			 which the color scheme or insigne has been modified without first securing
			 written approval for the modification from the Administrator in accordance with
			 the provisions of this section or for which approval has been withdrawn by the
			 Administrator pursuant to this section.
(c) Request more than six modifications of
			 the color scheme of its taxicabs at one time.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.489 - Taxicabs: Display of medallions

Current through June 11, 2024
A certificate holder shall not permit a cab to
			 be put into operation unless the medallion or lease medallion issued by the
			 Administrator is prominently displayed on the left rear fender of the
			 cab.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 202, eff. 4-18-71; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.492 - Taxicabs: Mechanical standards and special equipment

Current through June 11, 2024
A certificate holder shall
			 not permit a taxicab to be operated in passenger service unless the taxicab
			 meets all of the following standards in addition to those prescribed by
			 NRS
			 706.8837:
1. The front suspension system is in good
			 repair and proper working order.
2.
			 The engine, transmission and drive train, including mounts, are in good repair
			 and proper working order and, during normal operation, do not die, miss,
			 backfire or show noticeable loss of power.
3. The engine, transmission, drive train or
			 accessories must not emit loud noises so as to be disturbing to the passengers
			 or distracting to the driver or independent contractor.
4. The taxicab is equipped with an air filter
			 or adequate flame arrester covering the air intake of the carburetor.
5. The taxicab does not pull to the left or
			 right or tend to drift under normal driving conditions.
6. The engine, transmission, radiator or
			 accessories do not allow a noticeable quantity of fluid to leak.
7. The engine does not emit excessive smoke
			 from either the exhaust or crankcase.
8. All windows are operable, free of
			 obstruction and the driver's or independent contractor's view is not impaired
			 in any direction.
9. The brake
			 lining is of sufficient thickness to prevent the metal portion of the brake
			 shoe or pad from coming in contact with the brake drum or disc. Under normal
			 braking conditions, the taxicab does not pull to the left or right or unusual
			 locking of wheels does not occur.
10. Heating and air-conditioning systems are
			 mandatory equipment on all taxicabs operating in this State and are required to
			 provide reasonable comfort to passengers at their request and must conform to
			 reasonable standards of efficiency.
11. The taxicab must be equipped with:
(a) A mirror on the outside of the front door
			 on the passenger's side;
(b)
			 Operable trunk lid supports or a trunk rod or bar, one end of which is
			 permanently affixed to the vehicle;
(c) Straps to tie down the trunk;
(d) Windows that have not been tinted more
			 than the manufacturer's specifications for the vehicle;
(e) Seat belts that are maintained in a clean
			 and operable condition at all times;
(f) Automatic locks which control all doors
			 and which are operable at the driver's or independent contractor's door;
			 and
(g) A trunk release which is
			 operable from inside the trunk.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.495 - Taxicabs: Two-way radios; requests by telephone for service

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The two-way radio in each taxicab of a
			 certificate holder must be turned on and audible at all times.
2. A certificate holder shall provide
			 reasonable service to persons who make telephone requests for service if that
			 service is within the limits of the holder's certificate.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 303, eff. 4-18-71; A 8-16-78; 6-11-80-NAC A
			 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.496 - Taxicabs: Transportation for elderly persons and persons with permanent disabilities

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
			 Administrator shall establish, maintain and make known a telephone number for
			 elderly persons and persons with permanent disabilities to register complaints
			 regarding transportation by taxicab.
2. Each certificate holder shall inquire of a
			 person who requests transportation by taxicab within the area allocated to the
			 certificate holder whether he or she is an elderly person or a person with a
			 permanent disability.
3. Each
			 certificate holder shall inform a person who requests transportation by taxicab
			 within the area allocated to the certificate holder and who identifies himself
			 or herself as an elderly person or a person with a permanent disability of the:
(a) Estimated time of arrival of the
			 requested taxicab; and
(b)
			 Telephone number maintained by the Administrator pursuant to subsection
			 1.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.497 - Taxicabs: Registration and control by certificate holder; arrangements with driver

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any vehicle
			 operated as a taxicab must be registered to a certificate holder.
2. Except as otherwise provided in sections 2
			 to 12, inclusive, a certificate holder may not enter into any lease, commission
			 arrangement or other agreement concerning any taxicab registered to the
			 certificate holder unless he or she maintains full and complete control of the
			 taxicab at all times.
3. Except as
			 otherwise provided in sections 2 to 12, inclusive, a certificate holder may not
			 enter into a:
(a) Contract for
			 sale;
(b) Conditional
			 sale;
(c) Chattel mortgage;
			 or
(d) Lease, with an employee of
			 the certificate holder concerning any taxicab registered to the certificate
			 holder.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.501 - Taximeters: Design; lights

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Electronic
			 meters must have all phases of the "LED" or "LCD" digits working
			 properly.
2. The face of the
			 taximeter must be of sufficient transparency that the fare recording device can
			 be read by passengers and must be free of any obstruction. All meters purchased
			 after January 1, 1989, must have the numerals displayed in a color which can be
			 read from outside the taxicab.
3.
			 Every certificate holder shall equip its taxicabs with one or more amber lights
			 on top of the taxicab which are plainly visible. These lights must connect to a
			 contact switch attached to the taximeter and must automatically illuminate when
			 the taximeter is not in operation. These lights must operate independently from
			 the cruising lights and are considered as part of the meter.
4. Every electronic taximeter must be
			 connected to an amber light located in the rear window of the taxicab and the
			 light must be visible through all windows of the taxicab. This light must be
			 visible during the daylight from a distance of 100 feet. The light must
			 automatically illuminate when the taximeter is not in operation and is
			 considered part of the meter.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 305, eff. 4-18-71; A and renumbered as Rule 304, 8-16-78-NAC A
			 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818,
			 706.8836
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.504 - Taximeters: Inspection and seal

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A certificate
			 holder shall not place a taxicab in passenger service at any time unless the
			 taximeter has been inspected and sealed by the Authority at both the taximeter
			 and transmission.
2. If a
			 certificate holder removes a seal affixed by the Authority, he or she will
			 return the broken seal to the Authority upon inspection.
3. Any taxicab found by the Authority to
			 have:
(a) A defective or inaccurate
			 taximeter;
(b) A taximeter that
			 shows signs of having been tampered with; or
(c) A taximeter with either seal removed,
must be placed out of service and will not be put back into service until
			 inspected and approved by the Authority.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.507 - Trip charges

Current through June 11, 2024
1. After a
			 taximeter has been adjusted to reflect the trip charge, it must not be put back
			 in service until it has been sealed by the Authority.
2. The amounts collected by the trip charge
			 are due and payable to the Authority monthly, on or before the 10th day of the
			 month following the month in which they are collected.
3. On or before the 10th day of each month, a
			 return for the preceding month must be filed with the Authority in such form as
			 the Authority prescribes.
4. A
			 return or remittance not delivered to the office of the Authority on or before
			 the 10th day of the month in which it is due is delinquent.
5. If a return or remittance is delinquent, a
			 penalty of 10 percent and interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum must be
			 added to the amount owed.
6. If a
			 return or remittance is delinquent for more than 10 days, the Authority may
			 revoke or suspend the holder's certificate.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 4,
			 eff. 7-1-71-NAC A 1-25-85; 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.510 - Trip sheets

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
			 Administrator may confiscate a daily trip sheet at any time for good cause
			 after first furnishing the certificate holder, driver or independent contractor
			 with a duplicate or substitute copy of the sheet.
2. A simple receipt for a confiscated trip
			 sheet is sufficient if the sheet is confiscated more than 10 days after the
			 date of the sheet.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 206, eff. 3-18-71; A 5-8-74; 8-16-78; 6-11-80; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.513 - Drivers: Permits

Current through June 11, 2024
1. No person may
			 operate a taxicab within the jurisdiction of the Authority without having first
			 obtained a permit from the Administrator.
2. Permits issued by the Authority to a
			 driver remain the property of the Authority and must be returned to the
			 Authority when a driver changes companies, leaves the industry or upon demand
			 of the Authority.
3. Permits issued
			 by the Authority to an independent contractor remain the property of the
			 Authority and must be returned to the Authority if the permit is suspended,
			 revoked or expired or upon demand of the Authority.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 409, eff. 3-18-71-NAC A 10-13-88; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.516 - Drivers: Fitness

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Pursuant to NRS
			 NRS
			 706.8841, an applicant for a driver's permit
			 may not be considered by the Administrator to be fit, willing and able if he or
			 she has:
(a) Been convicted of any felony
			 within the past 5 years.
(b) Been
			 convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs within
			 the past 3 years.
(c) Been
			 convicted of any offense involving the sale of narcotics, dangerous drugs or
			 controlled substances.
(d) Been
			 found by the Administrator after sufficient background investigation, to be
			 morally unfit or the Administrator finds that issuance of a permit to the
			 applicant would be detrimental to the public health, welfare or
			 safety.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.519 - Drivers: Physical qualifications

Current through June 11, 2024
1. In addition to
			 the requirements of
			 NRS
			 706.8842, an applicant must:
(a) Meet the requirements of the Federal
			 Motor Carrier Safety Regulations,
			 49 C.F.R.
			 391.41 to
			 391.49,
			 inclusive.
(b) Provide to the
			 Administrator a copy of a health certificate valid for at least 2 years. If the
			 health certificate expires before the proposed date of expiration of the
			 applicant's permit, the applicant must obtain a new health certificate and
			 provide a copy to the Administrator before issuance of the permit.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.522 - Drivers: Temporary permits

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
			 Administrator may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for a driver's
			 permit to allow time for the background investigation and the processing of a
			 permanent permit. If during that time the Administrator finds the applicant
			 unfit, he or she shall deny the permit and recall the temporary
			 permit.
2. Temporary permits are
			 void after their expiration date. Holders of temporary permits are subject to
			 all laws and regulations and temporary permits are subject to suspension or
			 revocation.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rules 403 & 404, eff. 4-18-71; A 5-8-74
NRS
			 706.8818
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.525 - Drivers: Annual permits

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the
			 Administrator determines that an applicant meets all the requirements of NRS
			 NRS
			 706.8841 and
			 706.8842
			 and the regulations of the Authority, he or she shall issue an annual permit.
			 Annual permits are valid for 1 year after the date of application, unless
			 suspended or revoked.
2. Annual
			 permits, if they have expired, are not renewable.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rules 405 & 406, eff. 3-18-71-NAC A 1-25-85;
			 10-13-88
NRS
			 706.8818,
			 706.8841
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.528 - Drivers: Renewal, reapplication and replacement of permits; waiver or extension of requirements for renewal

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A permit holder
			 may, on or within 30 days before the expiration date of his or her permit,
			 renew it upon making application therefor, providing proof of completion of an
			 annual program for driver training specified by the Administrator and paying
			 the prescribed fee, subject to the requirements set forth in NAC
			 706.453 to
			 706.555, inclusive. After the
			 expiration date, a holder must make an application for a new permit and is
			 subject to the same laws and regulations and fees as a new applicant, unless
			 before the expiration date the Administrator for good cause grants a waiver or
			 extension of the requirements for renewal.
2. Upon the loss of a permit, the holder
			 shall immediately notify the Administrator and shall not operate or enter into
			 a lease agreement for a taxicab until the fee for a lost permit has been paid
			 and a duplicate permit issued.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rules 407 & 408, eff. 3-18-71; A 5-8-74-NAC A 10-13-88; 11-22-95; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.531 - Drivers: Display of permits

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A driver or
			 independent contractor shall display his or her permit to the left of the rate
			 schedule in the bracket or holder provided for that purpose at all times while
			 on duty.
2. The permit must be
			 displayed in an upright position and facing the passenger for an unobstructed
			 view and so it may be easily read.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 410, eff. 3-18-71; A 8-16-78-NAC A 10-13-88; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.534 - Drivers: Failure to possess valid permit

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any
			 person who is found by the Administrator to be operating a taxicab without
			 having in his or her possession a valid driver's permit is in violation of NAC
			 706.513.
2. A taxicab, found by the Administrator to
			 be operated by a driver or independent contractor without a valid driver's
			 permit, may be taken out of service until put back in service by a driver or
			 independent contractor who has a valid permit.
3. Any driver or independent contractor in
			 possession of an altered or defaced permit will not be considered to be in
			 possession of a valid driver's permit.
4. Any driver or independent contractor who
			 is found by the Administrator to have committed any violation of an applicable
			 law or regulation while his or her permit is expired, is subject to hearing and
			 appropriate disciplinary action.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 411, eff. 3-18-71; A 5-8-74; 8-16-78-NAC A 10-13-88; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.535 - Drivers: Notice to Authority of change of name or address or conviction of certain offenses

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The holder of a
			 permit shall provide written notice to the Authority not later than 10 working
			 days after:
(a) There is any change of name or
			 home or mailing address of the holder of the permit; or
(b) He or she is convicted of an offense
			 described in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 of NAC 706.516 within
			 the periods prescribed in that subsection.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.537 - Drivers: Training

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All applicants
			 for a driver's permit must enroll in and successfully complete a defensive
			 driving, driver orientation and safety course approved by the Authority before
			 being issued a driver's permit. All applicants for the renewal of a permit must
			 enroll in and successfully complete an annual course on driver safety which has
			 been approved by the Authority.
2.
			 Any driver or independent contractor who fails to comply with the requirements
			 of this section is subject to suspension of his or her driver's
			 permit.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 412, eff. 5-8-74; A 8-16-78-NAC A 10-13-88; 11-22-95; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.540 - Drivers: Standards of appearance and dress

Current through June 11, 2024
1.
			 Certificate holders shall submit to the Authority a proposed standard of dress
			 and appearance for its drivers and independent contractors, if applicable. Upon
			 approval by the Authority, each certificate holder will be responsible for
			 maintaining those standards of dress and appearance for its drivers and
			 independent contractors.
2. A
			 driver or independent contractor who fails to meet the standards of dress set
			 by his or her employer or the certificate holder with whom the independent
			 contractor has entered into a lease agreement pursuant to sections 2 to 12,
			 inclusive as approved by the Authority shall be considered by the Authority to
			 be in violation of subsections 1 and 2 of NRS
			 NRS
			 706.8845.
Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3
			 Rule 207, eff. 4-18-71-NAC A 10-13-88; A by
			 R003-16A,
			 eff. 12/21/2016
Section 1.7 of Senate Bill No. 376,
			 chapter 447, Statutes of Nevada 2015, at page 2596 (NRS
			 NRS
			 706.88181 ).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.543 - Drivers: Standards of conduct

Current through June 11, 2024
During a driver's or independent contractor's
			 period of duty, he or she shall, in addition to the requirements of
			 NRS
			 706.8845:
1. Not engage in verbal arguments or acts of
			 physical violence.
2. Refrain from
			 backing into position in any taxicab stand.
3. Refrain from loading passengers at any
			 establishment where a taxicab stand has been established unless the driver or
			 independent contractor has been through the rotation of the stand. This
			 provision does not apply if:
(a) There are no
			 taxicabs on the stand ; or
(b) The
			 taxicab is operating via an electronic hailing service pursuant to
			 NRS
			 706.88184 which connects passengers directly
			 to a driver or independent contractor.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 706 - Motor Carriers › OPERATION OF TAXICABS UNDER JURISDICTION OF TAXICAB AUTHORITY › General Provisions › Section 706.544 - Drivers: Reasons to fear for personal safety

Current through June 11, 2024
For the purpose of
			 NRS
			 706.8847, a driver or independent contractor
			 has good reason to fear for his or her personal safety in transporting a person
			 if, without limitation:
1. The person
			 refuses to state with specificity the person's intended destination or requests
			 a change of destination to an inexact location;
2. The person acts in a disorderly manner,
			 including the use of:
(a) Hostile or
			 offensive gestures; or
(b) Indecent
			 or offensive language; or