Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 7961–11148

The exposed surfaces of `Seats' shall be covered with non-absorbent materials.
44.2.1.3.2.              Removable seat covers if fitted shall be made of non-absorbent or washable material.
44.2.1.4.                    Appointments
44.2.1.4.1.              The exposed surface of interior roof linings and other interior trimming shall be of non-absorbent material.
44.2.1.4.2.              The exposed surface of interior luggage compartment floor coverings small be of non-absorbent material
44.2.1.5.                    Interior Lighting
44.2.1.5.1.              An interior lamp(s) shall be provided which, when illuminated, shows white light for the convenience of passengers. A control for such lamp(s) shall be provided for operation by the driver from the normal driving position.
44.2.1.5.2.              In addition to the requirements of Clause 44.2.1.5.1 the interior lamp(s) of 'Taxis' shall be so designed that if not already lighted it becomes lighted when any access door is opened.
44.2.1.6.                    Luggage Space
44.2.1.6.1.              Adequate luggage space shall be provided
44.2.1.6.1.1.       in the case of sedan type vehicle, external to the passenger compartments; and
44.2.1.6.1.2.       in the case of a station wagon type vehicle, to the rear of the rearmost `Seat' occupied by a passenger.
44.2.1.7.                    Roof Sign

         A roof sign shall be fitted to each 'Taxi' other than a 'hire car' and shall:

44.2.1.7.1.              have at least one enclosed lamp showing white light towards the front of the vehicle and capable of illuminating the sign;
44.2.1.7.2.              display towards the front of the vehicle the word "TAXI" or words to indicate that the vehicle is a 'Taxi'; and
44.2.1.7.3.              be so constructed that:
44.2.1.7.3.1.       when the taximeter of a `Taxi' which is available for hire is set in the disengaged position the lamp shall be illuminated;
44.2.1.7.3.2.       when the lamp is illuminated it shall be clearly visible in daylight; and
44.2.1.7.4.              have a visual indicating device visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position to indicate whether or not the roof sign is illuminated
44.2.1.8.                    "Not for Hire" Sign

         In the case of vehicles required to be fitted with taximeters, a sign to indicate when vehicle is not available for hire shall be fitted and shall:

44.2.1.8.1.              display towards the front of the vehicle the words "NOT FOR HIRE";
44.2.1.8.2.              not be fitted to the windscreen or the instrument panel, but may be incorporated in the roof sign; and
44.2.1.8.3.              if capable of illumination be so constructed that when the sign is in use the roof sign indicating that the vehicle is a 'Taxi' shall be extinguished.
44.2.1.9.                    Taximeter and Radio: Fitment and Controls
44.2.1.9.1.              No part of a 2 -way radio installation shall extend below the lower boundary of the instrument panel directly in front of an occupant seating position.
44.2.1.9.2.              In the case of `Taxis' required to be fitted with taximeters:
44.2.1.9.2.1.       the taximeter shall