Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00224:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00224
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 8111–11190

surfaces of interior roof linings and other interior trimming shall be of non-absorbent material.
44.2.1.4.2.              The exposed surfaces of interior and luggage compartment floor coverings shall 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.
44.2.1.7.5.              Additional 'Rear Position (Side) Lamps' to ADR 49/.., 'Stop Lamps' to ADR 49/.. and 'Directional Indicator Lamps' to ADR 6/.. may be incorporated with the roof sign or mounted on either side of the roof sign provided that these lamps are positioned symmetrically about the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and are at least 400 mm apart.
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

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