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CITY OF COLD LAKE BYLAW NO. 760-PL-22 TAXI BYLAW Unofficial Consolidation as of November 26, 2024 Please note: in a bylaw that is "Unofficially Consolidated", the original approved bylaw is updated to include all of the approved amendments to that bylaw. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 1 of 10 A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF COLD LAKE IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF TAXIS WITHIN THE CITY WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.M-26 authorizes Council to pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the following matters: safety, health, and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; people, activities and things in, on or near a public place that is open to the public; businesses, business activities and persons engaged in business; WHEREAS Council deems it necessary and in the public interest to regulate the safe operation, licensing and registering of Taxi Driver(s) and taxi vehicles within the City of Cold Lake; WHEREAS the Traffic Safety Act, T.S.A. 2000, c.-T-6 provides that a Peace Officer may stop, enter and inspect a commercial vehicle, including a Taxi, and to make inquiries of the person operating the vehicle; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the City of Cold Lake duly assembled, enacts: SECTION 1 - TITLE 1.1. This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Taxi Bylaw". SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS In this Bylaw: 2.1. "Applicant" means a person who applies for a Taxi Driver Permit; 2.2. "City" means the municipal corporation of the City of Cold Lake, or the geographical area falling within the municipal boundaries of the City of Cold Lake, as the context requires; 2.3. "Council" means the Council of the City of Cold Lake; 2.4. "Driver" means a person who is driving or is in actual control of a vehicle; 2.5. "Licensing Officer" means the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City of Cold Lake or his delegate for the purposes of carrying out the responsibilities under this Bylaw; 2.6. "Licensed Mechanic" means the holder of a Certificate of Proficiency as a motor mechanic or a heavy-duty mechanic or equivalent certificate of accreditation; 2.7. "Limousine" means a large, luxurious, chauffeur-driven automobile that usually has a glass partition separating the driver's seat from the passenger compartment and is used in the business of conveying passengers for compensation, typically in connection with special functions. This definition includes "Limo Busses"; 2.8. "Municipal Violation Tag" means a tag or similar document issued by the City pursuant to the Municipal Government Act; 2.9. "Operate" means the driving of a taxi, or the care of a taxi, whether or not it is in motion; 2.10. "Peace Officer" means a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by the CAO of the City of Cold Lake, pursuant to Section 555 of the Municipal Government Act and for the purpose of enforcement of this Bylaw, it includes a member of the RCMP; 2.11. "Provincial Violation Ticket" means a violation ticket issued in accordance with the provincial offences Procedures Act; 2.12. "Public Transportation Vehicle" means a bus, school bus, taxi, limousine, or other vehicle that is used to transport members of the public for a fee; 2.13. "Registration Sticker" means the identification sticker issued by the City of Cold Lake pursuant to this Bylaw to indicate that the vehicle may be used as a taxi. A Registration Sticker shall expire on the date specified by the Licensing Officer; __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 2 of 10 2.14. "Taxi" means a motor vehicle, in compliance with the requirements of this Bylaw, that is operated by a licensed Taxi Driver within the City of Cold Lake and is used or intended to be used in the business of conveying passengers or goods to destinations designated by the passengers for hire, for gain or reward; and 2.14.1. Is available for on demand service/ hire by members of the general public to travel to a destination requested by the customer; 2.14.2. Includes shuttle-buses (buses for transporting large numbers of people at special events) and limousines that are for hire, gain or reward; 2.14.3. Does not include a private vehicle whose manufactured seating capacity exceeds seven (7) adults, including the driver, or a motor vehicle authorized as a school bus; and 2.14.4. Its fare or charge to its customers is based on the distance travelled, or the amount of time which the vehicle is hired, or a combination of the same. 2.15. "Taxi Business" means the business of operating Taxis, including accepting calls for the dispatch of Taxis in any manner and/ or the operation of any motor vehicle for hire by the public-at-large and has a valid City of Cold Lake business license; 2.16. "Taxi Driver" means a person who holds a valid and subsisting Taxi Driver permit issued by the Licensing Officer pursuant to this Bylaw. SECTION 3 - GENERAL AUTHORITY 3.1. The CAO is hereby delegated the authority to: 3.1.1. Carry out any inspections to determine compliance with this Bylaw; 3.1.2. Take any steps or carry out any actions required to enforce this Bylaw; 3.1.3. Take any steps or carry out any actions required to remedy any contravention of this Bylaw; 3.1.4. Establish investigation and enforcement procedures with respect to any contravention of this Bylaw; 3.1.5. Issue permits with such terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate; 3.1.6. Delegate any powers, duties or functions under this Bylaw to an employee of the City. SECTION 4 - TAXI BUSINESSES & VEHICLES 4.1. No person shall carry on a Taxi Business within the City, without complying with this Bylaw and being the holder of a valid business licence, for such purpose, issued by the City. 4.2. No person shall operate, cause to operate or permit a Taxi driver to operate a vehicle as a Taxi: 4.2.1. Without first having obtained an approval for such vehicle and placing the Registration Sticker on the right bottom corner of the vehicle's windshield; 4.2.2. Without first having obtained an approval of an inspected vehicle, including proof of an Out of Province Vehicle Inspection (OPVI) Certificate. Failure to produce the appropriate Inspection Report may result in the vehicle being immediately taken out of service until satisfactory a OPVI Certificate can be provided; 4.2.3. If that vehicle has not completed a satisfactory Out of Province Vehicle Inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The OPVI Certificate may not be dated more than 30 days old from the date of the inspection. 4.2.4. A vehicle which is unkempt, unclean, and containing excessive odors; 4.2.5. Without first having obtained a non-smoking decal that must be prominently displayed on the Taxi prior to it being utilized as a Taxi. 4.3. Upon application for a business licence, the annual renewal of the business licence, or at such other time as may be directed by the Licensing Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the person shall produce the following: 4.3.1. Name of Taxi Company including the Certificate of Incorporation; 4.3.2. Name(s) of the registered owner and driver(s) of vehicle(s) the applicant owns or uses for the Taxi business; 4.3.3. Proof of Commercial vehicle registration for all vehicles to be used as Taxis; 4.3.4. Make, year, colour and serial number of the vehicle(s); 4.3.5. A written and current within 1 calendar year, OPVI Certificate; 4.3.6. A certificate from an insurance company licensed to carry on business in the Province of Alberta showing that the applicant is the holder of a current and __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 3 of 10 existing policy of insurance, including third party liability insurance, in respect of the vehicle(s) for which the applicant intends to operate as a Taxi. 4.4. A Peace Officer may immediately remove any vehicle from service as a taxi if the vehicle is, in the sole opinion of the Officer, found to be unsafe or in contravention of this Bylaw. Said vehicle shall not be used as a Taxi until it has been brought into compliance with this Bylaw. 4.5. Fares charged are to be determined by the Taxi cab companies and displayed prominently on the exterior of the cab and inside of the cab, visible for all passengers. 4.6. No person shall hail a Taxi unless that person has the means to pay for the fare for service. Any person who evades payment of a fare is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw. 4.7. The name of the Taxi Business and unit number of the Taxi shall be prominently displayed on each Taxi, including: 4.7.1. The name of the Taxi Business and unit number, shall be no less than 150mm in height; 4.7.2. The lettering shall be in a contrasting colour to the body colour of the vehicle to ensure that the name of the Taxi Business and unit number are clearly legible' 4.7.3. The name of the Taxi business and unit number must be displayed on 3 sides of the vehicle. 4.8. Every Person who operates a Taxi shall ensure the Taxi is equipped with a: 4.8.1. First Aid kit; 4.8.2. Naloxone Kit; 4.8.3. Class B fire extinguisher; 4.8.4. Out of Province Vehicle Inspection Certificate; 4.8.5. City of Cold Lake Taxi Registration Sticker; 4.8.6. Two-way radio or phone system capable of communicating with their Taxi business dispatch office. Where a phone or other electronic device is used as a communication system, the Taxi shall be outfitted with a mounting system to allow hands-free operation of the phone or electronic device. SECTION 5 - TAXI DRIVER PERMITS 5.1. No person shall operate, or cause, permit or hire another person to operate, a vehicle as a Taxi within the City without first obtaining a valid Taxi Driver permit for the driver and having complied with the requirements of this Bylaw. 5.2. An application for a Taxi Driver Permit, in Accordance with Schedule "A", shall be fully completed and signed by the Applicant. The completed forms shall be submitted to the Licensing Officer with all required documentation. 5.3. Eligibility requirements for a Taxi Driver Permit shall include a: 5.3.1. Valid Class of driver's license that allows the driver to operate a Taxi; 5.3.2. Letter stating 'acceptance for employment' from a Taxi business for which the driver will be employed; 5.3.3. Drivers Abstract which must not include a finding of guilt or conviction of an offence under the Traffic Safety Act that in the opinion of the Licensing Officer, posed a threat to public safety, within the last 2 years preceding the application; 5.3.4. Criminal Record Check from the City of Cold Lake or RCMP which must not include a conviction for an offence under part V or Part VIII of the Criminal Code (Canada) or a conviction for an offence that in the opinion of the Licensing Officer, posed a threat to public Safety under any other criminal statute of Canada or any other country within five (5) years preceding the application. If a Criminal Record Check reveals a "Possible Match", the applicant must then provide an enhanced Criminal Record Check to the Licensing Officer for each time a Criminal Record Check is provided; 5.3.5. Approved Out of Province Vehicle Inspection Certificate inclusive for all Taxi's, Limousines, and buses; 5.3.6. Confirmation that the driver has not been found in breach of the Taxi Bylaw or had any conviction pursuant to any municipal Bylaw or provincial statute which would adversely affect the driver's ability to properly conduct their duties as a Taxi driver. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 4 of 10 5.4. Should the applicant be selected for an enhanced Criminal Records Check to further verify applicant eligibility requirements specified in section 5.3.4, the Licensing Officer may issue a Taxi Driver Permit extension of no more than one hundred twenty (120) days if the: 5.4.1. Applicant has met all other eligibility requirements to the satisfaction of the Licensing Officer; 5.4.2. Applicant's current Taxi Driver permit has not expired; and, 5.4.3. Applicant pays a $100.00 fee to the City of Cold Lake that will be held as a security deposit until a satisfactory Criminal Record Check has been provided, within the one hundred twenty (120) day extension period, to the Licensing Officer Should the Taxi Driver Permit applicant fails to submit a Criminal Record Check, the $100.00 fee is not refundable. 5.5. Upon receipt of an application for a taxi Driver Permit and all supporting documents, the Licensing Officer, or designate, shall take such steps as deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the information contained in the application. 5.6. If the Licensing Officer determines that the applicant is eligible to operate a Taxi and all documentation is submitted with payment of an annual fee of $70.00, a Taxi Driver Permit may be issued. 5.6 If the Licensing Officer determines that the applicant is eligible to operate a Taxi and all documentation is submitted with payment of an annual fee of $72.00, a Taxi Driver Permit may be issued. Amended by Bylaw No. 849-PL-24 November 26, 2024 5.7. A Taxi Driver Permit expires one (1) year from the date of issuance, or earlier if the Permit is suspended or cancelled by a Peace Officer or the Licensing Officer. 5.8. The Licensing Officer shall refuse to issue a Taxi Driver Permit if the applicant is ineligible for a permit in accordance with this Bylaw. 5.9. A Peace Officer shall cancel a taxi Driver Permit if the permit holder becomes ineligible for a permit in accordance with this Bylaw. 5.10. A Peace Officer may suspend a Taxi Driver Permit for a time not exceeding the unexpired term of the permit or license for non-compliance with any requirement of this Bylaw, or if the person is charged with violations that may pose a threat to public safety under any provincial or federal statute. The suspension may be until such time as the requirements of the Bylaw have been compiled with or charged are cleared. 5.11. In the event of a refusal, cancellation or suspension of a Taxi Driver Permit, the applicant or holder of a Taxi Driver Permit shall receive written notification by the Licensing Officer stating: 5.11.1. The decision of the Licensing Officer; 5.11.2. The reasons for the decision; 5.11.3. The appeal process available. SECTION 6 - TAXI DRIVER PERMIT APPEALS 6.1. If the owner of a Taxi Business or Taxi Driver Permit holder received a notice of refusal, cancellation or suspension of a Taxi Driver Permit, within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the notice, the persons o affected may appeal the decision to Council by: 6.1.1. Personally delivering written notice of appeal and the reasons for the appeal to the office of the CAO, or 6.1.2. Mailing a double registered written notice of appeal and reasons for appeal to the CAO. 6.2. Council shall conduct a hearing within twenty-one (21) calendar days of receipt of the written notice of appeal. 6.3. Council shall render a decision to: 6.3.1. Uphold the appeal and direct that the permit be issued or reinstated; or 6.3.2. Dismiss the appeal and direct that the decision of the Licensing Officer is final. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 5 of 10 6.4. If the refusal, cancellation or suspension of a Taxi Driver Permit is appealed, the Licensing Officer's decision shall be in effect until Council renders a decision. Council's decision shall be final and binding. SECTION 7 - OBLIGATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON TAXI DRIVERS 7.1. The holder of a Taxi Driver Permit shall: 7.1.1. Report the loss or theft of the Taxi Driver Permit to the Licensing Officer; 7.1.2. Surrender the Taxi Driver Permit when such permit has been cancelled or suspended; 7.1.3. Immediately notify the Licensing Officer if he/ she has been charged with an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; 7.1.4. Immediately notify the Licensing Officer if he/ she has been charged with any offence which would have made him/ her ineligible to apply for a Taxi Driver Permit. 7.2. Every person operating a Taxi shall produce any documents relating to the operation of a Taxi to a Peace Officer upon request. Failure to produce the requested documentation may result in the Taxi permit and business license being revoked, and shall cease operations immediately. 7.3. No person operating a Taxi shall: 7.3.1. Drink any alcoholic beverage or be in any way intoxicated or 'under the influence' of any substance while on duty; 7.3.2. Carry more passengers that there are legal seatbelts for; 7.3.3. Knowingly or negligently misinform or deceive any person as to the time, place, arrival, or departure of any public conveyances, or location of any place, structure or building destination; 7.3.4. Induce or coerce a person to hire a Taxi under false pretenses; 7.3.5. Smoke any tobacco products or electronic cigarettes in a Taxi or Public Transportation Vehicle at any time in accordance with the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act SA 2005, c. T-3.8 and the City of Cold Lake Smoking Bylaw 554-PL- 16; 7.3.6. Knowingly carry any dangerous, illegal or contraband goods or substances. 7.4. Every Taxi driver shall accept all persons as customers, except when the person: 7.4.1. Poses an obvious threat to the safety of the Taxi driver, the Taxi cab, or to the business of the Taxi company; 7.4.2. Is drunk, disorderly or in any way under the influence of any substance that affects their better judgement; 7.4.3. Is indebted to the Taxi Business with which the driver is affiliated; 7.4.4. Is apparently unable to pay for the Taxi service; 7.4.5. Severe weather conditions which would pose as a safety hazard to the Taxi driver and passengers; 7.4.6. Requests the Taxi to transport an animal or any article which may affect the cleanliness of the Taxi, with the exception of dogs trained for and used to guide the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, or persons with other disabilities, and those animals which have been contained in a crate or carrier; 7.4.7. Requests the Taxi to transport any prohibited item, or request the Taxi driver to break any federal, provincial or municipal laws. 7.5. Duties of a Taxi Driver include: 7.5.1. Unless otherwise directed by the passenger, the Taxi Driver shall drive the shortest/most economical route to the destination; 7.5.2. The Taxi Driver must be neat in appearance and dressed in neat attire; 7.5.3. Taxi Drivers shall provide assistance to passengers in loading or unloading parcels, groceries or other like items; 7.5.4. Taxi Drivers shall provide assistance in loading passengers who may require or request assistance; 7.5.5. Taxi Drivers shall not allow animals to ride in their lap or interfere with the operation of the Taxi. 7.6. Taxi Businesses shall be responsible for the behavior and actions of their Taxi Drivers, contractors and employees and shall at all times ensure that they behave in an appropriate manner __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 6 of 10 SECTION 8 - OFFENCE AND PENALTIES 8.1Any person or corporation that contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw and is liable on a: 8.1.1. First conviction to a penalty not less than that established in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, and not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year; 8.1.2. Second conviction, within a calendar year, to a penalty not less than twice the amount of the penalty in accordance with Schedule "B"; 8.1.3. Third conviction and subsequent offences within a calendar year, to a penalty not less than three (3) times the penalty amount in accordance with Schedule "B". 8.2. Any person who willfully obstructs an Officer or assaults an Officer in the exercise or performance of his or her duties related to this Bylaw, with the intent to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detainment of a person is guilty of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw, and is liable on a: 8.2.1. First conviction to a penalty not less than established in Schedule "B" of this bylaw, and no exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year; 8.2.2. Second conviction, within a calendar year, to a penalty not less than twice the amount of the penalty in accordance with Schedule "B"; 8.2.3. Third conviction and subsequent offences within a calendar year, to a penalty not less than three (3) times the penalty amount in accordance with Schedule "B". 8.3. When a Peace Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of this Bylaw, the Peace Officer may commence proceedings against the person by doing any of the following: 8.3.1. Serve the person with a Municipal Violation Tag, a Provincial Violation Ticket, or a summons to appear in court; 8.3.2. Issue an order in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.M-26 as amended to remedy the infraction; 8.3.3. Take whatever steps are necessary to remedy the breach of the Bylaw and the cost of doing so becomes debt owing to the City by the person whom the order was issued in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.M-26 as amended. 8.4. If the person whom an action under section 83 has been issued, fails to comply with the action issued under section 8.3 within the specified time indicated, that person is guilty of an offence under this section and a Peace Officer may take any or all of the actions listed in section 8.3 regardless of any action which has already been taken pursuant to section 8.3. 8.5. Where a contravention of this Bylaw is of a continuing nature, further tickets or tags may be issued by a Peace Officer provided, however that no more than one (1) ticket or tag shall be issued for each day the contravention continues. 8.6. A tag, ticket or summons shall be deemed to have been sufficiently served if either: 8.6.1. Served personally on the accused; 8.6.2. Delivered by registered mail; 8.6.3. Left at the accused's usual place of residence with a person who appears to be at least sixteen 916) years of age; or, 8.6.4. Where the accused is a corporation, association, or partnership, service shall be deemed sufficient if delivered by registered mail or provided to a person who is an employee or officer of the corporation, association, or partnership. 8.7. If a Municipal Violation Tag is issued it must specify the fine amount established in accordance with Schedule "B" of this Bylaw for the offence. 8.8. The person receiving the Municipal Violation Tag may either: 8.8.1. Voluntarily pay the fine within thirty (30) days of the date it was issued by delivering the Tag and the full amount to City of Cold Lake at 5513 48 Avenue, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1A1, in person or by mail, in which case this person shall not be prosecuted for the offence; or, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 7 of 10 8.8.2. Prior to the required date, request that a provincial violation ticket be issued in place of a Municipal Violation Tag to allow that person to attend court with respect to the offence. 8.8.3. Neglecting to pay a Municipal Violation Tag within the thirty (30) days, will result in the Tag becoming a Provincial Violation Ticket. 8.9. If a Provincial Violation Ticket is issued, it may either: 8.9.1. Specify the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence in which case, a person may either: 8.9.1.1. Voluntarily pay the fine on or before the date specified on the ticket by delivering the Ticket and the full fine amount to the province of Alberta at the Provincial Court House in Cold Lake or by mailing to the address indicated on the ticket; in which case this person shall not be prosecuted for the offence; or, 8.9.1.2. Appear or have their agent appear, in court on the required date and elect to enter a plea with respect to the offence; 8.9.2. Not specify the fine amount in which case, the ticket would require a person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment. 8.10. Payment of a specified penalty or fine or prosecution or conviction for an offence under this Bylaw does not relieve a person from compliance with any provision of this Bylaw. Further, nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any federal, provincial, municipal Bylaw or any lawful permit, order or consent. SECTION 9 - SEVERABILITY PROVISION 9.1. It is the intention of Council that each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be deemed independent of all other provisions herein and it is the further intention of Council that if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid, all other provisions hereof shall remain valid and enforceable. 9.2. If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction declares any portion of this Bylaw to be illegal or unenforceable, that portion of the Bylaw will be considered to be severed from the balance of the Bylaw, which will continue to operate in full force. SECTION 10 - REPEAL 10.1. Bylaw 611-PL-17, being a Bylaw to regulate the operation of taxi cabs is hereby repealed. 10.2. Bylaw 750-PL-22, being a Bylaw to regulate the operation of taxis is hereby repealed. SECTION 11 - ENACTMENT 11.1. This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect immediately upon the date of its final passing. 11.1. Notwithstanding Section 10.1, within ninety (90) days of the date of final passing of this Bylaw, all Taxis operated within the City of Cold Lake shall comply with the regulations specified in Sections 4.2-4.8. 11.2. Schedules "A" and "B" shall form part of the Bylaw. FIRST READING passed in open Council duly assembled in the City of Cold Lake, in the Province of Alberta this 11th day of October, A.D. 2022, on motion by Councillor Vining. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY SECOND READING passed in open Council duly assembled in the City of Cold Lake, in the Province of Alberta this 11th day of October, A.D. 2022 on motion by Councillor Mattice. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 8 of 10 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CONSENT FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING granted on motion by Councillor Parker. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THIRD AND FINAL READING passed in open Council duly assembled in the City of Cold Lake, in the Province of Alberta this 11th day of October, A.D. 2022, on motion by Councillor Bailey. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Executed this 12th day of October, 2022 CITY OF COLD LAKE __________________________________ MAYOR __________________________________ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 9 of 10 CITY OF COLD LAKE BYLAW 760-PL-22 A BYLAW TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF TAXI CABS SCHEDULE "A" - APPLICATION FORM __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw Page 10 of 10 CITY OF COLD LAKE BYLAW 760-PL-22 TAXI BYLAW A BYLAW TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF TAXI CABS SCHEDULE "B" - FINES* Section Description Fine Amount 4.1 Operate a Taxi Business without a City of Cold Lake Business License $1,000 4.2.1 Operate a Taxi without an approval from the City of Cold Lake. $150 4.2.2 Operate Taxi without an OPVI Certificate (charge per taxi vehicle) $500 4.2.4 Taxi which is unkempt, unclean and containing excessive odors $250 4.4.5 Operate a Taxi without a non-smoking decal. $150 4.3 Fail to carry mechanical inspection letter/report in Taxi vehicle $250 4.6 Passengers evading fare $250 plus payment of fare 4.7 Fail to adequately display Taxi Business name, phone number and vehicle unit number $150 4.8 Fail to have a First Aid kit, Naloxone Kit, or adequate fire extinguisher carried in Taxi vehicle $150 4.8.6 Operate Taxi without communication device $150 5.1 Operate a Taxi without a valid Taxi Driver Permit $500 7.2 Fail to provide documents on demand of Peace Officer $250 7.3.1 Intoxicated in anyway while on duty $250 7.3.2 Carry more passengers than there a legal seatbelts for $150 7.3.4 Misinform, deceive or coerce passengers $150 7.3.5 Smoking in a Taxi $250 7.3.6 Knowingly carry any dangerous, illegal or contraband substance $250 7.4 Refuse service $150 7.5 Fail to fulfill duties of a Taxi Driver $150 8.2 Obstruct an Officer $500 Contravening any other section of the bylaw $150 *Where listed fines conflict with those set out in the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6 or its respective regulations, the fines specified in the Act shall apply. The Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T- 6 regulations shall apply to all other violations. Amended by Bylaw No. 787-PL-23 June 27, 2023