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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON
BY-LAW #2005 -25
BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGULATING AND
GOVERNING
OF
OWNERS
AND
DRIVERS
OF
TAXICABS
AND
LIMOUSINES USED FOR HIRE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF
PASSENGERS
WHEREAS Section 155 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes councils of municipalities to pass by-laws for the licensing, regulating and
governing of owners, brokers and drivers of taxicabs or other motor vehicles used for
hire ;
AND WHEREAS Section 150 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended,
authorizes councils of municipalities to pass by-laws for the licensing, regulating and
governing of businesses,
AND WHEREAS it is desirable to provide for the health and safety and consumer
protection of the residents of the municipality,
NOW THEREFORE the Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
enacts as follows:
1.0
DEFINITIONS
1.1
"Clerk" shall mean the Clerk for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Brockton or his/her designate.
1.2
"Council" shall mean the Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Brockton.
1.3
"Detachment Commander" shall mean the Detachment Commander or
designee, Ontario Provincial Police, South Bruce Detachment.
1.4
"Driver" shall mean any person licensed according to this by-law who is
the holder of any class A, B, C, D, E, F, or G Ontario Driver's license.
1.5
"Fare" shall mean the fee a person has to pay to be conveyed by taxicab
or limousine and also means a person travelling or being conveyed by
taxicab or limousine for a fee.
1.6
"Limousine" shall mean a motor vehicle which does not bear any
identification other than the number plate issued by the Ministry of
Transportation for the Province of Ontario which does not have a
taximeter and which is kept or used for hire for the conveyance of
passengers but shall not include a taxicab.
1.7
"Municipality" shall mean the Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton.
1.8
"Owner" shall mean any person owning a taxicab or limousine or having
possession or control thereof under an instalment purchase agreement or
by way of rental who is licensed as such or required as such under this
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1.9
"Passenger" shall mean in addition to its common meaning where used in
context throughout this by-law, shall also mean a person travelling in a
taxicab or limousine who is not paying a fare.
1.10
"Person" shall include not only an individual but also a partnership,
corporation or association and the heirs, successors and assigns thereof.
1.11
"Safety Standard Certificate Of Mechanical Fitness" shall mean a Safety
Standards Certificate of Mechanical Fitness certificate issued by a
registered motor vehicle inspection station pursuant to the provisions of
the Highway Traffic Act.
1.12
"Taxi Driver's License" shall mean a license granted under the authority
of this by-law by the Municipality of Brockton to a driver of a taxicab or
limousine.
1.13
"Taxi Owner/Operator License" shall mean a licence granted under the
authority of this by-law by the Municipality of Brockton to own and operate
any vehicle used for hire.
1.14
"Taxi/Limousine Vehicle License" shall mean a license granted under the
authority of this by-law by the Municipality of Brockton for each taxicab or
limousine.
1.15
"Taxicab" shall mean any passenger motor vehicle regularly used for hire
for the conveyance of persons having a normal seating capacity of not
more than nine persons, but shall not include a public vehicle as defined
in the Public Vehicles Act, R.S.O. 1990 P. 54 and amendments thereto.
1.16
Any reference herein to male gender shall be construed to include the
female gender as well, and any reference to singular or plural shall be
interpreted as the opposite number where the context so requires.
2.0
DUTIES OF THE CLERK OR HIS DESIGNATE
The Clerk shall have the following duties in connection with the provisions of this
by-law.
2.1 Provide each person wishing to apply for a license under this by-law one
copy of this by-law
2.2 To receive all applications for licenses and refer the applicant to the
Detachment Commander to undertake the enquires and discharge the
Commander's duties as provided in Section 3 of this by-law
2.3 The Clerk shall receive from the applicant a valid Safety Standard
Certificate of Mechanical Fitness dated no longer than thirty (30) days
before the application for license is submitted.
2.4 To notify any applicant of the Municipality's issuance of a license or refusal
to issue a license. Any refusal to issue a license shall be subject to an
appeal to Council
2.5 To prepare all licenses including a photo driver's identification card for each
licensed driver and collect all fees where applicable.
2.6 To assign any act or duty to be performed by the Clerk under this by-law to
a designate.
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3.0
DUTIES OF THE DETACHMENT COMMANDER OR HIS DESIGNATE
The Detachment Commander shall have supervision over all the persons and
vehicles licensed under this by-law together with equipment used by them and
the following shall be the duties of the Detachment Commander in connection
with the provisions of this by-law.
3.1
To report to the Clerk the performance of his duties under this by-law
whenever he shall be requested to do so. This report is to include all
temporary suspensions issued by the Detachment Commander as
authorized by this by-law.
3.2
To keep on file a criminal record check and a driver licence history check
for each licence applicant who provides to the Ontario Provincial Police
South Bruce Detachment an original signed copy of the licence
application contained in this bylaw, signed consents as required by the
Ontario Provincial Police for a criminal record check and driver licence
history check and any applicable fee for same as required by Ontario
Provincial Police procedures.
3.3
To ascertain by inspection and enquiry from time to time and as often as
may be required by Clerk, whether the persons receiving licenses
continue to comply with the provisions of this by-law
3.4
If adverse information has been received or determined regarding a
current licence holder, provide a recommendation to the Clerk for his/her
use in considering revocation or suspension of the licence.
3.5
To inspect the record of calls answered by the owner or broker on a
periodic basis.
3.6
To give evidence in the prosecution of all persons who shall offend
against any of the provisions of this by-law.
3.7
To assign any act or duty to be performed by the Detachment
Commander under this by-law to a designate who is a police officer under
his command.
4.0
LICENCES
4.1 The Clerk shall consider all applications for licenses. The Clerk shall either
grant or refuse to grant a licence to the applicant.
4.2 The owner of a taxicab or limousine shall not operate it without a current
valid taxi license from the municipality and prior to obtaining a license shall
complete and submit an application as set out in Schedule "B" and pay the
fee as set out in Schedule "A". The taxi owner/operator license issued shall
be as set out in Schedule "C" of this by-law
4.3 No person shall drive or act as a driver of any taxicab or limousine without
having a valid municipal taxi driver's license from the municipality and prior
to obtaining a license shall complete and submit an application as set out in
Schedule "B" and pay the fee as set out in Schedule "A". The taxi driver's
license issued shall be as set out in Schedule "D" of this by-law
4.4 No vehicle shall be used as a taxicab or limousine without a current valid
vehicle license from the municipality and prior to obtaining a license shall
complete and submit an application as set out in Schedule "E" if it is the first
or only vehicle to be licensed by an owner and pay the fee as set out
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Schedule "A". The taxi vehicle license issued shall be as set out in
Schedule "F" of this by-law
4.5 Every owner of more than one taxicab or limousine to be licensed under this
by-law shall take out an additional license for each vehicle licensed and
shall complete and submit an application as set out in Schedule "E" and pay
the fee as set out in Schedule "A". The taxi vehicle license issued shall be
as set out in Schedule "F" of this by-law
4.6 There shall be no transfers of licenses under this by-law
4.7 The person in whose name a taxicab owner's license is applied for and
taken out for a vehicle shall be considered the owner of the same for the
purpose of this by-law and they shall be liable for penalties herein described
4.8 No owner of a taxicab or limousine licensed under this by-law shall use or
permit the use of any number plate upon any taxicab or limousine other
than the plates issued by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for such
vehicle.
4.9 Licences in effect on the date of passage of this by-law will remain in effect
until December 31, 2005. All licences issued after the date of passage of
this by-law shall expire on December 31 of each year thereafter. Thereafter
licences issued under this by-law shall be for a maximum one year period.
4.10 Applicants for licenses under this by-law shall be required to sign a waiver
of disclosure of police records check and driver license history check to
allow the Detachment Commander to conduct the necessary investigations
under Section 3 of this by-law. This information is to remain with the
Ontario Provincial Police and the Detachment Commander is authorized to
disclose this information to the Clerk or Council as required
5.0
APPLICATIONS FOR LICENCES
Applications for licences shall be delivered to the Clerk upon the form or forms
as contained in the Schedules attached to this by-law, together with the
following:
5.1 Payment of the appropriate fee prescribed by the by-law
5.2 Certificate of Insurance issued by a company authorized to do business in
Ontario certifying that the owner or broker and driver of each taxicab or
limousine for which a taxi-cab or limousine vehicle license is being applied
for, are insured for public liability property damage and passenger hazard,
with a minimum $1,000,000 coverage per incident or occurrence and written
confirmation from the insurer that the municipality will receive at least thirty
(30) days written notice prior to any cancellation, expiration or variation
thereof
5.3 One (1) photograph of the applicant for a taxi driver's license. This
photograph must be reasonably clear, be approximately 4.5 cm wide by 6.5
cm high in size and capture a head shot only of the applicant. The cost of
this photograph shall be borne by the applicant.
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5.4 A valid Safety Standard Certificate of Mechanical Fitness for each taxicab
or limousine to be licensed certifying such vehicle is in a safe condition to
be operated upon a highway and such certificate must be dated no longer
than thirty (30) days before the application for the license is submitted. A
vehicle is exempt from the Safety Standard Certificate of Mechanical
Fitness which has travelled less than TWENTY THOUSAND (20,000)
kilometres or not more than 12 months has elapsed from the date of first
registration as a new motor vehicle unless said vehicle has been involved in
an accident. The cost of this certificate shall be borne by the applicant
6.0
QUALIFICATIONS
6.1 An applicant shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older to be licensed
under this by-law.
6.2 An applicant for a taxi driver's license shall be the holder of any of a class
A, B, C, D, E, F or G driver's license issued to him/her by the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications for the Province of Ontario.
6.3 An applicant for a taxicab vehicle license shall be registered with the
Ministry of Transportation and Communications for the Province of Ontario
as owner of the taxicab or limousine for which the license is applied for.
6.4 An applicant shall be familiar with the provisions of this by-law, the laws and
regulations relating to traffic.
6.6
An applicant shall meet the following conditions in order to be considered
for the issuance of a licence.
6.5.1 Not have accumulated more than six (6) demerit points on his
current driving record.
6.5.2 Not have had a driver's licence under suspension at any time within
the preceding twelve (12) months as a result of having been
convicted or found guilty of:
a)
driving under suspension
b)
speeding over fifty (50) km above the limit
c)
careless driving
d)
racing on a highway
e)
failing to remain at the scene of an accident
f)
failing to report an accident
g)
a criminal code of Canada offence: committed by means of a
motor vehicle or while driving or having care and control of a
motor vehicle
h)
fail to stop for police
i)
If any of the qualifications of Section 6.0 are negated through
any convictions or offences, these must be reported
immediately to the Clerk and/or Detachment Commander for
consideration of revocation or suspension of the licence.
j)
any criminal conviction
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6.5.3
Not have been convicted or found guilty within the preceding five
(5) years of two or more offences under the Criminal Code of
Canada, committed on different dates by means of a motor vehicle,
or while driving or having care and control of a motor vehicle.
6.5.3
Not have been convicted or found guilty within the preceding five
(5) years of any offence under The Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act .
6.5.3
Not have been convicted or found guilty of certain sexual or morals
offences under the Criminal Code of Canada.
6.5.3
Not have been convicted or found guilty of any offence for conduct
that affords reasonable grounds for believing that he will not
properly perform his duties, or is not a proper person to have
custody of children or seniors.
6.6
In exercising the power under Section 150. (8)(b),(f), or (g) of the Municipal
Act 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25 as amended, Council shall consider whether the
applicant conducts themselves as provided for in Section 150.(11)(b) of the
Act.
7.0
EQUIPMENT AND ITS USES
7.1 No person licensed under this by-law shall carry or permit to be carried in
any taxicab or limousine, a load in excess of that for which the commercial
motor vehicle permit was issued as stated upon the permit
7.2 No person licensed under this by-law shall carry in any taxicab or limousine
a greater number of occupants or person including the driver than the
manufacturer's rating of seating capacity as such, and every vehicle
licensed under this by-law shall be a model having at least four (4) doors
with the exception of vans which must have at least three (3) doors
7.3 No person shall use or operate a taxicab unless the same has affixed on
the exterior thereof contain the word "TAXI" in letters large enough to be
clearly visible to the public on a sign permanently mounted on the roof
capable of illumination, and lighted at the same time as headlights are
required to be lighted under the Highway Traffic Act
7.4 The owner and/or driver of the taxicab shall display in a prominent location
within the taxicab in clear view of the passengers the rates or fares charged
by the owner for the use of the taxicab
8.0
RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE TAXICAB OWNER
8.1
Every person licensed as a taxicab owner or owner/operator shall
8.1.1 Keep a record of calls answered by vehicles licensed by him or to
whom he directs calls showing date, time, origin, destination,
vehicle license number and driver; records to be kept in an orderly
manner for a period of twelve (12) months and open for inspection
by the municipality or Detachment Commander.
8.1.2 Before employing a taxicab driver, notify the Clerk of the proposed
employee, who shall be required to obtain a taxi driver's licence
under this by-law.
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8.1.3 Require that drivers employed by him have been approved by the
company providing the insurance coverage and provide proof of
same to the municipality and the Detachment Commander.
8.1.4 Require that persons engaged as taxicab drivers are properly
licensed under this by-law.
8.1.5 No owner or owner/operator licensed under this by-law shall permit
a licensed driver to work more than twelve (12) hours within any
fifteen (15) consecutive hours. In no case shall the driver be
permitted to work more than sixteen (16) hours in any twenty-four
(24) consecutive hours.
8.1.6 Every taxicab or limousine owner or owner/operator shall keep a
current list of the drivers' names and home addresses in his office
or possession.
8.1.7 Every self-employed owner/driver shall notify the municipality of
any change of his office address and/or home address within five
(5) days of changing location
9.0
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DRIVER
9.1
Every person licensed as a taxicab or limousine driver shall complete an
application for a taxicab driver's licence as shown in Schedule "B" of this
by-law
9.2
Every person licensed as a driver under this by-law shall keep a daily
record (herein referred to as a trip record) of all trips made by him and
such record shall contain the following:
9.2.1 The vehicle license plate of the taxicab or limousine and the
number of the taxicab or limousine owner's license issued under
the provisions of this by-law
9.2.2 The name and identification number of the driver
9.2.3 The amount of fare for each trip
9.2.4 The date, time, origin and destination of each trip
9.3
Every driver who drives a taxicab or limousine of which he is not the
owner, shall at the end of each day's tour of duty, deliver to the owner or
designate, a copy of the said daily record
9.4
Every person licensed as a taxicab driver under this by-law shall
9.4.1 Carry their driver's identification card as prepared by the
municipality and display in view of the passenger(s) at all times
when operating a taxicab or limousine
9.4.2 Upon request of any police officer, provide full information as to
passengers carried
9.4.3 Shall supply his first name and taxi driver's licence number when
requested to do so by any passenger
9.4.4 Travel by the most direct route to the point of destination unless
otherwise directed by the person engaging the taxicab or limousine
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9.4.5 Search his vehicle at the beginning and termination of his tour of
duty for any alcoholic beverages, drugs or other illegal goods
9.4.6 Not take, consume or have in his possession any open intoxicants
or illicit drug(s) while on duty.
9.4.7 Not smoke while in the vehicle nor allow the same to be done so by
others.
9.4.8 Not obstruct the use of any sidewalk or make any loud noises,
disturbances or use abusive language or molest, annoy or insult
any person whatsoever
9.4.9 Not carry in any taxicab a greater number of persons than such
vehicle is intended to seat according to manufacturer's rating or
than specified in this by-law
9.4.10 Not induce any passenger to employ him either knowingly,
wantonly, or wilfully misinforming, misleading or deceiving such
passenger as to the arrival or departure of any public conveyance
or the location or distance from any part of the Municipality to any
terminal, public place, private residence or other place, nor shall he
in any manner or form impose upon or deceive or in any way insult,
abuse or ill-treat any passenger including the use of foul language
9.4.11 Not allow any illegal, immoral, indecent or disorderly conduct in his
taxicab or limousine
9.4.12 Not engage in the delivery of liquor as defined in the Liquor Licence
Act of Ontario, by taxicab or limousine unless such delivery is
carried out pursuant to the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario or
Regulations thereto
9.4.13
No licensed driver shall pick up enroute any additional passenger
after such vehicle has departed with one or more passengers from
any starting point, unless the person who originally engages the
vehicle desires same
9.4.14
Provide a receipt for charges made and paid including their name,
address of the owner and license number of the cab or limousine
promptly upon receiving a request from the person employing the
taxicab or limousine
10.0 FARES
10.1
Each owner of a limousine shall be at liberty to demand or receive any
fare or charge as the owner sees fit in accordance with the posted rates.
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10.2
It shall be lawful for the driver of any licensed vehicle to demand prompt
payment of his lawful passenger and no passenger shall refuse, as soon
as he reaches his destination to pay the fare, and every person refusing to
pay such fare shall be guilty of a breach of this by-law. Any driver who
shall demand any greater sum than the posted fares shall be guilty of a
breach of this by-law.
10.3
No person shall smoke while occupying a taxi licenced under the
provisions of this by-law.
11.0 DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES
11.1
Any act done or by the authority of the Clerk or the Detachment
Commander under any provision of the by-law shall be subject to an
appeal to Council by any person feeling aggrieved
11.2
The Detachment Commander, in consultation with the Clerk, may
temporarily suspend a license for a period of up to 30 days, to take effect
immediately where the licensee has been charged with any breach of the
by-law or any statute referred to in Section 6 hereof. Such temporary
suspension shall be subject to an appeal to Council. The Detachment
Commander shall prepare a written report giving the reasons for such
temporary suspension for submission to a meeting of Council.
11.3
The Detachment Commander or any interested party may apply to
Council to have a license revoked for cause. Cause shall mean any
breach of the by-law
11.4
Where the Clerk or Detachment Commander has denied the issuing of a
license or when a licence is to be considered for suspension or
revocation, the applicant or licence holder must be given written notice
and is entitled to have a hearing by Council. The notice shall be given no
later than seven (7) days prior to the Council meeting by either being
delivered to him at his address last known to the South Bruce Detachment
of the OPP or by registered mail. Where the notice is delivered by
registered mail, the notice period shall commence five (5) days after the
date it was mailed. The notice shall contain the date, time and place of the
hearing and the applicant or license holder shall be permitted either by
himself or a representative, to appear before Council to show cause why
such license should not be denied, suspended or revoked as the case
may be
11.5
In the event of any license issued under this by-law being suspended or
revoked, the previous holder thereof shall not, without approval of Council
apply for another license before the lapse of six (6) months from the date
of such suspension or revocation
11.6
Any person issued a licence under the provisions of this by-law shall upon
conviction of any offence contravening this by-law be subject to a
disciplinary hearing and may have their licence revoked.
12.0 PENALTIES
Any person who contravenes the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence
and upon conviction is subject to the penalty set out in the Provincial Offences
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33, as amended
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12.1
Any licensed owner of a taxicab or limousine that is involved in any
contravention of this by-law is equally and separately guilty of the offence
and upon conviction is subject to the penalty as set out in the Provincial
Offences Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33, as amended.
12.2
The issuance or renewal of a licence is not intended and shall not be
construed as permission or consent by the Municipality for the holder of
the licence to contravene or fail to observe or comply with any law of
Canada or Ontario or any by-law of the Municipality.
13.0 EXISTING LICENCES
13.1 All those taxicab and limousine owners and drivers that hold valid taxi
licenses as of the passage of this by-law shall have those licences
extended to midnight __________, 2005. This application provision in no
way reduces or eliminates these existing license holders from complying
with all applicable rates and regulation of this by-law once it comes into
full force and effect. Applicants holding licences under the previous by-
law will have to re-apply under the provisions of this by-law after
_________, 2005.
14.0 GENERAL
14.1
By-law No. 2001-10 is hereby repealed.
14.2
This by-law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage.
14.3
This by-law may be cited as the "Taxi By-law 2005-25".
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS ____ DAY OF __________, 2005.
_______________________________ __________________________________
MAYOR - Charlie Bagnato
CAO/CLERK - Richard Radford
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME THIS _____ DAY OF ___________, 2005.
_______________________________ __________________________________
MAYOR - Charlie Bagnato
CAO/CLERK - Richard Radford
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Schedule A to By-Law 2005-25
Schedule of Fees
Taxi Licensing (no G.S.T.) - All Fees as per Yearly Fees & Charges By-law
Fees for licences required under this by-law shall be charged as set in the
Municipality of Brockton's current Fees and Charges by-law.
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Schedule B to By-Law 2005-25
Application for License as a Taxi Owner/Operator, Driver
Tick the box of the appropriate Licence(s) to which this application applies
Taxi Owner/Operator
Taxi Driver
(Note: If the Taxi Owner/Operator is a partnership, attach all information below in respect of all partners
Full Legal Name of Applicant:
Street Address of Applicant:
Mailing Address:
(if different from above)
Telephone Number:
Is the Applicant a Corporation?
Yes:
No:
Birthdate of Applicant (if partnership or corporation, birthdate of all principals):
Number of vehicles owned by Applicant which are intended to be licenced under this by-law:
.
Has a Taxicab/Limousine Vehicle Licence Applicant been attached for each vehicle?
Yes
No
If a Broker Licence Application, name and addresses of all vehicle owners or lessees for whom
the Broker Applicant will act as Taxi Broker (Attach a separate sheet if necessary):
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Please provide the following if applicant is applying for a Taxi Driver's Licence
Ontario Drivers Licence: _______________________ Classification: ____________
Expiration:
_______________________
The applicant agrees to provide information on request; including personal information as defined in the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protections of Privacy Act.
In particular, I authorize the Corporation and its agents to enquire into any background in order to
determine my suitability as a taxi driver/owner. These enquiries will include a criminal check, a driver
licence history check and a review of all other police contacts deemed relevant.
I understand that information, including personal information, may be exchanged between the Municipality
of Brockton and the South Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.
I have provided complete and correct information as required by this application. Criminal convictions and
convictions for any of the offences listed in Section 6.6 of this bylaw will result in the rejection of this
application. Relevant information from police data bases will be considered in the application process; ie.
Included but not limited to nature of contact, potential for recurrence etc. All decisions regarding this
application will be made by the Council for the Municipality of Brockton with leave to appeal any decision
to them.
I have read By-law 2005-25, understand it and agree to abide by it.
I have read this consent, understand it and agree to it in its entirety.
___________________________
__________________________
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Clerk Date
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Schedule C to By-Law 2005-25
Taxi Owner Operator License
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON
BY-LAW 2005-25
TAXI OWNER OPERATOR
LICENSE
THIS license is granted to: (Name and address) to carry on business of a Taxi Service
within the Municipality of Brockton.
PROVIDED the said (Name) shall duly observe all such By-laws, Rules and
Regulations, matters and things as are, or may be enacted by the Council of the
Municipality of Brockton to govern within their jurisdiction.
THIS license to continue in force until December 31, .
Issued at Brockton on this TH day of
Received of (Name)
The sum of $ being the full amount payable on this license.
_____________________________
Clerk
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Schedule D to By-Law 2005-25
Taxi Driver License
CORPORATION OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON
TAXI/LIMO DRIVER'S 2005
IDENTIFICATION CARD
This shall serve as verification that PHOTO
____(name)________
Of
_(address)_________
____________________
Duly licenced under Brockton Taxi By-law #2005-25 to operate a taxi within Brockton
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Schedule E to By-Law 2005-25
Application for a Taxicab/Limousine Vehicle License
Name of Registered Owner of Vehicle:
Mailing Address of Owner:
If a partnership or corporation, state the above in respect of all principals. If a lease
vehicle, state Lessee's name and address.
License # of Vehicle:
Serial # of Engine:
Year:
Model:
Make:
Colour:
Odometer reading:
Insurer:
Agency:
Address of Agency:
Expiry Date of Insurance:
Agency Telephone:
Safety Standard Certificate Number:
Has this vehicle ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident?
__________________ ___________ ______________________ ____________
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Clerk Date
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Schedule F to By-Law 2005-25
Taxi Cab/Limousine Vehicle License
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON
BY-LAW 2005-25
TAXI VEHICLE/LIMOUSINE
LICENSE
THIS license is granted to: (Name and address), the registered owner of the vehicle
identified below to use the said vehicle as a taxi/limousine within the Municipality of
Brockton.
PROVIDED the said ( Name of registered owner ) shall duly observe all such By-laws,
Rules and Regulations, matters and things as are, or may be enacted by the Council of
the Municipality of Brockton to govern within their jurisdiction.
Vehicle Serial Number:
Vehicle License Number:
Vehicle Make:
THIS license to continue in force until ________, 20___ .
Issued at Brockton on this TH day of
Received from (Name).
The sum of $ being the full amount payable on this license.
_________________________________________
Clerk
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PART 1 PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON
BY-LAW 2005-25
Being a by-law to licence and regulate Taxicabs and Limousines.
ITEM
Short Form Wording
Offence Creating
Provision
Or Defining
Offence
Set Fine
(Includes
Costs)
1.
Operating without a current taxi licence
Section 4.2
$1,000.00
2.
Operate a taxi or limousine without a valid municipal
taxi licence
Section 4.3
$100.00
3.
Operate a vehicle as a taxicab or limousine without a
valid vehicle licence
Section 4.4
$1,000.00
4.
Failure to licence each taxicab or limousine
Section 4.5
$1,000.00
5.
Transferring of licence
Section 4.6
6.
Improper use of licence plates
Section 4.8
$1,000.00
7.
Carrying a load in excess of amount that the vehicle
permit was issued
Section 7.1
$100.00
8.
Carrying a greater number of occupants over the
manufacturer's rating
Section 7.2
$300.00
9.
Operating a taxicab without proper signage
Section 7.3
$100.00
10.
Failure to display rates or fares
Section 7.4
$100.00
11.
Failure to maintain a record of calls
Section 8.1.1
$300.00
12.
Employing a driver without proper licence
Section 8.1.2
$1,000.00
13.
Failure to obtain insurance coverage for drivers
Section 8.1.3
$1,000.00
14.
Failure to ensure drivers are properly licenced
Section 8.1.4
$1,000.00
15.
Permit a driver to work over hours allowed
Section 8.1.5
$300.00
16.
Failure to keep a current list of drivers names
Section 8.1.6
$100.00
17.
Failure to notify the municipality of a change of office
and/or home address
Section 8.1.7
$300.00
18.
Failure to complete application for a taxicab drivers
licence
Section 9.1
$500.00
19.
Failure to maintain a daily trip record
Section 9.2
$300.00
20.
Failure to deliver daily trip record to owner
Section 9.3
$300.00
21.
Failure to carry and display drivers identification
Section 9.4.1
$300.00
22.
Failure to proved information to a police officer
Section 9.4.2
$300.00
23.
Failure to provide identification to a passenger
Section 9.4.3
$300.00
24.
Failure to travel by the most direct route
Section 9.4.4
$300.00
25.
Failure to search vehicle
Section 9.4.5
$100.00
26.
Consume or passes intoxicants or illicit drugs while on
duty
Section 9.4.6
$1,000.00
27.
Smoke in vehicle
Section 9.4.7
$205.00
28.
Obstruct sidewalk or cause disturbance
Section 9.4.8
$300.00
29.
Carry excess passengers
Section 9.4.9
$300.00
30.
Mislead passenger
Section 9.4.10
$100.00
31.
Allow illegal activity in vehicle
Section 9.4.11
$300.00
32.
Engage in illegal delivery of alcohol
Section 9.4.12
$500.00
33.
Pick up additional passenger without permission
Section 9.4.13
$300.00
34.
Failure to provide a receipt when requested
Section 9.4.14
$100.00
35.
Failure to post rates and non-adherence to those rates
or as agreed upon by the owner/driver and passenger
Section 10.1
$100.00
36.
Charging a greater sum than posted fares
Section 10.2
$300.00
37.
Smoking in a taxi
Section 10.3
$205.00