Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations

MOTOR VEHICLE (HIRE CAR) REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 3

Schedule 3     Requirement for taximeters

regulations 46 and 49(b)

1.     A taximeter shall be of an approved type and:

        (a)     have a tariff indicator;

        (b)     be capable of displaying:

            (i)     the tariff prescribed by these Regulations for the journey being undertaken;

            (ii)     the hire charge; and

            (iii)     the distance rate,

    in easily discernible letters and figures;

        (c)     be capable of being effectively sealed against unauthorized alteration; and

        (d)     be capable of being installed in a position and manner approved.

2.     The Registrar shall be satisfied that a taximeter in a taxi approved or proposed to be approved for multiple hiring has the operational capability of accurately computing and displaying the proportion of the fare for the journey of each hirer.

3.     If required by the Registrar, a taximeter shall, before being fitted to a taxi, be sent to the Registrar and tested for accuracy of distance and timing.

4.     After being fitted to a taxi, a taximeter shall be tested by actual use of the taximeter.

5.     Where a taximeter is, after testing, found to be satisfactory, it shall bear the seal of a testing officer so affixed that the internal part of the taximeter cannot be reached without the seal being broken.