Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations

TAXIS REGULATIONS - REG 23

    (1)     A taxi driver must not drive a taxi on a road in a taxi area unless the taxi is fitted with a taximeter:

        (a)     that conforms to the specification set out in Schedule 2; and

        (b)     that is in good working order both generally and in relation to every component; and

        (c)     that has been tested in accordance with these Regulations; and

        (d)     that is so adjusted as to be capable of indicating the fare payable in relation to a hiring in accordance with a determination then in force.

    (2)     A taxi driver does not commit an offence against subregulation (1) if:

        (a)     the taxi is driven during a period approved by the Director for the purpose of enabling the taximeter to be repaired; and

        (b)     in accordance with such directions given by the Director for the purposes of this subregulation.

    (3)     A taxi driver does not commit an offence against subregulation (1) if:

        (a)     the taximeter fitted to the taxi does not indicate the fare payable under a determination then in force but the fare demanded by the taxi driver in relation to a hiring does not exceed the maximum amount specified under a determination then in force; and

        (b)     the taxi is operated only during the period approved by the Director for the purposes of this subregulation.