Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations

TAXIS REGULATIONS - REG 32

    (1)     A taxi must not be operated unless:

        (a)     the taxi is fitted with a roof sign that conforms to this regulation; and

        (b)     the roof sign referred to in paragraph (a) is capable of being illuminated in accordance with this regulation.

    (2)     The roof sign referred to in subregulation (1) must be:

        (a)     so constructed as to display to the front of the taxi the word "TAXI" which is capable of being illuminated by the driver from inside the taxi;

        (b)     fitted with 2 tariff indicator lights that are capable of being operated by the driver from inside the taxi that indicate the tariff being charged through the operation of the taximeter in relation to the hiring then being undertaken;

        (c)     fitted with a device that indicates to the driver when seated in the normal driving position whether or not the relevant lights referred to in this regulation are operating in accordance with the requirements of this regulation; and

        (d)     in colours approved by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.

    (3)     A taxi driver must not operate a taxi unless:

        (a)     the word "TAXI" in the roof sign:

            (i)     is illuminated while the taxi is not engaged on a hiring; and

            (ii)     is not illuminated while the taxi is engaged on a hiring;

        (b)     the tariff indicator lights in the roof sign are illuminated to indicate the tariff being charged through the taximeter in relation to the hiring then being undertaken.