Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Transport (Taxi-Cabs) Regulations 2005 - SECT 30

Driver to remain with taxi-cab

30. Driver to remain with taxi-cab



(1) If a taxi-cab is in a taxi zone (other than a taxi zone designated as a
meal stand) the driver of the taxi-cab must stay with the taxi-cab at all
times unless the driver is helping passengers to enter or leave the taxi-cab.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.

(2) If a taxi-cab is on a highway other than in a taxi zone referred to in
subregulation (1), the driver of the taxi-cab must stay with the taxi-cab at
all times unless-

   (a)  the driver is attempting to locate a passenger for a pre-booked
        hiring; or

   (b)  the driver is helping a passenger to enter or leave the taxi-cab; or

   (c)  the driver is picking up or delivering goods; or

   (d)  the driver has a reasonable cause not to be with the taxi-cab.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.