§ 31-708. Vehicle standards.

Transportation network entity vehicles operating in the County must meet the applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety requirements in 49 C.F.R., Part 571, Florida Statutes, and the standards set forth in this Section. Upon request, each transportation network entity and transportation network entity driver shall cooperate with the Department to provide proof of inspection and compliance with the requirements of this Section. Transportation network entity vehicles and drivers shall comply with the following requirements:

(a)

Motor vehicles shall be kept clean and orderly during all times of active service;

(b)

All accidents shall be reported immediately to the police;

(c)

Motor vehicles shall not be operated if the top or interior lights or the headlights or taillights are not functioning properly. Likewise, a motor vehicle shall not be driven unless the brakes, steering mechanism, tires, horn, windshield wipers, and side and rearview mirrors are in good working order;

(d)

Advertising on any transportation network entity vehicle regulated by this article shall not obstruct the driver's view and shall not obstruct the vehicle's lights. No vehicle shall have within it, or on its exterior, any sign which encourages, advertises for, or otherwise solicits tips;

(e)

All vehicles operating as transportation network vehicles under this article shall have an inspection of the following components, which shall be demonstrated to be functional and meet the safety standards designated by the manufacturer:

(1)

Foot brakes;

(2)

Emergency parking brake;

(3)

Suspension/steering mechanism;

(4)

Windshield;

(5)

Rear window and other glass;

(6)

Windshield wipers;

(7)

Headlights;

(8)

Taillights;

(9)

Turn indicator lights;

(10)

Brake lights;

(11)

Front seat adjustment mechanism;

(12)

Doors (open/close/lock);

(13)

Horn;

(14)

Speedometer;

(15)

Bumpers;

(16)

Muffler and exhaust system;

(17)

Condition of tires, including tread depth;

(18)

Interior and exterior rear view mirrors; and

(19)

Safety belts for drivers and passengers.

(f)

All transportation network entity vehicles shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the requirements of this article by an American Advanced Technicians Institute ("AATI") or National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ("ASE") certified master mechanic, or certified automobile technician at a licensed or state-registered auto repair shop.

The results of each inspection shall be recorded by the mechanic or automobile technician on an inspection form prescribed by the Department, which completed form shall be provided to the Department or the transportation network entity within ten (10) business days after the inspection. If a driver registers with multiple transportation network entities, the driver may use the same inspection form that the driver provided to the first transportation network entity with whom he or she registered; provided that, the driver provides the form to the second transportation network entity within ten (10) business days after registration. The inspection form shall indicate whether the vehicle has met all of the safety and maintenance requirements of Section 31-708(e). At the discretion of the Department, vehicle inspection forms from Broward, Palm Beach, or other Florida counties may be submitted as proof of inspection in lieu of the form prescribed by the Department. The technician completing the form and inspection must provide his or her ASE or AATI certification number, the expiration date of his or her certification, the name and license or registration number of the auto repair facility where the inspection was performed, and his or her signature as verification that all information provided is true and correct. This information must be recorded on the inspection form for each vehicle inspected. A transportation network entity shall not authorize or shall suspend authorization of any driver whose vehicle fails an inspection or who fails to timely report the results of an inspection of the transportation network entity vehicle until the driver demonstrates that his or her vehicle has passed an inspection pursuant to this article. It shall be a violation of this article to fail to use a certified technician to inspect vehicles, as required under this section, or to submit false inspection forms to the Department or transportation network entity. The Department may verify information and inspection forms submitted to the Department by the driver or transportation network entity as provided in Section 31-705(i). Each transportation network entity driver shall present and submit on demand a copy of the completed inspection form which shall be in his or her vehicle. Any mechanic or technician who provides false information on an inspection form required pursuant to this section shall not be allowed to certify additional transportation network entity vehicles to be operated in Miami-Dade County. A transportation network entity that fails or does not follow the requirements of this Section is subject to revocation or suspension pursuant to Section 31-710 of its license. The Department shall periodically distribute its list of prohibited mechanics to all licensed transportation network entities. Any inspection conducted by a prohibited mechanic shall be deemed invalid.

(g)

Every holder of a transportation network entity license and each driver authorized to operate by a transportation network entity shall fully comply with all ordinances, rules, and regulations of Miami-Dade County and all statutes of the State of Florida applicable to the operation of motor vehicles and vehicle standards.

Transportation network entity vehicle age limits are as follows. No transportation network entity vehicle shall have a "rebuilt" or "salvage" title and shall be no greater than ten (10) model years of age. Any vehicle over ten (10) model years of age shall not be operated as a transportation network entity vehicle. Transportation network entity vehicles shall be inspected annually.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Department and any other person authorized to enforce this article pursuant to Section 31-709 may inspect a transportation network entity vehicle at any time to confirm compliance with this Section. Upon notification by the Department, the transportation network entity shall suspend the authorization of any driver whose vehicle fails an inspection until the driver demonstrates that his or her vehicle has passed an inspection pursuant to this article.

(Ord. No. 16-42, § 3, 5-3-16)