Each certificate holder and taxicab driver shall keep the appearance of each vehicle used in taxicab service in the following condition:

1. (a) Body:

   1. (1) Clean appearance;
   2. (2) Free of rust, cracks or other damage visible upon casual inspection;
   3. (3) Paint in good condition. Touch up paint shall match existing paint and blend smoothly;
   4. (4) Grills shall have a neat appearance;
   5. (5) No torn, wrinkled, faded or missing lettering, striping or decals;
   6. (6) Four hubcaps or manufactured wheel covers;
   7. (7) No broken or cracked lights or lenses;
   8. (8) All molding, mirrors and antennas shall be securely attached to the vehicle and in good condition; and (9) Body of vehicle shall be in good condition with no holes and free of unapproved stickers and decals;

2. (b) Seats:

   1. (1) Shall be firmly attached to the chassis;
   2. (2) Clear of all materials, litter and debris;
   3. (3) No exposed wire or sharp edges either from metal or vinyl;
   4. (4) No broken springs or horizontal slippage;
   5. (5) Upholstery shall be clean with no offensive odors; and(6) Upholstery will have no holes or tears on all upholstered surfaces.

3. (c) Windows:

   1. (1) No cracked or broken windows;
   2. (2) Clean inside and out;
   3. (3) Free of all stickers and decals except those required by the Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
   4. (4) Shall be operable; and(5) Shall be equipped with two operable windshield wipers, non-streaking blades and a functional windshield washing system.

(Adopted effective November 3, 2000)