800

APPLICATION AND SCOPE

800.1 This chapter shall apply to the operation of every public vehicle for hire licensed in the District of Columbia, including taxicabs and limousines.

800.2 The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to comply with the language and intent of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-301, et seq. (2009 Repl.; 2011 Supp.)) (Act).

800.3 Enforcement of the Act and its implementing regulations may be accomplished during traffic stops by any Hack Inspector, police officer, or other duly appointed law enforcement personnel. A traffic stop may include, but is not limited to, stops to verify compliance with license requirements; insurance and proof of insurance requirements; stops to inspect vehicles for compliance with safety standards; and stops made in response to observed conduct which may constitute safety and service violations. All traffic stops must be based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of law or regulation or public safety, and must be in accord with Commission General Orders.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3595, 3611 (June 1, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 9970, 9971 (August 17, 2012).