Rule 560-10-11-.01. Registration of Motor Vehicles Operated as a Taxicab or Limousine

1. (1) As used in this Chapter;

   1. (a) The term 'Taxicab' shall have the same meaning as provided for in O.C.G.A. § 40-1-1(63.1),

      1. 1. A Taxicab may have the body style of a coupe, sedan, van, or sports utility vehicle.
      2. 2. A Taxicab may operate with or without a meter.
   2. (b) The term 'Limousine' shall mean any vehicle operated by a Limousine carrier as provided for in paragraph (5) of O.C.G.A. §46-7-85.1.

2. (2) The owner of every vehicle operated as a Taxicab or Limousine shall, prior to operating in this state, register and obtain a distinctive Taxicab or Limousine license plate.

   1. (a) The owner that obtains a replacement vehicle for a currently registered Taxicab or Limousine shall within three business days:

      1. 1. Remove the license plate.
      2. 2. Register the replacement Taxicab or Limousine.
      3. 3. Transfer the license plate as provided for in O.C.G.A. § 40-2-42.
3. (3) An owner who sells or otherwise ceases to operate as a Taxicab or Limousine shall remove the distinctive license plate and cancel the registration within three (3) business days.
4. (4) The owner of any vehicle operated as a Taxicab or Limousine that fails to license and register such vehicle shall be subject to penalties provided for in these regulations and Georgia Law.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 40-2-11, 40-2-168, 48-2-12.

Authority: Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Sess. Pp. 77, 81, 91, 1961, pp.68, 69, 71, 88, 1963, pp.32, 33.

History. Original Rule entitled "Establishment of the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Board and Its Purpose" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.

Repealed: F. Sept. 11, 2002; eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles Operated as a Taxicab or Limousine" adopted. F. Dec. 28, 2010; eff. Jan. 17, 2011.