The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Impoundable offense—The occurrence of any of the following circumstances is an impoundable offense:

1. (i) An unauthorized taxicab provides, or attempts to provide, call or demand service in Philadelphia.
2. (ii) A taxicab provides, or attempts to provide, call or demand service in Philadelphia through the use of a meter not approved by the Authority as provided in § 1017.23 (relating to approved meters) or a meter that has been manipulated to charge a fare not authorized by the Authority as provided in section 5703 or 5720 of the act (relating to rates; and wages), or both.
3. (iii) The condition of a taxicab creates an immediate threat to public safety if permitted to continue operation.
4. (iv) The continued operation of a taxicab by the driver creates an immediate threat to public safety except when the certificate holder is able to promptly provide an alternate adult individual with a valid driver’s license to assume control of the vehicle.

5. (v) A vehicle provides, or attempts to provide, call or demand service in Philadelphia with a counterfeit medallion.

   Registered lienholder—A person having a vehicle lien interest that is registered with the Department of Transportation or the similarly authorized registering agency of the jurisdiction identified on the license plate of the vehicle, if any, on the date the vehicle was impounded.

   Registered owner—The owner of the vehicle as registered with the Department of Transportation, or the similarly authorized registering agency of the jurisdiction identified on the license plate of the vehicle, if any, on the date the vehicle was impounded.

   Unauthorized taxicab—

6. (i) A vehicle without a current and valid TLD inspection sticker affixed as provided in § 1017.32 (relating to TLD inspection sticker required).
7. (ii) A taxicab that has been placed out of service as provided in § 1003.32 (relating to out of service designation).
8. (iii) A taxicab that is operated under a certificate of public convenience that has been placed out of service as provided in § 1003.32.

9. (iv) The term does not apply to a vehicle that provides call or demand service as provided in section 5714(d)(1) of the act (relating to certificate and medallion required) under current authorization from the PUC.

   Vehicle—The term includes the vehicle and equipment used or capable of being used to provide taxicab service.

Source

The provisions of this § 1017.51 amended June 20, 2014, effective June 21, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 3764. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (360432).