§ 10.66.140. Public liability insurance.

(a)

In order to insure the safety of the public, it is unlawful for any person to operate or permit to be operated any taxicab upon any street in the city unless there is in full force and effect a public liability insurance policy meeting the requirements of this section. A certificate of insurance evidencing such policy shall be on file with risk management. Failure to have such evidence of insurance on file shall render any license granted pursuant to this chapter void.

(b)

The policy required by this section shall insure such person and property against loss or damage in the amount of $1,000,000.00, in a combined single limit policy from an insurer authorized to do business in the state of California.

(c)

Such policy shall contain an endorsement that the insurance company issuing such policy will not allow it to be canceled for any purpose without first serving written notice within 30 days of such cancellation or modification upon the city. The service of such notice shall be by registered mail, addressed to risk management.

(d)

A certificate on file with risk management evidencing such policy must be kept current and valid. Certificates of renewals or new policies issued after such license is granted shall be filed with risk management. No other documents shall be accepted as proof of insurance. It is unlawful to operate a taxicab without having current valid proof of public liability insurance on file with risk management.

(e)

Proof of automotive insurance must be kept in the cab during operation of the vehicle. Proof of automotive insurance must be made available upon request by an officer or in the event of a traffic accident, be made available to the other parties involved in the accident.

(Ord. No. 865B, § 2, 5-22-2012)