NAC706.492. Taxicabs: Mechanical standards and special equipment.

A certificate holder shall not permit a taxicab to be operated in passenger service unless the taxicab meets all of the following standards in addition to those prescribed by NRS 706.8837:

     1. The front suspension system is in good repair and proper working order.

     2. The engine, transmission and drive train, including mounts, are in good repair and proper working order and, during normal operation, do not die, miss, backfire or show noticeable loss of power.

     3. The engine, transmission, drive train or accessories must not emit loud noises so as to be disturbing to the passengers or distracting to the driver.

     4. The taxicab is equipped with an air filter or adequate flame arrester covering the air intake of the carburetor.

     5. The taxicab does not pull to the left or right or tend to drift under normal driving conditions.

     6. The engine, transmission, radiator or accessories do not allow a noticeable quantity of fluid to leak.

     7. The engine does not emit excessive smoke from either the exhaust or crankcase.

     8. All windows are operable, free of obstruction and the driver’s view is not impaired in any direction.

     9. The brake lining is of sufficient thickness to prevent the metal portion of the brake shoe or pad from coming in contact with the brake drum or disc. Under normal braking conditions, the taxicab does not pull to the left or right or unusual locking of wheels does not occur.

     10. Heating and air-conditioning systems are mandatory equipment on all taxicabs operating in this State and are required to provide reasonable comfort to passengers at their request and must conform to reasonable standards of efficiency.

     11. The taxicab must be equipped with:

     (a) A mirror on the outside of the front door on the passenger’s side;

     (b) Operable trunk lid supports or a trunk rod or bar, one end of which is permanently affixed to the vehicle;

     (c) Straps to tie down the trunk;

     (d) Windows that have not been tinted more than the manufacturer’s specifications for the vehicle;

     (e) Seat belts that are maintained in a clean and operable condition at all times;

     (f) Automatic locks which control all doors and which are operable at the driver’s door; and

     (g) A trunk release which is operable from inside the trunk.

     [Taxicab Auth., Gen. Order No. 3 Rule 307, eff. 4-18-71; A 5-8-74; A and renumbered as Rule 306, 8-16-78]—(NAC A 10-13-88; 11-22-95; R064-02, 7-31-2002)