Arrangement

THE MINSTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, in pursuance of Articles 7 and 46 of the Motor Traffic (Jersey) Law 1935[1], orders as follows –

“ ‘taxi’ means a cab that is used or intended to be used to provide a cab service.”.

“17A Markings

The maximum number of passengers that may be carried in the vehicle in accordance with a licence under Article 6 of the Law must be clearly marked on the exterior of the nearside of the vehicle in words and figures each of which is at least 25 mm in height as follows –

‘Licensed to Carry [number written as a figure] Passengers’.”.

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TaxIs

21      Application of Part

This Part applies to taxis.

22      Markings

The maximum number of passengers that may be carried in the taxi in accordance with a licence under Article 6 of the Law must be clearly marked on the exterior of the nearside of the vehicle in words and figures each of which is at least 25 mm in height as follows –

‘Licensed to Carry [number written as a figure] Passengers’.

23      Signs to be fitted

A ‘Taxi’ sign approved by the Inspector, clearly visible both day and night when the taxi is available for hire, must be fitted.

24      Taximeter

An operational calendar controlled taximeter of a type approved by the Inspector must be fitted in a position approved by the Inspector.

25      Seats

(1)     The supports of all seats must be firmly fixed in position.

(2)     A child booster seat which complies with European safety standard ECE R44/04 must be available.

26      Swivel cushion

If fitted, a swivel cushion must –

(a)     comply with the following –

(i)      be capable of turning 360 degrees,

(ii)      be at least 380 mm in diameter,

(iii)     be capable of supporting 120 kg (or 19 stone), and

(iv)     have a seat cover which is removable, flame retardant and machine washable; or

(b)     be approved by the British Association of Occupational Therapists.

27      Car caddie

If fitted, a caddie strap must –

(a)     comply with the following –

(i)      have a handle grip of more than 100 mm in length,

(ii)      have a strap length of at least 150 mm and be adjustable to a length of 350 mm, and

(iii)     have a padded handle with a slip-resistant surface; or

(b)     be approved by the Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (RICA).

28      Door Handybar

If fitted, a handybar must –

(a)     comply with the following –

(i)      have a handle grip of more than 100 mm in length,

(ii)      have a strap length of at least 150 mm and be adjustable to a length of 350 mm, and

(iii)     have a padded handle with a slip-resistant surface; or

(b)     be approved by the Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (RICA).

29      Door threshold strips

If fitted, door threshold strips must –

(a)     comply with DIN Standard 67510;

(b)     be at least 25 mm wide; and

(c)     be in a contrasting colour to the exterior and interior paintwork of the vehicle.

30      Storage

If fitted with storage space for a wheelchair or lightweight portable mobility scooter, the measurements of the storage space must be at least 735 mm x 330 mm x 805 mm.

31      Emissions

If fitted to meet the requirements of Articles 26 to 30 inclusive, the vehicle emissions must not be capable of exceeding –

(a)     125g/km CO₂, where the vehicle is licensed to carry 4 passengers or less; or

(b)     175g/km CO₂, where the vehicle is licensed to carry more than 4 passengers.

32      Airbag

If fitted to meet the requirements of Articles 26 to 30 inclusive, the airbag fitted in the front passenger seat must be capable of being de-activated when the vehicle is transporting a dog which is trained to assist a blind person or a person with another disability.

33      Wheelchairs

(1)     In this Article, ‘wheelchair accessible vehicle’ means a taxi constructed or converted specifically so that it can accommodate at least one person seated in his or her wheelchair when travelling on the road.

(2)     If fitted to carry a person whilst in a wheelchair –

(a)     there must be in respect of the vehicle an approval of the vehicle in accordance with Directive 2007/46/EC (Framework Directive) as a wheelchair accessible vehicle;

(b)     its emissions must not be capable of exceeding 175g/km;

(c)     the airbag fitted in the front passenger seat must be capable of being de-activated when the vehicle is transporting a dog which is trained to assist a blind person or a person with another disability;

(d)     the vehicle must be capable of carrying at least four passengers when none of the passengers being carried is occupying a wheelchair;

(e)     the vehicle must provide a means of access into the vehicle by a person occupying a wheelchair with or without the driver’s assistance.

(3)     In paragraph (2), ‘Directive 2007/46/EC (Framework Directive)’ means Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (OJ L269, 9.10.2007, p.1).