The Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors
of the City and County of San Francisco enacts the following regulations:
Section 1. Article 300 of Division II of the
Transportation Code is hereby amended by amending Section 310 to read as follows:
Sec. 310. SCHEDULE OF FINES.
Violation of any of the following subsections of the
San Francisco Transportation Code governing the operation of a motor vehicle
for hire shall be punishable by the administrative fines set forth below.
TRANSPORTATION
CODE SECTION
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DESCRIPTION
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FINE AMOUNT
1st/2nd/3rd offense
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CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO ALL PERMITS
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Div II § 1105(a)(1)
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Operating without a permit
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$5000
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Div II 1105(a)(6)
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Failure to comply with laws and regulations
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$75/$150/$450
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Div II § 1105(a)(7)
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Failure to comply with SFMTA orders
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$200 per occurrence
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Div II § 1105(a)(8)
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False statements to SFMTA
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$250/$400/$500
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Div II § 1105(a)(9)
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Failure to arrange continuous operation of a
permit
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Possible Revocation
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Div II § 1105(a)(10)
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Accepting and/or soliciting gifts from Drivers
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$200/$400/$600
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Div II § 1105(a)(8)
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Making false claim or request for payment or
approval
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$500 per occurrence
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Div II § 1105(a)(13)
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Failing to shift change at company property
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$75/$150/$450
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Div II § 1105(a)(14)
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Failing to keep address current
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$25/$50/$100
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Div II § 1105 (a)(17)
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Failure to meet response time goals
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$50/$100/$150
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CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO COLOR SCHEME PERMITS
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Div II § 1106(a)
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Operating without a color scheme permit
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$500
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Div II § 1106(b)
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Failure to submit photos upon request
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$25/$50/$100
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Div II § 1106(c)
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Failure to adhere to dispatch service rules
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$75/$150/$450
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Div II § 1106(d)
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Failure to maintain business premises
requirements
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$75/$150/$450
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Div II § 1106(e)
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Failure to inform SFMTA before changing
location and/or selling or transferring the business
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$250 per day until compliance
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Div II § 1106(f)
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Failure to list color scheme in telephone
directory
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$250/$400/$500
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Div II § 1106(h)
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Failure to employ adequate staff for color
scheme
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$75/$150/$450
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Div II § 1106(i)
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Failure to comply with worker's compensation
laws
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$45 per day for each day without insurance
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Div II § 1106(j)
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Failure to execute contract with paratransit
broker
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$250/$400/$500
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Div II § 1106(k)(1)
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Failure to provide facility to clean vehicles
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$250 per occurrence
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Div II § 1106(k)(2)
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Failure to maintain properly working vehicle
equipment
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$1000/per occurrence
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Div II § 1106(k)(4)
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Color scheme operating unsafe vehicle or
vehicle equipment
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$1000/per occurrence
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Div II § 1106(l)(2—7)
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Violations related to designation and use of
spare vehicles
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$75/$150/$450
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Div II § 1106(l)(8)
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Color scheme may not lease a spare vehicle
unless such vehicle is using a medallion which is not in use in any other
vehicle
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$5,000/per occurrence
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Div II § 1106(n)
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Failure to post required certificates and
other materials
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1106(o)
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Failure to comply with notification procedures
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1106(p)
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Failure to meet obligations related to drivers
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1106(q)(4)
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Color scheme having actual knowledge that a
driver is operating under the influence of an intoxicating or controlled
substance
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$1000/per occurrence
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Div II § 1106(r)
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Failure to properly handle found property
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1106(s)
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Failure to file dissolution plan with SFMTA
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$50/per day until filed
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CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO DISPATCH PERMITS
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Div II § 1107(a)
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Failure to maintain an emergency plan
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$50 per day until filed
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Div II § 1107(c)
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Failure to ensure adequate ramp taxi response
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1107(d)
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Failure to keep adequate records of service
calls
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1107(e)
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Failure to maintain adequate communications
equipment
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$50 per day until compliance met.
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Div II § 1107(f)
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Failure to maintain adequate staff for service
calls
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$75 per occurrence
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Div II § 1107(g)
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Failure to advise customers of service delay
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$75 per occurrence
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Div II § 1107(h)
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Failure to advise customers of anticipated
time of service
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$75 per occurrence
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Div II § 1107(i)
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Failure to identify service staff with unique
identifier
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1107(j)
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Failure to service staff to identify
themselves
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$75 per occurrence
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Div II § 1107(k)
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Failure to dispatch requested color scheme to
customer
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$250/$400/$500
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Div II § 1107(m)
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Failure to dispatch service to be in
compliance with workers compensation laws
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$300/for each day without insurance
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Div II § 1107(n)
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Failure to follow lost and found procedures
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$75 per occurrence
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CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO DRIVER PERMITS
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Div II § 1108(a)
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Failure to carry, wear, or display proper
identification
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(b)(3)
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Failure to report criminal convictions
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$250/$400/$500
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Div II § 1108(b)(4)(A)
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Operating a motor vehicle for hire while under
the influence
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Summary suspension/possible revocation of
permit
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Div II § 1108(b)(4)(B)
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Use, sale or possession of controlled
substance
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$250/$400/$500
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Div II § 1108(c)
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Failure to notify the SFMTA of change of color
scheme affiliation, failure to return driver permit after terminating color
scheme affiliation
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$5/per day until compliance met.
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Div II § 1108(d)(2)-(3)
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Failure to perform duties at beginning of
shift
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(d)(1)
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Failure to take vehicle out of service notify Color Scheme when safety equipment is inoperable
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(3)
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Refusal to transport person with disability in
front seat
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1108(e)(1)
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Refusing to convey a passenger
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(2)
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Refusing to transport luggage
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(4)
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Refusing to transport a service animal or a
contained animal
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1108(e)(5)
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Refusing to assist loading and unloading
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(6)
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Refusing to assist and secure a person with
disabilities
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1108(e)(7)
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Failure to accept and serve dispatch calls
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(8)
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Soliciting or accepting additional passenger
without prior consent of any passenger who has previously engaged the
vehicle.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(9)
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Driver shall not collect from combined
passenger payments any amount in excess of the fare shown on the taximeter at
the time that the last passenger reaches their destination
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(10)
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Failure to comply with passenger request to
turn down, turn off or change the channel of any audible device that is not
required for safe operation of the vehicle.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(11)
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Using non-emergency or dispatch related
communication device while passenger is in vehicle.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(12)
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Failure to comply with State Law regarding
cell phone usage in vehicles
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(14)
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Operating a motor vehicle for hire in a
reckless or dangerous manner
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1108(e)(15)
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Failure to operate in accordance with ramp
taxi rules and regulations
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1108(e)(16)
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Requesting gratuities or extra charges
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(17)
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Failure to keep required audio communication
devices audible, or visual communication devices visible, to driver
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(18)
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Failure to inform passenger whose destination
is 15 miles from City Limits, or 15 miles from SFO and not within city limits
of meter and a half rates.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(19)
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Failure to carry sufficient cash to be able to
provide change for 20 dollars.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(20)
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Failure to inform passenger of toll charges at
the beginning of the trip.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(22)
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Failure to give receipt upon request to person
paying fare.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(24)
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failing to return found property during or
after shift
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(25)
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Keeping unsafe taxi or ramp taxi in operation
after discovery of safety issues
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$100/$150/$200
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Div II § 1108(e)(26)
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Placing loose items on dashboard or rear shelf
of vehicle.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(27)
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Failure to maintain clean trunk and/or baggage
area
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(29)
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Threatening, harassing or abusing another
person
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Summary suspension and retraining
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Div II § 1108(e)(30)
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Using excessive physical force against a
person
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$100/$150/$200 plus summary
suspension and retraining.
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Div II § 1108(e)(31)
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Failure to be clean in dress and person
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(32)
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Failure to turn off the taximeter when pulled
over by a peace officer.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(e)(33)
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Burning any substance, drinking or eating
while a passenger is in the vehicle.
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(f)(1)-(2)
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Failure to perform duties at end of shift
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1108(f)(3)
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Failure to turn in found property at end of
shift
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$25/$50/$75
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CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO TAXI AND RAMP TAXI MEDALLIONS
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Div II § 1109(b)
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Failure to utilize dispatch service of
affiliated color scheme
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1109(c)
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Failure to comply with full-time driving
requirement
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$24000 multiplied by percentage of hours short
of the full time driving requirement.
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Div II § 1110(a)(1)
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Failure to grant priority to service requests
from wheelchair users
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1110(a)(2)
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Accepting another fare once dispatched to a
"ramp service" call.
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1110(d)
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Failure to ensure drivers are qualified to
operate ramp taxi
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$50/$100/$150
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Div II § 1113(a)
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Failure to maintain taxis and ramp taxis in
safe operating condition
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(b)
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Improper equipment placement
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(c)(1)-(2), (4)-(5)
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Failure to meet exterior display requirements
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(c)(3)
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Failure to display proper inspection
certificates
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(d)
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Failure to meet interior display requirements
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(e)
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Failure to provide communication equipment
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(f)
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Failure to provide working taximeter
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$100/$150/$300
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Div II § 1113(h)
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Failure to provide emergency equipment
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(i)
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Improper vehicle signage
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(j)
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Failure to maintain vehicle lights
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(k)
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Failure to maintain standard vehicle equipment
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(l)
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Failure to maintain vehicle tires
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(m)
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Failure to maintain vehicle windows
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(n)
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Failure to maintain security cameras
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(o)
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Failure to maintain sanitary condition
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(p)
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Failure to meet vehicle title requirements
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$250 per occurrence
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Div II § 1113(q)-(r)
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Operating vehicle with excessive mileage/age
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$250 per occurrence
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Div II § 1113(s)
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Failure to comply with inspection rules;
failure to remove vehicles from service
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$250 per occurrence
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Div II § 1113(s)(7)
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Fraudulent conduct in connection with
inspection
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$250 plus revocation of permit.
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Div II § 1113(t)
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Failure to ensure safe vehicle condition
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(u)
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Failure to submit replacement vehicle for
inspection
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$250 per occurrence
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Div II § 1113(v)
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Failure to provide working ramp taxi ramp
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1113(w)
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Failure to remove markings from taxis prior to
re-sale
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$250 per occurrence
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Div II § 1113(x)
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Placing or maintaining or causing or allowing
to be placed or maintained, any advertising or promotion of cigarettes or
tobacco products on any taxi or ramp taxi
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$250 per occurrence
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Div II § 1114(a)
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Failure to maintain or provide records in manner
required
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1114(b)(1)
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Failure of driver to provide receipts to
passengers upon request
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1114(b)(2)
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Failure of Driver to provide badge number to
passenger upon request
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$25/$50/$75 |
Div II § 1114(b)(3)
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Failure to maintain medical certificate
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1114(b)(4)
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Failure of driver to keep waybills as required
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$25/$50/$75
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Div II § 1114(e)(1)
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Failure of color schemes to meet waybill
requirements
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1114(e)(2)
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Failure to properly maintain medallion holder
files
|
$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1114(e)(3)
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Failure to retain color scheme identification
cards of former drivers
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$75/$150/$400
|
Div II § 1114(e)(4)
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Failure to issue receipts to drivers for
payments made
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$75/$150/$400
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Div II § 1114(e)(6)
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Failure to submit vehicle inventory changes
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$75/$150/$400
|
Div II § 1114(e)(7)
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Failure to maintain current business
information
|
$75/$150/$400
|
Div II § 1114(e)(8)
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Failure to meet weekly reporting requirements
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$75/$150/$400
|
Div II § 1114(e)(9)
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Failure to submit a written emissions
reduction plan
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$50 per day until received by the SFMTA
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Div II § 1114(f)(1)
|
Failure of dispatch service to provide annual
service report
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$50 per day until received by the SFMTA
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Div II § 1114(f)(2)
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Failure to provide reports of and receipts for
found property
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$25/$50/$75
|
Div II § 1122(c)
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Overcharging gate fees
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$500 per occurrence
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Div II § 1122(d)
|
Overcharging a passenger for luggage
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$25/$50/$150
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TRANSPORTATION
CODE SECTION |
DESCRIPTION |
FINE AMOUNT
|
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO ALL PERMITS |
Div II § 1105(a)(14) |
Address not current |
$25 |
Div II § 1105(a)(9) |
Continuous operation |
$50 per day for each day of violation |
Div II § 1105 (a)(17) |
Response time goals |
$150 |
Div II § 1105(a)(7) |
Failure to comply with SFMTA orders |
$200 |
Div II 1105(a)(6) |
Failure to comply with laws and regulations |
$450 |
Div II § 1105(a)(13) |
Unattended Vehicle |
$450 |
Div II § 1105(a)(13) |
Improper shift change |
$450 |
Div II § 1105(a)(8) |
False statements |
$500 |
Div II § 1105(a)(12) |
Compliance with Paratransit Program |
$500 |
Div II § 1105(a)(10) |
Accepting and/or soliciting gifts from Drivers |
$600 |
Div II § 1105(a)(1) |
Operating without a permit |
$5000 |
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO COLOR SCHEME PERMITS |
Div II § 1106(s) |
Dissolution plan |
$50 per day until received by the SFMTA |
Div II § 1106(n) |
Postings |
$75 |
Div II § 1106(o) |
Notification procedures |
$75 |
Div II § 1106(e) |
Notifications regarding business location |
$250 per day for each day of violation |
Div II § 1106(k)(1) |
Facility to clean vehicles |
$250 |
Div II § 1106(i) |
Worker's compensation |
$300 for each day without insurance |
Div II § 1106(p) |
Obligations related to drivers |
$400 |
Div II § 1106(r) |
Lost property |
$400 |
Div II § 1106(c) |
Dispatch service rules |
$450 |
Div II § 1106(d) |
Business premises requirements |
$450 |
Div II § 1106(h) |
Inadequate staffing |
$450 |
Div II § 1106(l)(2—7) |
Use of spare vehicles |
$450 |
Div II § 1106(f) |
Telephone directory |
$500 |
Div II § 1106(j) |
Paratransit Broker contract |
$500 |
Div II § 1106(k)(2)(4) |
Unsafe vehicle or equipment |
$1000 |
Div II § 1106(q)(4) |
Driver operating under the influence |
$1000 |
Div II § 1106(a) |
Operating without a color scheme permit |
$5000 |
Div II § 1106(l)(8) |
Spare vehicle without medallion |
$5,000 |
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO DISPATCH PERMITS |
Div II § 1107(a) |
Emergency plan |
$50 per day until received by the SFMTA |
Div II § 1107(e) |
Adequate communications equipment |
$50 per day for each day of violation |
Div II § 1107(d) |
Service call records |
$75 |
Div II § 1107(f)-(j) |
Failure to properly serve dispatch customers |
$75 |
Div II § 1107(m) |
Workers compensation |
$300 for each day without insurance |
Div II § 1107(c) |
Inadequate ramp taxi response |
$400 |
Div II § 1107(k) |
Improper dispatching |
$500 |
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO DRIVER PERMITS |
Div II § 1108(c) |
Change or termination of color scheme
affiliation |
$5 per day for each day of violation |
Div II § 1108(a) |
Proper identification |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(d)(2)-(3) |
Duties at beginning of shift |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(d)(3) |
Designated items in vehicle |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(2) |
Refusing to transport luggage |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(5) |
Refusing to assist loading and unloading |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(8) |
No passenger consent |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(10) –(12) |
Failure to maintain duties to passenger |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(18)-(20), (22) |
Driver duties to passenger |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(26) |
Loose items in vehicle |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(27) |
Trunk and/or baggage area |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(31) |
Failure to be clean in dress and person |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(32) |
Taximeter violation |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(33) |
Smoking, drinking or eating |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(f)(1)-(2) |
Failure to perform duties at end of shift |
$25 |
Div II § 1108(e)(4) |
Service or contained animals |
$50 |
Div II § 1108(d)(1) |
Inoperable safety equipment |
$75 |
Div II § 1108(e)(1) |
Refusal to convey |
$75 |
Div II § 1108(e)(7) |
Not servicing dispatch calls |
$75 |
Div II § 1108(e)(9) |
Overcharging passengers |
$75 |
Div II § 1108(e)(16) |
Requesting gratuities or extra charges |
$75 |
Div II § 1108(e)(24) |
Lost property |
$75 |
Div II § 1108(e)(3) |
Refusal to transport person with disability in
front seat |
$150 |
Div II § 1108(e)(6) |
Refusing to assist and secure a person with
disabilities |
$150 |
Div II § 1108(e)(14) |
Reckless or dangerous driving |
$150 |
Div II § 1108(e)(15) |
Ramp taxi rules and regulations |
$150 |
Div II § 1108(e)(25) |
Operation of unsafe taxi |
$200 |
Div II § 1108(e)(30) |
Excessive physical force |
$200 |
Div II § 1108(b)(3) |
Criminal convictions |
$500 |
Div II § 1108(b)(4)(B) |
Controlled substances |
$500 |
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO TAXI AND RAMP TAXI MEDALLIONS |
Div II § 1113(b)-(e), (h)-(j) |
Taxi equipment and display requirements |
$25 |
Div II § 1113(m) |
Vehicle windows |
$25 |
Div II § 1113(o) |
Sanitary condition |
$25 |
Div II § 1114(b)(2) |
Badge violation |
$25 |
Div II § 1114(b)(3) |
Medical certificate |
$25 |
Div II § 1114(b)(4) |
Waybills violation |
$25 |
Div II § 1114(e)(8) |
Emissions reduction plan |
$50 per day until received by the SFMTA |
Div II § 1114(f)(1) |
Dispatch service report |
$50 per day until received by the SFMTA |
Div II § 1109(b) |
Not using appropriate dispatch |
$75 |
Div II § 1113(a) |
Safe operating condition |
$75 |
Div II § 1113(k) |
Standard vehicle equipment |
$75 |
Div II § 1113(l) |
Vehicle tires |
$75 |
Div II § 1113(n) |
Security cameras |
$75 |
Div II § 1113(t) |
Safe vehicle condition |
$75 |
Div II § 1113(v) |
Working Taxi ramp |
$75 |
Div II § 1114(a) |
Records |
$75 |
Div II § 1114(e)(3) |
Receipts |
$75 |
Div II § 1114(e)(5) |
Vehicle inventory changes |
$75 |
Div II § 1114(e)(7) |
Weekly reporting requirements |
$75 |
Div II § 1114(f)(2) |
Lost property recordkeeping |
$75 |
Div II § 1110(a)(1)-(2) |
Wheelchair priority |
$150 |
Div II § 1110(b) |
Ramp Taxi Medallion in spare taxi |
$150 |
Div II § 1110(d) |
Ramp Taxi qualifications |
$150 |
Div II § 1122(d) |
Overcharging a passenger for luggage |
$150 |
Div II § 1113(p) |
Vehicle title requirements |
$250 |
Div II § 1113(q)-(r) |
Excessive vehicle mileage or age |
$250 |
Div II § 1113(s) |
Inspection violations |
$250 |
Div II § 1113(s)(7) |
Fraudulent conduct |
$250 |
Div II § 1113(u) |
Replacement vehicle |
$250 |
Div II § 1113(w) |
Vehicle markings |
$250 |
Div II § 1113(x) |
No tobacco advertising |
$250 |
Div II § 1113(f) |
Non-working taximeter |
$300 |
Div II § 1114(e)(1) |
Waybill violations by Color Scheme |
$400 |
Div II § 1114(e)(2) |
Medallion holder files |
$400 |
Div II § 1114(e)(6) |
Current business information |
$400 |
Div II § 1122(c) |
Overcharging gate fees |
$500 |
Div II § 1109(c) |
Full-time driving requirement |
$24000 multiplied by percentage of hours short
of the full time driving requirement. |
DENNIS J. HERRERA, City Attorney
I certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by
the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors at its
meeting of .
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