Spokane Municipal Code

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division II. License Code

Chapter 10.34A For-Hire Transportation

Section 10.34A.220 Violations

1. A violation of this chapter is a Class 1 civil infraction. A fourth or subsequent violation of SMC 10.34A.220(C)(12) is a misdemeanor.

2. It is a violation of this chapter for any for-hire operator to:

1. fail to keep records, trip sheets, vehicle maintenance records, dispatch records, accident reports for each affiliated for-hire vehicle as required by this chapter;

2. fail to require any affiliated for-hire driver to provide proof of licensure as required by this chapter prior to providing for-hire transportation services in affiliation with the for-hire operator;

3. fail to maintain the operational policies required by this chapter;

4. fail to require affiliated for-hire drivers to limit work shifts to no more than twelve (12) consecutive driving hours with a break of at least six (6) hours between shifts. Where the for-hire driver is an independent contractor affiliated with a TNC, the driver shall not provide transportation network company services for more than twelve (12) consecutive hours. After twelve (12) consecutive hours, any such driver shall not provide transportation network services for a minimum of six (6) consecutive hours.

5. fail to maintain contact information provided in the application process as required by SMC 10.34A.090 and 10.34A.100; or

6. engage in any unfair or deceptive acts or practices or any manipulative or coordinated practices designed to evade the licensing officer or law enforcement.

3. It is a violation of this chapter for any for-hire driver to:

1. 1. commit more than three (3) traffic infractions in any twelve-month period;

1. 2. commit reckless driving, hit and run, or driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances;

1. 3. allow a person to alight from a vehicle while it is in motion or discharge a passenger at any place other than the curb or pavement edge;

1. 4. knowingly allow a passenger to consume alcohol or controlled substances while in the vehicle;

1. 5. transport a passenger to a destination by a route that is not the safest and most direct, unless the passenger specifically authorizes such alternate or indirect route;

1. 6. pick up any additional passengers without the express consent of the original passenger;

1. 7. violate the non-discrimination provisions of this chapter;

1. 8. engage in any unfair or deceptive acts or practices or any manipulative or coordinated practices designed to evade the licensing officer or law enforcement;

1. 9. fail to report any accident involving a for-hire vehicle while in service as a for-hire vehicle to the police and the licensing officer;

1. 10. fail to provide licensing documentation on request by a police officer or the licensing officer;

1. 11. use tobacco products inside a for-hire vehicle or to allow a passenger to use tobacco products inside a for-hire vehicle;

1. 12. drive a for-hire vehicle without a for-hire driver license;

1. 13. consume alcohol within six (6) hours prior to driving a for-hire vehicle, or while driving a for-hire vehicle, or to be under the influence of alcohol or any prescription medication that would impair the driver, or to use or be under the influence of any illegal substance/drugs;

1. 14. Where the for-hire driver is an independent contractor affiliated with a TNC, the driver shall not provide transportation network company services for more than twelve (12) consecutive hours. After twelve (12) consecutive hours, any such driver shall not provide transportation network services for a minimum of six (6) consecutive hours; or

1. 15. fail to display the for-hire driver license in a manner that is visible to the passenger.

4. In addition to the violations stated in SMC 10.34A.220(C), it is a violation of this chapter for a taxi driver to:

1. activate a taximeter when the vehicle is not engaged or fail to activate the taximeter at the beginning of each trip, unless the trip is made under contract; or

2. activate equipment indicating the vehicle is engaged when it is not, or fail to activate such equipment when the vehicle is engaged.

5. In addition to the violations stated in SMC 10.34A.220(C), it is a violation of this chapter for any TNC driver to:

1. seek or accept street hails; or

2. engage in any unfair or deceptive acts or practices or any manipulative or coordinated practices designed to evade the licensing officer or law enforcement;

Date Passed: Monday, September 14, 2020

Effective Date: Monday, September 14, 2020

ORD C35938 Section 7