City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 10
Chapter 10.34A
Section 10.34A.060
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division II. License Code

Chapter 10.34A For-Hire Transportation

Section 10.34A.060 Vehicle inspections
  1. All for-hire vehicles shall be inspected annually by an ASE-certified mechanic with inspection records provided to the affiliated for-hire operator. Each inspection shall include the following components:
    1. Foot brakes;
    1. Parking brakes;
    1. Steering mechanism;
    1. Windshield;
    1. Rear window and other glass;
    1. Windshield wipers;
    1. Headlights;
    1. Taillights;
    1. Brake lights;
    1. Front seat adjustment mechanism;
    1. Doors;
    1. Turn signal lights;
    1. Horn;
    1. Speedometer;
    1. Bumpers;
    1. Muffler and exhaust system;
    1. Tires, including tread depth;
    1. Interior and exterior mirrors; and
    1. Safety belts.
  1. The for-hire operator with which the vehicle is affiliated shall maintain records of all inspections for the past three (3) years and shall provide such records to the licensing officer upon request within the audit process provided for in SMC 10.34A.170.

Date Passed: Monday, December 10, 2018

Effective Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019

ORD C35710 Section 1