Title 10 Regulation of Activities
Division II. License Code
Chapter 10.34A For-Hire Transportation
Section 10.34A.240 Notices of Violation
- If the licensing officer determines that any licensee is in violation of this chapter, the licensing officer shall issue a notice of violation to the licensee, per SMC 04.04.080.The decision of the licensing officer is final if an appeal is not filed within ten (10) business days of receipt of the notice of violation. Hearings and appeals are conducted pursuant to SMC 04.04.090 and 04.04.100.
- The Spokane Police Department may recommend the suspension, revocation, condition, or limitation of for-hire driver licenses to the licensing officer in cases of repeated violations. In considering the recommendation, the licensing officer shall take into account:
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- the number and seriousness of the violations,
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- the number of rides the licensee provided and originating in the city of Spokane in the prior year,
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- the degree to which the licensee made good faith attempts to achieve compliance or to remedy noncompliance, and
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- the number and severity of previous violations by the licensee.
- Any deceptive, manipulative, or coordinated practice used by a TNC to evade authorities or deceive passengers or drivers, including through the use of a digital network or the system supporting the digital network, is a violation of this chapter. Prohibited practices include, without limitation, compiling data to identify law enforcement investigators and then cancel rides requested for compliance check purposes, and remote disabling or locking of local devices in order to frustrate or evade investigation or enforcement activities.
Date Passed: Monday, December 10, 2018 Effective Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019 ORD C35710 Section 1 |
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