§ 22-204. Unlawful conduct; impoundment of vehicle for violation of permit.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for operator of any airport ground transportation service vehicle authorized under this division to:

(1)

Cruise the premises of the airport for the purpose of soliciting business or fares.

(2)

Park to load or unload passengers in any areas other than those designated by the aviation general manager.

(3)

Fail to obey promptly any lawful command by any city police officer, airport operations representative or other duly authorized representative of the city.

(4)

Fail to provide identification, logs and other documents that might be requested by any duly authorized representative of the city.

(5)

Solicit or attempt to solicit, persuade or urge, by words, gestures or otherwise, including parking in any location, whether authorized by permit or not, for the apparent purpose of soliciting any person to use or hire a vehicle or accept transportation in a vehicle operated by a permit holder or any other person.

(6)

Park in any area controlled by parking meters.

(7)

Stop, stand or park on the upper level public curbsides of the terminal buildings, except while unloading passengers, unless the driver has in possession a valid written permit authorizing patrons to board the vehicle.

(8)

Allow any personnel, other than the driver operating a vehicle, to enter the loading area designated by the aviation general manager for use by such operator at the airport, without separate, specific written permission from the aviation general manager.

(9)

Allow a driver to leave the vehicle while in the designated loading area at the airport, except when assisting patrons in boarding the vehicle or loading luggage for patrons.

(10)

Fail to instruct personnel to obey all terms and conditions and rules and regulations of the permit at all times.

(11)

Fail to observe the schedule of arrival and departure times approved by the aviation general manager or changing a schedule without prior approval of the aviation general manager.

(12)

Place any sign on airport premises without separate, specific prior written permission from the aviation general manager.

(13)

Leave a vehicle unattended while in the designated loading area at the airport.

(b)

The aviation general manager is authorized to impound any ground transportation vehicle which is operated upon the premises of the airport without the requisite permit provided for under this division or which is operated in violation of the conditions of a permit. If impound action is necessary, the action shall be carried out pursuant to section 22-187.

(Code 1977, § 12-5081)