(1)  Subject to subregulation (2) , if a taxi is hired for the carriage of passengers, the driver must –

(a) at the commencement of the hiring period and not before, start the taximeter; and

(b) immediately at the conclusion of the hiring period, stop the taximeter or operate it to hold the reading constant.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(2)  Subregulation (1) does not apply to a vehicle that is being used to provide a restricted hire vehicle service under the Act.