(1)  A vehicle used or intended for use as a taxi is to be fitted with a roof sign that –

(a) is affixed to the exterior roof of the vehicle; and

(b) has at least one enclosed light that –

(i) is capable of showing white light towards the front of the vehicle, in the hours between sunset and sunrise, when the taximeter is not operating; and

(ii) does not show any white light towards the rear of the vehicle at any time; and

(c) displays to the front of the vehicle the word "taxi", or similar words to indicate that the vehicle is a taxi, so that the word or words are clearly legible at a distance of 20 metres from the front of the vehicle during daylight hours or when the taxi roof sign is illuminated.

(2)  A taxi roof sign is to be switched off if –

(a) the vehicle is displaying a not-for-hire sign in accordance with regulation 33 ; or

(b) the taxi is engaged.

(3)  A taxi roof sign is to be switched on when the taxi is available for hire unless the taxi is standing for hire in a taxi zone during daylight hours.

(4)  The responsible operator of a taxi licence must ensure that any vehicle that is being operated as a taxi under the authority of the licence is fitted with a taxi roof sign that –

(a) complies with this regulation; and

(b) is fully operational.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(5)  A person must not operate a taxi unless the taxi is fitted with a taxi roof sign that –

(a) complies with this regulation; and

(b) is fully operational.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.