HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law 3332/89 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING
BY-LAW NUMBER 3332/89
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2206/86
for the licensing, regulating and governing of
taxicab drivers, owners and brokers
Whereas Council enacted By-law Number 2206/86 on May 5, 1986 for the
licensing, regulating and governing of taxicab drivers, owners and
brokers; and
Whereas it is deemed expedient to amend this by-law to provide for
taxicabs that are accessible to disabled persons;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
hereby enacts as follows:
l, Schedule 1 of By-law Number 2206/86 is hereby amended by adding
thereto the following:
l(b/(i~ "Disabled Person" shall mean a person who is completely
and habitually dependent on the continued use of or
combination of any of the following assistive devices:
i) Walker
ii) Cane(s) used because of paralyzed mobility of
that person
iii) Crutches
iv) Wheelchair - either manual or motorized
v) External Prosthesis double, both legs, above
knee amputees
vi) External Prosthesis - single, one leg, above knee
amputee with habitual use of a cane or crutch when
wearing prosthesis
vii) Leg Braces - double, both legs, full length
viii) Leg Brace - single, one leg, with habitual use of
a cane or crutch when wearing brace
ix) Internal Prosthesis replacement of both knee
joints
x) Internal Prosthesis replacement of both knee
joints
xi) Oxygen tanks either on wheels or cart, etc,
l(g) "Wheelchair Accessible Taxicab" shall mean a vehicle that is
capable of carrying disabled persons,
2, By-law Number 2206/86 is hereby amended by adding thereto the
following:
50A Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 47(1),
(1) No more than three licences may be issued to the owners
of a wheelchair accessible vehicle,
(2) No less than 25% of the riders using a wheelchair
accessible vehicle over a period of 365 days shall be
disabled persons,
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By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 4th
day of December, 1989,
Mayor
Clerk