A. Every taxicab shall be equipped with an identity light attached to the top of such taxicab. The identity light shall be constructed in one unit consisting of an illuminator plate or cylinder upon which is printed the name of the carrier and/or the words "For Hire."

B. The overall dimensions for such identity light shall not exceed six inches in height by twenty inches in length.

C. The lights of the identity unit shall be connected to a contact switch attached to the taximeter, and such contact switch shall operate automatically to illuminate action, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter is, for any reason attached to the taximeter, and such contact switch shall operate automatically to illuminate the identity light when the taximeter is not in operation indicating the cab is vacant and for hire, and to extinguish the identity light when the taximeter is in operation.

D. It is unlawful to drive or operate any taxicab with the identity light illuminated while carrying passengers for compensation, and it is unlawful to drive, operate or be in charge of any taxicab unless the identity light is illuminated when the taxicab is for hire. (Ord. 473 §1, 2002).