Public Vehicle Inspection Checklist for Chicago taxi licenceAuthor: Chicago City Hall Please make sure that the items contained in the checklist below are in good working order before presenting your vehicle for inspection while appliying for a Chicago taxi licence. Failure to do so, could result in a delay in your vehicle passing inspection as well as the need for a reinspection. Thank you for your cooperation. Are the following items in good working order and properly placed in/on your vehicle? __ Two-way Radio and/or Cell Phone __ Valid Insurance Sticker __ Vehicle Markings (cab name, phone __ No Differential Noise number, cab number, affiliation logo, __ No Fluid Leaks etc.) __ Visible “VIN” Numbers __ Safety Equipment __ Top Light (“not for hire” sign, cab__ Braille Card number) _ Rate Information Sheet __ Side Market Lights __ Front/Back Windshields __ High/Low Beams __ Doors, Latches, Locks & Knobs __ Parking Lights __ Wipers & Washer Fluid __ Brake Lights __ Mirrors __ Tail Light and Rear License Plate __ Horn Lights __ Upholstery and Interior Condition __ Turn Signals and Turn Signals Self __ Seat Belts Cancel __ Vehicle Body Condition (frame __ Back-up Lights condition, stabilizer bushings, end __ Dash Warning and Interior links and bushings, sway bars, frame Lights bushings and bolts) __ A/C and/or Heater (including control__ Rack & Pinion Assembly knobs, connection to passenger__ CV Joints & Boots compartment, etc.) __ Control Arm & Bushings __ Taxi Meter __ Paint Condition __ Meter Receipt __ Trunk Interior Condition __ Meter Serial Number __ Affiliation Sticker __ Meter Seal __ Gas Cap __ Speedometer/Odometer __ Gear Indicator __ Control Arms __ Steering Column __ Springs __ Brakes (equalization, front, rear, left __ Torsion Bars and right brakes, total force rotors, __ Exhaust System (tail-pipe, drums, axles, calipers & hoses) muffler, manifold, no excessive__ Parking Brakes exhaust smoke, etc.) __ Tires & Wheels __ Floor Boards __ Wheel Alignment __ Transmounts & Motormounts __ Tie Rods & Sleeves __ Idler Arm __ Front & Rear Wheel Bearings __ Pitman Arm __ Ball Joints __ Center Link __ Shocks & Struts __ Universal Joints __ Belts & Hoses __ Fuel Filter Secured __ Gear Shift Lever __ ABS Cables Connected __ Trunk & Hood Struts and Hinges __ Air Filter Assembly Secure __ Running Boards __ __ Transmission & Fly Wheel __ Engine Performance (no engine__ Valid License Plates, Vehicle noise, etc.) Sticker, Hard Card, Chauffeur’s License Last Minute Checklist Please take the next few minutes to check the following items before presenting your vehicle for inspection: __ Two-way Radio and/or Cell Phone __ Gas Cap __ Braille Card __ Door Latches, Locks & Knobs __ Rate Information Sheet __ Safety Equipment __ Top Light (“not for hire” sign, cab __ Upholstery and Interior Condition number) __ Seat Belts __ High/Low Beams __ Meter Receipt __ Tail Light and Rear License Plate __ Meter Seal Lights __ Valid License Plate, Vehicle __ Turn Signals and Turn Signals Self Sticker, Hard Card, Chauffeur’s Cancel License __ Dash Warning and Interior Lights __ Valid Insurance Sticker __ Side Windows __ Vehicle Markings (cab name, phone__ Front/Back Windshields number, cab number, affiliation logo__ Wipers & Water Fluid etc.) __ Vehicle Body Condition (frame __ A/C and/or Heater (including control condition, stabilizer bushings, end knobs, connection to passenger links and bushings, sway bars, frame compartment, etc.) (bushings and bolts) __ Horn __ Paint Condition __ Mirrors © Chicago City Hall Link: Chicago United States of America |
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