Every taxicab shall be equipped with a “For Hire” light attached to the top of the roof or to the top of the dome light. The light of the “For Hire” light unit shall be connected to a contact switch attached to the taximeter, and such contact switch shall operate automatically to illuminate the “For Hire” light when the taximeter is not in operation, indicating the cab is vacant and for hire, and to extinguish such light when the taximeter is in operation. No person shall drive or operate any taxicab with such a light illuminated while carrying passengers for compensation, or drive or operate any taxicab unless such a light is illuminated when such taxicab is for hire. (Ord. 3450 § 1, 2010. Formerly 36-11)