Taxi sign, but its not a taxi....

[Splodge s4]

For the Britballrun this year I'm doing the Esprit up as a New York yellow cab, its bright yellow so pretty easy to do. I've got the taxi sign to go on top, got the black & white checks for the side & a load of other stickies to go all over it.

However some poor lass in Bristol was raped the other week by a guy posing as a taxi driver, is there any law that states you cant have a taxi sign on top the car without actually being a taxi? Maybe an offence is only committed if you pick up a fare paying passenger, which of course we wont be?

We are doing it anyway to be fair but just wondered how it stands if i get (or when i get) pulled by BIB..

[pdV6]

You could always get a small "not a..." sticker to go just above the TAXI sign?

[Splodge s4]

pdV6 said:

You could always get a small "not a..." sticker to go just above the TAXI sign?

Good one Pete, didnt think of that! Thats that sorted then

[xmg5]

Splodge s4 said:

For the Britballrun this year I'm doing the Esprit up as a New York yellow cab, its bright yellow so pretty easy to do. I've got the taxi sign to go on top, got the black & white checks for the side & a load of other stickies to go all over it.

However some poor lass in Bristol was raped the other week by a guy posing as a taxi driver, is there any law that states you cant have a taxi sign on top the car without actually being a taxi? Maybe an offence is only committed if you pick up a fare paying passenger, which of course we wont be?

We are doing it anyway to be fair but just wondered how it stands if i get (or when i get) pulled by BIB..

Sorry Splodge but NYC cabs no longer sport checkered markings.

[Andrew D]

xmg5 said:

Sorry Splodge but NYC cabs no longer sport checkered markings.

But they do in that light entertainment classic, Taxi!!

I trust that you'll be going dressed as Doc Brown, sorry, Christopher Lloyd.

[Splodge s4]

xmg5 said:

Splodge s4 said:

Sorry Splodge but NYC cabs no longer sport checkered markings.

Oh Rollocks... already had them printed... nevermind, so what do they now have?

Dressing up as 2 escaped convicts, stripey suits, ball & chain, hand cuffs etc...for no real reason really but its all to raise dosh for muscular Dystrophy...

Edited by Splodge s4 on Wednesday 9th August 12:46

[xmg5]

Splodge s4 said:

xmg5 said:

Splodge s4 said:

Sorry Splodge but NYC cabs no longer sport checkered markings.

Oh Rollocks... already had them printed... nevermind, so what do they now have?

Dressing up as 2 escaped convicts, stripey suits, ball & chain, hand cuffs etc...for no real reason really but its all to raise dosh for muscular Dystrophy...

Edited by Splodge s4 on Wednesday 9th August 12:46

They have their Tarrif (fare/costs per mile) printed on the front doors.

See here..[url] www.urban75.org/photos/newyork/ny152.html [/url]

These are the details on the doors...

Initial fare.............$2.00
Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks).$0.30
Each 1 minute idle.......$0.20
Night surcharge..........$0.50 (after 8pm until 6am)
Additional riders........FREE

Edited by xmg5 on Wednesday 9th August 13:03

[Dwight Vandriver]

Cannot think off hand of any offence of impersonating a Taxi. Trouble comes in when you pick up fare or tout unlicensed....

dvd

[Splodge s4]

Dwight Vandriver said:

Cannot think off hand of any offence of impersonating a Taxi. Trouble comes in when you pick up fare or tout unlicensed....

dvd

Cool.... Thanks for your help chaps, give us a flash if you see us around on Aug bank holiday...

[Dwight Vandriver]

Ohh just thought do not put any information in respect of a Licensed Taxi Cab PLATE or that it is so on the vehicle. Could be trouble (without looking it up) Blob on roof with word Taxi no problem but if illuminated make sure does not offend lighting laws.

dvd

[V8S]

Don't forget to post up pics!



Graham

[Splodge s4]

If anyone is around Bristol on wednesday the 23rd the car with us in convict suits will be in the Galleries shopping mall in broadmead Bristol, grabbing change off unsuspecting passers by for charity, i'll post some pics the day after..

Pop down even if its just to see my lass in a stripey short (very short) dress & knee high boots..

[J500ANT]

TAX'D instead? with the D narrowed right down?

[lazy_b]

How about "IXAT" ? It'll look right in people's rear-view mirrors

[Splodge s4]

Maybe i should have put more thought into this, ive already had the sign & stickers made so i guess it will have to be TAXI... looking forward to abusing those clear inner city bus lanes & parking in a taxi rank to pop into a shop etc...

[Kinky]

Splodge,

It sounds like fun - I look forward to seeing the pics.

But as for 'impersonating' a taxi - would anyone genuinely believe that an Esprit is a taxi?

Mind you - I guess you'd do an absolutely roaring trade if it were a real taxi

Good luck again.

K

[pdV6]

Splodge s4 said:

Pop down even if its just to see my lass in a stripey short (very short) dress & knee high boots..

She having a dress rehearsal on the 16th?