Sec. 82-14. Police service requested.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, Wheaton police officers may request service from a taxicab company not licensed to operate in the City of Wheaton in any emergency, or nonemergency situation where the police officer determines that taxicab service is necessary for protection of the public health, welfare and safety, and is not reasonably available from a licensed taxicab company. A taxicab company or taxicab driver not licensed under the provisions of this chapter may provide taxi service in the City of Wheaton only to the extent that such service is requested and authorized by a Wheaton police officer, as provided herein.

(Ord. No. F-1458, § 1, 12-21-2009)

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