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(7) Shall be equipped with a standard speedometer properly installed, maintained in good • working order and exposed to view and properly lighted at night. No Taxicab shall be driven or operated in Taxicab service while such speedometer is out of repair or disconnected. (8) Shall not be equipped with any lights or signal devices except as allowed by the Code of Virginia, as amended. (9) Shall be equipped with a Taximeter as prescribed by this artiele Chayter. (10) Shall be equipped with an "On Call" sign, to be used when the Taxicab is en route to pick up a passenger or awaiting a passenger at a designated place in response to the request of the passenger. This sign shall be visible from the street and placed in the lower right-hand corner of the front windshield or upon the right-hand sun visor. (11) Shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall be swept and dusted at least once each day. At least once every seven (7) days the interior shall be cleansed thoroughly with suitable antiseptic solution. (12) Shall be painted with a distinctive color scheme and insignia, which may be registered with the chief of police. • (13) Shall have painted on the right-hand side of the exterior thereof, in letters at least three (3) inches in height, the name and telephone number (or a valid mailing address in lieu of the telephone number) of the owner of the vehicle. (14) Shall be maintained in a good and safe operating condition at all times. Shall be thoroughly and carefully inspected by the owner. (b) Once the owner of a Taxicab or Taxicab fleet has registered suek a color scheme and insignia, no person shall be permitted to drive or operate under different ownership a Taxicab having a color scheme and insignia so similar as to be confusing to the public. Sec. 32-39 -38. Use for unlawful purposes. No owner or driver of a Taxicab shall permit the vehicle to be used for unlawful purposes or knowingly transport persons therein to places for such purposes. See. 32-40 -39. Occupancy of Taxicab stands. No Taxicab shall be placed upon or occupy a public vehicle Taxicab stand except for the purpose of being held forth for hire. Vehicles shall be placed on public stands only at the rear (approach) end and shall be moved toward and to the front of stands immediately if space is In