S.L. 499.59 Art. 43Tracking device.

(1) The licence holder shall ensure that the tracking device installed in each of the taxis registered in his name is kept in good working condition at all times and that any faults or breakdowns shall be reported immediately to the Authority.

(2) The licence holder shall not tamper with, nor allow any driver or third party to tamper with, the tracking devices installed in the taxis registered in his name.

(3) When the tracking device installed in a taxi is in any way defective or tampered with, the licence holder shall immediately withdraw such taxi from service until the tracking device is repaired or replaced.

(4) The driver shall keep the tracking device switched on at all times while on duty, and shall cause the device to record and transmit all such information as may be prescribed by the Authority. This information shall be retained by the licence holder for a period of time as prescribed by the Authority from time to time.

(5) The licence holder shall, at the request of the Authority, submit to the Authority the information recorded by the tracking device in any reasonable form as the Authority may request.

(6) The tracking device shall be inspected by the Authority or a body approved by the Authority, to ensure that it conforms to the Technical Specifications for Taxi Peripheral Devices published by the Authority from time to time and upon establishing such conformity, an official seal shall be placed on such tracking device by the Authority or by a body approved by the Authority, and the licence holder shall ensure that such seal is not tampered with or broken at any time without the approval of the Authority.