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Section 38-53. Same-Charges Must be Indicated. Ail charges for transportation of passengers in taxi- cabs operated in the City of Santa Ana must be as indicated on the taximeters installed in said taxicabs, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or driver of any taxicab to charge any passenger or passengers any sum in excess of the sum indicated on said taximeter. Section 38-54. Fare~Rates to be Filed. Every owner of any taxicab or automobile for hire operating in the City of Santa Aha shall file or cause to be filed with the Chief of Police of said City a true and correct statement of the rates to be charged for the transportation of passengers in any and all taxicabs or automobiles for hire operated by said owner, and such owner shall not change or modify said rates in any manner without the written permission of the Chief of Police of the City of Santa Ana and without filing said modified or changed rates with said Chief of Police. Section 38-55. Same-Established Rates for Taxicab Service. It shall be unlawful for the owner or driver of any taxicab to demand or charge for such service an amount more than or less than the rates adopted by resolution of the City Council. Section 38-56. Same-Rates to be DisPlayed in Vehicle. Every taxicab and automobile for hire shall have con- · spicuously displayed in full view of the passenger or passengers a card not less than two (2) inches by four (4) inches in size, which shall have stated thereon the name of the owner, or the fictitious firm name under which the owner operates, together with the busi- ness address and telephone number of said business, and the owner's identifying number of such vehicle and also the rates of fare to be charged for the use of such vehicle. Any driver of a taxicab or automobile for hire shall give the number of his vehicle on the inquiry of any person. Section 38-57. Same-Deduction for Time While Disabled. In the event any taxicab, automobile for hire or tour vehicle shall, while under employment, become disabled, or break down without fault of the passenger, the time of stoppage shall be deducted from the charge made. Section 38-58. Same-Overcharge. Any charge made, or sought to be made, to any patron of any taxicab in excess of the charges authorized by this chapter for a particular type of service rendered or sought, when shown either by confession of the party, or competent testimony, or failure on the part of any driver or operator of any taxicab to make proper returns to his employer, shall result in immediate suspension of the driver's permit'until such time such permit is either reinstated or revoked. -28=