Hong Kong Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 44

Sealing and testing of taximeters

(1) Every taximeter shall be tested by the Commissioner before it is fitted to
a taxi and thereafter at intervals of not more than 6 months, and, if the
tests prove satisfactory and the receipt printing device installed in respect
of the taxi (whether by forming part of or being connected to the taximeter)
is in proper working order, stamped and sealed by the Commissioner. (L.N. 148
of 1997)

(2) The registered owner of a taxi shall submit the taxi, with the meter
properly affixed, to the Commissioner in order that tests in accordance with
paragraph (1) may be made.

(3) The registered owner of a taxi shall report to the Commissioner, as soon
as reasonably practicable, any fault or damage to the taximeter fitted to the
taxi that may result in any inaccurate recording of the fare, or any damage to
any stamp or seal of the Commissioner thereon.