scope:

This standard applies to electronic taximeters; hereinafter referred to by the general term taximeters, to be installed on public hire vehicles (taxis or cabs) which, with the aid of electronic devices, calculate and indicate the amount to be paid by the passenger of the taxi. This standard does not apply to taximeters being remotely controlled by external intelligence as far as it concerns the functions described in this standard. This standard does not deal with performance requirements of the taximeter after installation or with the installation itself.