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341.02 TRAFFIC -CODE 44 (e) No person shall operate such motor vehicle on the streets or highways of the City ~' contrary to any rules, regulations or- administrative orders of the Public Utilities Com- mission of Ohio. (Ord. 971. Passed 6-17-52.) 341.02 DEFINITIONS. The term "motor carrier" as used in this chapter shall include all motor transportation companies transporting property as defined in Section 4921.02 of the Revised Code of Ohio, and all private motor carriers or contract carriers by motor vehicles transporting pro- perty as defined in Section 4923.02 of the Ohio Revised Code. Owner drivers of motor vehicles leased by motor transportation companies, by private motor carriers, or by contract carriers by motor vehicle, are employees of such motor carriers and as such are subject to the rules and regulations in this chapter. (Ord. 892. Passed 5-15-51. ) 341,03 DRIVER'S PHYSCIAL AND MENTAL CONDITION. No motor carrier shall require or permit any person to operate a motor vehicle, and no person shall operate such motor vehicle unless such operator is in sound physical and mental condition and shall not have the loss of a foot, leg, hand or arm or shall not suffer any other physical limitations or defects that interfere with proper and safe driving of a motor vehicle. (Ord. 892. Passed 5-15-51. ) 341.04 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. No driver shall move a vehicle transporting property in the City unless such vehicle is properly equipped, as follows: (a) Lighting devices and reflectors. (b) Brakes, both service and hand, capable of stopping the loaded vehicle. (c) Horn, in such condition as to give an adequate and reliable warning signal. (d) Windshield wipers. (e) Windshield clean and clear. (f) Unobstructed rear vision mirrors. (g) Steering mechanism. (h) Coupling devices. (Ord. 892. Passed 5-15-51.) 341. U5 ACCESSORIES TO BE IN PLACE. Motor vehicles shall not be used unless the following accessories are in place: (a) Fire extinguisher, labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., minimum size one quart carbon tetrachloride or two pounds carbon dioxide. (b) One red lantern and red cloth flag when projecting loads are carried. (c) Two red cloth flags at least twelve inches by twelve inches with standards to hold in upright position in the road and so carried on the vehicle so as to be protected from oil and moisture. (d) Three flares (pot torches) or red electric lanterns capable of burning at least twelve hours.