Section 94(5) in The Bihar Motor Vehicles Rules, 1992
(5)Mechanism and operation. - The mechanism of the meter shall be so designed that:-(a)(i)the words 'For Hire' are indicated in the appropriate slot when the flag arm is vertical,(ii)the word 'Hired' is indicated when the arm has been rotated through 130 degrees and the time and distance gearing are in engagement,(iii)the word 'stopped' is indicated when the arm is arrested in horizontal position at 270 degrees.(b)the flag arm cannot normally remain in any position other than the three positions mentioned in clause (a),(c)The fare calculated by time ceases to be recorded when the flag is in the 'stopped' position,(d)the fare calculated by distance is recorded on the meter if the motor cab is driven with the flag in the 'stopped' position,(e)the fare recorded is not obscured when the flag is in the 'Hired' or 'stopped' position,(f)it is not possible (i) to move the flag back from the "Hired1 position to 'From Hire' position or (ii) to return the flag from 'stopped' position to 'Hired, position,(g)when the flag arm is raised to a vertical position (i.e. the 'For Hire' position), the previous record of fare is cleared and the various mechanisms are brought to their initial positions,(h)before the flag can again be rotated, the full vertical position shall be reached, and a positive stop made thereto ensure that the mechanism comes to rest and that the fare indication is obscured by a shutter,(i)the mechanism for recording time and distance cannot be engaged disengaged except by the normal sequence of operation of the flag arm referred to in clauses (a) and (f), and(j)the operation of the shutter for obscuring the fare synchronises with the engaging and disengaging of the time and distance mechanism of the meter.
