CHAPTER 5
TAXICABS

SECTION:

4-5-1: Definitions

4-5-2: License Requirements

4-5-3: Driver's Licenses

4-5-4: Condition Of Vehicles

4-5-5: Operation Of Vehicles

4-5-6: Revocation Of License

4-5-7: Penalty

4-5-1: DEFINITIONS:

For the purpose of this chapter, the term "taxicab" shall mean and include all vehicles, however propelled, which carry passengers for hire upon or along streets of said village, except vehicles operating regularly upon established routes. (1976 Code § 111.001)

4-5-2: LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

   A.   License Required: No person shall operate or maintain any taxicab, as herein defined, without first obtaining a license therefor as hereinafter set forth, and unless said license is in full force and effect. (1976 Code § 111.002)

   B.   Application For License: Any person desiring a license for any taxicab shall file an application therefor with the village clerk, setting forth the name, business and residence address of the applicant, a full description of the motor vehicle for which a license is desired, including the make, model, motor and engine number and the state license number; and any other information that the mayor or the village clerk may require. Said license shall be issued by the mayor upon conformance with the terms of this chapter. (1976 Code § 111.003)

   C.   Fees: The following license fees shall be paid annually in advance:

 

For the first taxicab operated by any person	$15.00 per year
For each additional taxicab	10.00 per year

 

   D.   Plates: A metal plate shall be furnished by the village clerk for each taxicab so licensed, which plate shall at all times be firmly affixed above the state license plate on the front of the taxicab. (1976 Code § 111.004)

4-5-3: DRIVER'S LICENSES:

   A.   License Required: No person shall operate a taxicab as the driver thereof without first having obtained a driver's license in the manner hereinafter set forth, and unless said license is in full force and effect. (1976 Code § 111.005)

   B.   Application For License: Any person desiring a license as a driver of a taxicab shall file an application with the village clerk setting forth the name, sex, residence address, date and place of birth, former occupation, experience as a driver and such information as the mayor or village clerk may require. Such license shall be issued by the mayor to all persons of good moral character who have complied with this chapter and with all laws of the state of Illinois governing taxicab drivers. No license shall be issued to any person under the age of eighteen (18) years. (1976 Code § 111.006)

   C.   Fees: The fee for a taxicab driver's license shall be four dollars ($4.00) per year, payable annually in advance. Every driver shall carry the license issued to him under this chapter at all times that he is driving or on duty with any such taxicab, and shall exhibit it upon demand to any village police officer or law enforcement officer. (1976 Code § 111.007)