No person shall drive a public vehicle unless he is licensed to do so. An applicant for a driver's license shall:
(a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and an American citizen or have declared his intention to become such a citizen;
(b) Be of sound physique with good eyesight and not subject to epilepsy, vertigo, heart trouble or any other infirmity of body or mind which might render him unfit for the safe operation of a public vehicle;
(c) Be able to read, write and speak the English language;
(d) Be clean in dress and person, of good moral character and not be addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or drugs;
(e) Produce, upon a form to be provided by the Mayor, affidavits of his good character from two (2) reputable residents of the City or of Cuyahoga County, who have known him personally, and a further testimonial, on a form provided for that purpose, from his last employer unless, in the estimation of the Mayor, sufficient reason is given for omission of such testimonial;
(f) Fill out, upon a form to be provided by the Mayor, a statement giving his full name, residence, experience in driving motor vehicles, place of residence for five (5) years previous to moving to his present address, age, color, height, color of eyes and hair, place of birth, length of time he has resided in the County of Cuyahoga, whether a citizen of the United States, place of previous employment, whether married or single, whether he has ever been arrested or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, whether he has been summoned to court, whether he has previously been licensed as a driver or chauffeur, and if so, whether his license has ever been revoked and for what cause. Such statement shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and filed with the Mayor as a permanent record. The Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to establish such additional rules and regulations covering the issuance of drivers' licenses, not inconsistent herewith, as may be necessary and reasonable.
(Ord. 42-1946. Passed 10-21-46; Ord. 153-2021. Passed 12-6-21.)