(A) License and permit required for drivers. No person shall drive a taxicab unless he or she is in possession of a state special chauffeur’s license and a taxicab driver’s permit issued by the Chief of Police.
(1994 Code, § 9-408)
(B) Qualifications for driver’s permit. No person shall be issued a taxicab driver’s permit unless he or she complies with the following to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police:
(1) Makes written application to the Chief of Police;
(2) Is at least 18 years of age and holds a state special chauffeur’s license;
(3) Undergoes an examination by a physician and is found to be of sound physique, with good eyesight and hearing and not subject to epilepsy, vertigo, heart trouble or any other infirmity of body or mind which might render him or her unfit for the safe operation of a public vehicle;
(4) Is clean in dress and person and is not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquor or drugs;
(5) Produces affidavits of good character from two reputable citizens of the city who have known him or her personally and have observed his or her conduct for at least two years next preceding the date of his or her application;
(6) Has not been convicted of a felony, drunk driving, driving under the influence of an intoxicant or drug, or of frequent minor traffic offenses; and/or
(7) Is familiar with the state and local traffic laws.
(1994 Code, § 9-409)
(C) Revocation or suspension of driver’s permit. The City Commission, after a public hearing, may revoke or suspend any taxicab driver’s permit for violation of traffic regulations, for violation of this chapter, or when the driver ceases to possess the qualifications as prescribed in division (B) above.
(1994 Code, § 9-410) Penalty, see § 10.99