Livingston Municipal Code Art. III Driver’s Permit

It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any of the vehicles mentioned in § 3-4-1 of this chapter without first obtaining a permit in writing to do so from the Chief of Police.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

Permits issued will entitle the driver to work for only that owner whose name appears on the permit. A new permit will be required for each subsequent employment.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

Applicants for taxicab driver’s permits shall file applications therefor with the Chief of Police upon blanks to be furnished by the city. Each applicant shall pay to the Chief of Police an application fee of $7. Each permit shall expire one year from date of issuance and may be renewed on application. Renewal fee shall be $1.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

The taxicab driver’s permit shall be in the form of a card which shall bear signatures, photograph and fingerprints of the applicant. Such cards shall be issued in duplicate.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

One copy of the permit card referred to in the preceding section, with the fingerprints, photograph and signature of the applicant, shall be placed on file with the Police Department of the city. The other card shall be conspicuously displayed in the taxicab of the permittee during all times such taxicab is operated.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

Taxicab driver’s permits shall be filed with the Chief of Police as part of the application for a license.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

No taxicab driver’s permit shall be issued to any of the following persons:

(A) Any person under the age of 18 years;

(B) Any person not a citizen of the United States or who has not lawfully declared his or her intention to become such;

(C) Any person who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;

(D) Any person who has been convicted within five years previous to issuance of a permit of driving recklessly or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics; and

(E) Any person not possessing a valid Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 California driver’s license.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

No applicant may obtain a taxicab driver’s permit to drive or operate any of the vehicles mentioned in § 3-4-1 of this chapter, unless and until he or she has been a continuous resident of the city for at least 30 days immediately preceding the date of such application; provided, however, that a temporary permit only may be granted for a period not to exceed 60 days after which the license may be made permanent, if, after investigation, the applicant is found to be a fit and proper person.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

Each applicant for a taxicab driver’s permit shall be examined by a person designated by the Chief of Police as to his or her knowledge of the provisions of this chapter, the traffic regulations and the geography of the city. If the result of the examination is unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall refuse to issue a permit.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)

A taxi driver’s permit may be suspended for any violation of laws relating to the operation of a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, or other violations indicating that a driver is not competent to operate a vehicle for hire in a consistently safe manner.

(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)