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Jefferson City
Title 9 : Business, Peddlers, Solicitors, etc.
Chapter 3 : Taxicabs

9-309 : Qualifications for driver's permit.

No person shall be issued a taxicab driver's permit unless he 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 eighteen (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 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 (2) reputable citizens of the city who have known him personally and have observed his conduct for at least two (2) years next preceding the date of his 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.
  7. Is familiar with the state and local traffic laws. (1996 Code, § 5-409)