Legal Documents of Sweetwater

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 chauffeur's license.
3. Is 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.
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 within the last ten (10) years, drunk driving, or driving under the influence of an intoxicant or drug.
7. Is familiar with the state and local traffic laws.
8. Furnishes an annual statement from a licensed practitioner of medicine in the State of Tennessee certifying the condition of his health and his physical fitness to operate a taxicab. (1982 Code, § 5-310)