It shall be unlawful for any person to operate
a tow car for hire within the Village of Williston Park as a driver
or in connection therewith unless such driver shall have first obtained
a license from the Village Clerk as hereinafter provided.
Every driver's license issued under this article
shall be effective as of the date of the granting thereof and shall
expire on the 31st day of December of the year of issuance unless
sooner revoked by the Village Clerk as hereinafter provided.
Every person making an application for a driver's
license shall file a written, verified application, upon forms to
be furnished by the Village Clerk, setting forth the following information:
A.
The name, address and age of the applicant.
B.
A full description of the applicant, including his
or her height, weight, color of eyes and hair, any scars or marks
and the nature of any physical infirmity from which he or she may
suffer.
C.
Recommendation by two residents of the village who
have known the applicant for a period of three years or more and who
will vouch for the applicant's sobriety, honesty and general good
character.
D.
Whether or not the applicant is a citizen of the United
States.
E.
The names and addresses of the applicant's employers
during the last two years prior to his or her application.
F.
All crimes of which the applicant has ever been convicted,
stating the date and place of each such conviction and the name and
location of the court in which and the date on which each such conviction
was had and the penalty imposed therefor.
G.
The number, class and date of issuance of the applicant's
New York State operator's license as required by the Vehicle and Traffic
Law.
H.
Any other relevant information which the Village Clerk
may require.
Every applicant for a driver's license shall,
at the time of submitting his or her application, also:
A.
Submit two individual photographs of the applicant,
taken within 30 days prior to the date of the application, 1 1/2 inches
by 1 1/2 inches in size, and such pictures must be in a true likeness
of the applicant and must show only the neck, shoulders and uncovered
head.
B.
Exhibit his or her current New York State operator's
license for inspection.
C.
Be fingerprinted under the direction and supervision
of the Village Clerk, as provided by law, together with any fee as
may be authorized, or provide a certified set of fingerprints in form
satisfactory to the Village Clerk.
Upon the receipt of any application, the Village
Clerk may refer the fingerprints to any authorized investigative agency
for investigation and report thereon.
Upon the completion of the investigation provided
for in this article, the Village Clerk shall issue a tow car driver's
license to the applicant if the Clerk shall find that the applicant
holds a New York State operator's license and is a qualified person
to drive a tow car, considering his or her experience, criminal and
driving records and character. Otherwise such application shall be
denied.
The fees for filing applications hereunder, which shall be paid to the Village Clerk at the time the application is filed, which fees shall not be refunded if the application is not approved, shall be as provided in Chapter 93, Fees.
The license issued hereunder shall not be transferable.
