No taxicab, limousine or livery licensed under this chapter
shall be operated on the streets of the Township except by a driver
who shall have first obtained a license for that purpose from the
Municipal Clerk.
All applications for drivers' licenses shall be in writing and
shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk, in duplicate, on forms provided
by the Police Department. No person shall be licensed as a driver
under this chapter unless he or she:
A. Furnishes with his or her application three copies of a recent photograph
of himself or herself, of a size not less than 1 3/4 inches in
length and 1 1/4 inches in width, and the certificate of a reputable
physician certifying that the applicant has been examined within the
preceding 60 days and that he or she has no infirmity of body or mind
which might render him or her unfit for the safe operation of a taxicab
or livery.
B. Is at least 18 years of age.
C. Is a holder of a New Jersey auto driver's license.
D. Is able to understand, read and write the English language.
E. Is possessed of a satisfactory knowledge of traffic regulations and
of the geography of the Township.
G. Is not addicted to the use of drugs or intoxicating liquors.
H. Is not an habitual violator of the Motor Vehicle Act.
I. Has not been convicted of an indictable offense or any criminal offense
involving moral turpitude.
J. Pays all required fees required by this chapter.
Before issuance of a driver's license, an applicant shall be
subject to a name and credential check by the Police Department.
Licenses issued to drivers shall be of one type. They shall
permit the operation by the licensed driver of either a taxicab, limousine
or livery.
Upon approval of the application for license and payment of
the license fee hereinafter provided, the Municipal Clerk shall issue
a license in the name of the Township. The Municipal Clerk shall issue
to the licensee an identification card. The card shall contain the
name of the licensee, a straight-view photograph of the licensee and
the Township license number of the licensee.
While engaged as a taxicab driver, the licensee shall insert
his or her license identification in a card rack or frame provided
by the owners and attached on the back of the front seat in a place
readily visible to a passenger. The driver of any taxicab shall be
responsible for keeping his or her identification card in the taxicab
operated by him or her at the time. While engaged as a livery or limousine
driver, the licensee shall have his or her identification card in
his or her possession and shall exhibit it upon request.
All drivers' licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall
expire May 1 next succeeding the date thereof; unless sooner suspended
or revoked.
The fee for a driver's license shall be as set forth in Chapter
A565, Fees.