[Ord. No. 8052, 2-28-2018]
No person shall drive a vehicle used in a vehicle for hire business
within the City limits, unless such person has in their possession
a currently effective and valid vehicle for hire driver's permit
which has been issued as provided in this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 8052, 2-28-2018]
No person, other than the holder of a vehicle for hire driver's
permit, shall be allowed by any person engaged in the operation of
a vehicle for hire with the City to operate or drive a vehicle for
hire within the limits of the City.
[Ord. No. 8052, 2-28-2018]
A.
Any person desiring to be physically in charge of, operate or drive
a vehicle for hire within the City shall file with the City Clerk
a written application therefor, giving the following information:
1.
The full name, social security number, copy of current driver's
license, date of birth, residence, and whether such applicant has
been previously permitted and, if so, whether such license has ever
been revoked. Such applicant shall both sign and swear to the truth
of the contents of the application.
2.
Whether or not the applicant, or any persons listed in Subsection (A)(1) above, have been convicted of the violation of any Federal or State felony law, or any Federal or State misdemeanor involving the use or threat of force or violence, sale of drugs, sexual abuse or, within the previous two (2) years, has been convicted of violating any provision of this Chapter. The applicant shall supply a release for a criminal records check by the Missouri State Highway Patrol or similar agency to verify the information provided in this Section.
3.
In an effort to offset the expense of the investigation process,
applicants shall pay a non-refundable investigation fee of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00), whether applying for or renewing a driver's
permit.
[Ord. No. 8052, 2-28-2018]
A.
Every applicant for a driver's permit shall:
1.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.
2.
Possess a valid Class "E" Missouri driver's license.
3.
Not have been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest
to, regardless of whether sentence was imposed:
a.
Any felony, within the last five (5) years, a material element
of which involves fraud, dishonesty, the use of threat or violence,
the possession or sale of illegal drugs, or stealing,
b.
Any misdemeanor, infraction, or ordinance violation, within
the last two (2) years, a material element of which involves fraud,
dishonesty, the use of or threat of violence, the possession or sale
of illegal drugs, or stealing.
c.
Any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while
under the influence of alcohol and drugs within the last twelve (12)
months, or more than one (1) such offense during the last five (5)
years.
[Ord. No. 8052, 2-28-2018]
The holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit shall
have such permit prominently displayed in the vehicle for hire operated
by him at all times such vehicle for hire is in operation.
[Ord. No. 8052, 2-28-2018]
Upon application for a driver's permit, an application
fee in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) is required to cover
the cost of preparing the permit. Each driver's permit will contain
a photograph of the permittee for proper identification.
