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.
F.
Is of good character.
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 $40.
