§ 27-21. Driver to obtain and wear a badge.  


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  • At the time the certificate and photograph is delivered to a successful applicant for a driver's authorization under division 2 of this article, the clerk shall also deliver to him a metallic badge which shall have a number and "City in Tupelo" thereon. Such badge shall be worn by such driver so that the same will be openly displayed while he is engaged in or about such occupation. It shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle for hire in the city to operate such a vehicle therein without displaying such metallic badge. The number on such badge shall apply only to that particular driver. It shall be unlawful for any driver to transfer such badge to another person or for any other person to use the badge of another while driving or operating a motor vehicle for hire on the streets of the city. A fee of one dollar ($1.00) is hereby required to be paid by each person obtaining such certificate and metallic badge from the city.

(Ord. of 5-22-50, § 3)