§ 27-42. Suspension, revocation.

(a)

Permit. The permit of any owner of any taxicab business giving him or it the right to operate such business in the city may be revoked or suspended by the mayor and board of aldermen at any time for failure to comply with the provisions of the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city governing the operation of taxicabs therein.

(b)

Certificate. The permit and certificate of any taxicab driver granted by the city will be automatically revoked when the holder thereof is found guilty of any of the following offenses and when so revoked shall not be reinstated:

(1)

Driving such a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor;

(2)

Disturbing the peace while engaged in operating such a motor vehicle;

(3)

Reckless driving or exceeding the speed regulations prescribed by law or the ordinances of the city;

(4)

Transporting intoxicating liquor;

(5)

Carrying concealed weapons in violation of law;

(6)

Knowingly transporting persons for the purpose of gaming or prostitution or for the purpose of obtaining intoxicating liquor;

(7)

Knowingly driving a taxicab with defective brakes.

(c)

Revocation. In addition, the mayor and board of aldermen may revoke the permit and certificate of any such driver for his failure to observe all of the provisions of the ordinances of the city governing the operation of taxicabs or providing traffic-control or parking regulations and when so revoked such driver shall not be reinstated for a period of one (1) year thereafter.

(Ord. of 5-22-50, § 7)