HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD14314 BILL NO. 2007-141
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Ferguson
ORDINANCE NO. `-t'3- I
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,AMENDING CHAPTER 34
(TRANSPORTATION) SECTION 105 (QUALIFICATIONS) PERTAINING TO THE
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO DRIVE A TAXICAB
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 34 (Transportation) Section 105 (Qualifications) of the Code
of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby amended as follows
Section 34-105.Qualifications.
Every applicant for a driver's certificate shall:
1. Be at least eighteen(18)years of age at the time of application.
2. Be able to read the English language sufficient to read street signs and operate a vehicle.
3. Be clean and neat in dress and person,and not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
4. Have a general reputation for integrity,responsibility,good moral character as a law abiding citizen.
5. Possess a valid Missouri chauffeur's license.
6. Have at least one year's experience as a driver of motor vehicles, and at least sixty (60) days' experience
operating motor vehicles over the streets of the city.
7. 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 or threat of violence,the possession,or sale,of illeeal drues 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,sale,or selling of
illegal drugs,or stealing.
C. Any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
within the last twelve(12)months,or more than one such offense during the last five(five)years.
D. More than two convictions within the last two years for any moving offense.
E. Any offense which would,if convicted in Missouri,cause the applicant to be required to register as
a sexual offender.
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SSection 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
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Presiding Officer Mayor
A EST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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