§ 21-17-208. REFUSAL, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION.

(a)

Grounds. The Director may, after notice and hearing, refuse, suspend, or revoke a temporary license or license to drive a taxicab for any of the following reasons:

(1)

Conviction of a violation of the criminal laws of the state;

(2)

Involvement in a number of automobile accidents or conviction of a number of violations of the motor vehicle law that indicate a lack of fitness to operate a taxicab safely;

(3)

Any physical or mental disability which might render the driver unfit for the safe operation of a taxicab;

(4)

Excessive use of alcohol, drugs, or controlled dangerous substances which renders the driver unfit for the safe operation of a taxicab; and

(5)

Any violation of the provisions of this title.

(b)

Return of card and badge. If a taxicab driver's license is revoked or suspended, the taxicab driver's license card and badge shall be returned immediately to the Department and the employer shall be notified immediately of the suspension or revocation.

(1988 Code, §§ 34-59, 34-61) (Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)