§ 589.03. Application information.

(a)

Applications shall be made to the Director upon forms provided by the License Section and shall set forth that the applicant is:

(1)

A citizen of the United States or a legal alien;

(2)

In possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License and has been a licensed driver for at least six (6) months prior to the application date;

(3)

Eighteen (18) years of age or older;

(4)

Able to speak, read and write the English language; and

(b)

The Director has the authority to request additional information to clarify the applicant's application when necessary.

(c)

Along with each application, all applicants are required to submit:

(1)

A criminal background check and driver abstract at a cost to the applicant;

(2)

A certificate from a licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner who, after examination of the applicant, shall:

(A)

Certify that the applicant is free from defective or uncorrected vision, defective or uncorrected hearing, epilepsy, vertigo, heart trouble, and any other infirmity, physical or mental, detected upon examination which would prevent the applicant from safely operating a vehicle for hire; and

(B)

Set forth the applicant's condition as to visual acuity, field of vision and color visions, together with a statement that the applicant has no eye condition which would prevent the applicant from driving a vehicle for hire.

(3)

Evidence that he or she has had at least six (6) months' experience in operating a motor vehicle and shall, if required, demonstrate his or her skill, ability and knowledge of the city and traffic regulations.

(Ord. No. 1548-2013, § 3, 7-1-2013)