§ 42-410. Revocation of taxi driver's license.

(a)

The common council shall refuse a taxicab driver's license if the licensee has, since the granting of the permit:

(1)

Been convicted of a felony;

(2)

Had his/her state motor vehicle operator's license revoked or suspended;

(3)

Been convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics;

(4)

During any continuous six-month period has had three or more convictions of any of the offenses set forth in Wis. Stats. §§ 85.l5, 85.l6, 85.l7, 85.18, 85.39 and 85.40, or of any such statutory provision incorporated in a municipal ordinance;

(5)

When for the preservation of the public safety, welfare, morals or good order, the chief of police finds the licensee is unfit to drive a taxicab.

(b)

Written notice of such revocation or refusal to renew shall be given the licensee. Any person whose license shall have been revoked or renewal refused may appeal to the common council at its next regular meeting.

(c)

The city police officers shall repossess each license which is revoked.

(Ord. of 3-4-2008)