No taxicab, limousine or livery licensed under this chapter shall be operated on the streets of the City except by a driver who shall have first obtained a license for that purpose from the Director of Licensing.
All applications for drivers' licenses shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Director of Licensing, in duplicate, on forms provided by the Police Department. No person shall be licensed as a driver under this chapter unless he or she:
A. 
Furnishes with his or her application three copies of a recent photograph of himself or herself, of a size not less than 1 3/4 inches in length and 1 1/4 inches in width, and the certificate of a reputable physician certifying that the applicant has been examined within the preceding 60 days and that he or she has no infirmity of body or mind which might render him or her unfit for the safe operation of a taxicab or livery.
B. 
Is at least 21 years of age.
C. 
Is a holder of a New Jersey auto driver's license.
D. 
Is able to understand, read and write the English language.
E. 
Is possessed of a satisfactory knowledge of traffic regulations and of the geography of the City.
F. 
Is of good character and must always have a neat and clean appearance.
G. 
Is not addicted to the use of drugs or intoxicating liquors.
H. 
Is not a habitual violator of the Motor Vehicle Act and must produce a five-year driver's abstract so that a determination can be made as to these criteria.
I. 
Has not been convicted of an indictable offense or any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
J. 
Pays all required fees required by this chapter.
K. 
Must be a resident of New Jersey for at least one year.
Before issuance of a driver's license, an applicant shall be subject to a name and credential check by the Police Department.
Licenses issued to drivers shall be of one type. They shall permit the operation by the licensed driver of a taxicab, limousine or livery.
Upon approval of the application for license and payment of the license fee hereinafter provided, the Director of Licensing shall issue a license in the name of the City. The Director of Licensing shall issue to the licensee an identification card. The card shall contain the name of the licensee, a straight-view photograph of the licensee and the City license number of the licensee.
While engaged as a taxicab driver, the licensee shall insert his or her license identification in a card rack or frame provided by the owners and attached on the back of the front seat in a place readily visible to a passenger. The driver of any taxicab shall be responsible for keeping his or her identification card in the taxicab operated by him or her at the time. While engaged as a livery or limousine driver, the licensee shall have his or her identification card in his or her possession and shall exhibit it upon request.
All drivers' licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire August 1 next succeeding the date thereof, unless sooner suspended or revoked.
The fee for a driver's license shall be $50.