Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

5.29.170 Vehicle Permit and Identification Number.
A. For each vehicle covered by an owner's permit, a vehicle permit with an identification number shall be
assigned by the Chief of Police.
B. The vehicle identification number shall be displayed on the vehicle's front and rear exterior, plainly printed in
letters of at least three (3) inches in height, and visible to each passenger. (Ord. 5360, 2005; Ord. 4206, 1983.)
5.29.175 Applicability of Government Code Section 53075.5.
The provisions of Section 53075.5 of the California Government Code, as now or hereafter amended, shall apply
to the issuance, denial, surrender, suspension, and revocation of a public vehicle driver's permit pursuant to this
Chapter. (Ord. 4974, 1996.)
5.29.180 Public Vehicle Driver's Permit.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle regulated pursuant to this Chapter unless such person
obtains a City public vehicle driver's permit in addition to those motor vehicle driver's licenses required by the State
of California.
B. Application for such a permit shall be made in person to the Chief of Police.
C. The applicant shall provide requested information under oath or affirmation on forms supplied by the Chief
of Police.
D. When an application has been denied, the applicant may not reapply for a public vehicle driver's permit for
one (1) calendar year from the date of denial, unless denial was without prejudice.
E. The Chief of Police shall investigate the facts stated in an application for a public vehicle driver's permit and
other relevant data. (Ord. 5360, 2005; Ord. 4206, 1983.)
5.29.185 Public Vehicle Driver's Permit Application.
An applicant for a public vehicle driver’s permit shall appear in person and file with the Chief of Police a sworn
application for such a permit stating, including or affixing the following:
A. The full name and address of the driver applicant.
B. The residence addresses of the driver applicant for the preceding five (5) years.
C. The names and business addresses of the driver applicant’s employers during the preceding five (5) years.
D. A statement as to whether any license, permit or certificate issued to the applicant has been denied, revoked
or suspended by any public authority. The circumstances of said denial, revocation, or suspension shall also be fully
explained.
E. A statement as to whether or not the driver applicant has been convicted of any crime, whether a felony or
misdemeanor, or violation of any municipal ordinance (other than minor traffic and parking offenses), and if so, the
nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed for the conviction.
F. The name and business number of the taxi company by whom the applicant will be employed or engaged
under contract as a taxi driver.
G. The endorsement by the owner employing the applicant as a taxi driver that the applicant has acquired
proficient knowledge of the traffic laws of the State of California and the City, and of the streets of the City, and to
safely operate a taxi in the City.
H. Proof of Compliance with Federal and State controlled substance and alcohol testing requirements, including
proof that the driver has tested negative for controlled substances and for alcohol.
I. Proof of current City Business License Tax Certificate.
J. A signed statement from the hiring taxi company that they have thoroughly reviewed and discussed the City
of Santa Barbara Paratransit Ordinance and any associated rules and regulations with the driver.
K. Such additional information as may be required by the Chief of Police. (Ord. 5360, 2005.)
5.29.190 Denial.
A public vehicle driver's permit shall not be issued to any person for whom any of the following is applicable:
A. Has been a licensed driver for less than 6 months in the United States.
B. Does not possess a valid Class C driver's license issued by the State of California.
C. Is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, unless the applicant possesses a valid Class B driver's license
issued by the State of California and is 18 years or older.
D. Is currently required to register pursuant to Section 290 of the California Penal Code or is required to register
in another state or country as a sex offender in a manner comparable to Penal Code Section 290.
E. Has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, narcotics or dangerous drugs, unless a period of not
less than three (3) years shall have elapsed since the date of conviction or the date of release from confinement for
such offense, whichever is later.
F. Has been convicted for driving a vehicle recklessly within the two (2) years immediately preceding
application for a permit or renewal.
127 rev. 6/30/05