5706 - Driver certification program.
§ 5706. Driver certification program. (a) General rule.--The authority shall provide for the establishment of a driver certification program for drivers of taxicabs and limousines within cities of the first class. Standards for fitness of all drivers shall be established under such rules and regulations as the authority may prescribe. The authority may revoke or suspend a driver's certificate upon a finding that the individual is not fit to operate a taxicab or limousine, as applicable. Each applicant for a driver's certificate shall pay a fee in an amount to be determined pursuant to the requirements of section 5707 (relating to budget and fees). Upon approval, a picture driver's certificate will be issued to an applicant. No individual shall operate a taxicab or limousine at any time unless the individual is certified as a driver by the authority. Each certified driver shall carry and display in full view a driver's certificate at all times of operation of a taxicab or limousine. The authority may establish orders or regulations which designate additional requirements governing the certification of drivers and the operation of taxicabs or limousines by drivers, including, but not limited to, dress codes for drivers. (b) Violations.--Operating a taxicab or limousine without a driver's certificate or authorizing or permitting the operation of a taxicab or limousine by a driver who is not certified as a driver by the authority within cities of the first class is a nontraffic summary offense in the first instance and a misdemeanor of the third degree for each offense thereafter. The authority may, by regulation, provide for suspension and revocation of drivers' certificates for violations of this chapter and authority regulations. (c) Agreements delegating responsibilities.--The authority is hereby authorized to enter into agreements or contracts delegating the duties and responsibilities designated in subsection (a) to a different governmental entity or to another party. (July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.) 2004 Amendment. Act 94 added section 5706. Cross References. Section 5706 is referred to in section 5701 of this title.