S.L. 499.59 Art. 11Conditions for grant of and retention of a taxi driver permit.

(1) An applicant for a taxi driver permit shall satisfy the

Authority that he -

(a) is of good repute and conduct;

(b) is the holder of the appropriate driving licence in respect of the vehicle category being driven, in accordance with the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations:

Provided that an electric power assisted pedal cycle driver permit shall not be issued unless the applicant is in possession of a driving licence in either categories AM, A1, A2 or A or category B in terms of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations;

(c) is medically fit;

(d) is aged nineteen years or over, or eighteen years or over in the case of an applicant for an electric power assisted pedal cycle driver permit; and

(e) possesses the requisite skills to act as a driver in terms of regulation 12.

(2) A driver shall be obliged to satisfy the conditions of this regulation at all times during the validity of the permit.

(3) A taxi driver shall inform the Authority in writing of any conviction against him of any offence contemplated in paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 11A within twenty-one days from that conviction or, when an appeal is entered, within twenty days from when such appeal is decided.

(4) A person who contravenes sub-regulation (3) shall be guilty of an offence.