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.