Standards of appearance and conduct of drivers.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-32-33
in effectSec. 6-32-33. - Standards of appearance and conduct of drivers.
A. No driver shall engage in selling alcoholic beverages, any controlled substance, or solicit business from any house of ill repute or any person known to be of ill repute use his or her vehicle for any purpose other than the transporting of passengers except as provided for driver trainees. Passengers may possess alcoholic beverages.
B. Drivers shall not engage in abusive language, including, but not limited to, cursing, verbal insults or derogatory comments in the presence of passengers, potential or engaged, or staff members of regulating authorities.
C. While on duty, drivers shall not be under the influence nor engage in the consumption of intoxicants, including, but not limited to, beer and other alcoholic beverages or controlled substances. Any driver charged with driving while intoxicated may have his or her permit immediately suspended as provided in section 6-32-31.
D. Drivers must present an acceptable appearance, including clean, neat wearing apparel not in need of repair. Hats may be worn. No shirt may be worn displaying an offensive logo. No halter-tops or tank shirts may be worn. Shorts may be worn but must be knee length or no more than three inches above the knee. Shoes, excluding sandal type shoes, must be worn at all times while serving the public. General appearance must be one of neatness and cleanliness.
(Code 1985, § 39-132; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993; Ord. No. 4941, 5-7-2002)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6BULIRE_CH6-32HOAWCA_ART4DRCO_S6-32-33STAPCODRFetched: 10/28/2026