Fines, suspension and revocation of permit.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-44-31
in effectSec. 6-44-31. - Fines, suspension and revocation of permit.
A. The city treasurer, or his or her designee, is given the authority to fine a penalty of no more than $50.00, to suspend or revoke any driver's permit issued under this chapter for a driver's failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations specified by the city treasurer, or his or her designee.
B. The city treasurer or his or her designee, shall notify a driver of the violations with which he or she is charged and his or her right to a hearing before the city treasurer, or his or her designee, at which time the driver shall have an opportunity to present evidence; provided, however, that the city treasurer, or his or her designee, may suspend a permit for five working days prior to a hearing, with a hearing to be held within that period of time, if, in the judgment of the city treasurer, or his or her designee, the public health and safety requires. At such hearing the city treasurer, or his or her designee, is authorized to further suspend or revoke a driver's permit.
(Code 1985, § 39-216; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993; Ord. No. 4352, § 18, 8-15-1995; 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_CH6-44LISHOTVEHI_ART4FEPE_S6-44-31FISUREPEFetched: 10/28/2026