Dress code for drivers.
Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-50
in effectSec. 29-50. - Dress code for drivers.
Taxicab drivers shall be fully and neatly dressed and shall exhibit good personal hygiene without offensive body odor. All clothing shall be clean; shall be free of holes, rips or tears; and shall present a professional appearance. Clothing shall not exhibit any symbols, phrases or rendering that are obscene. Clothing shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Male drivers are required to wear long pants or professional length shorts, buttoned shirts with fold down collars and sleeves, and shoes. Pullover polo shirts, with fold-down collars, buttons and short sleeves, are permitted. Shoes shall be clean, closed-in and worn with socks. Hair, beards and moustaches must be neat, must be trimmed and must present a groomed appearance.
(2) Female drivers are required to wear long pants, professional length shorts, skirts, dresses (professional length), shirts or blouses, and shoes. Pullover polo shirts, with fold-down collars, buttons and short sleeves, are permitted. Shoes shall be clean, closed-in and worn with socks or stockings. Hair must be neat, must be trimmed and must present a groomed appearance.
(Code 1993, § 30-32.1; Code 2004, § 110-53; Code 2015, § 29-50; Code 2020, § 29-50)
Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH29VEHI_ARTIITA_DIV1GE_S29-50DRCODRFetched: 11/8/2026