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Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 6, ch. 6-44, art. 6, div. 5
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Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-44-67 Conduct of pedal carriage drivers.

Sec. 6-44-67. - Conduct of pedal carriage drivers. A. No driver shall engage in selling alcoholic beverages or any controlled substance. 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, eluding [including] but not limited to, beer and other alcoholic beverages or controlled substances. Any driver charged with driving while intoxicated may have his permit immediately suspended as provided in section 6-44-24. D. Drivers must present an acceptable appearance, including clean, neat wearing apparel not in need of repair, hats may be worn. Shoes must be worn at all times while serving the public, general appearance must be one of neatness and cleanliness. (Ord. No. 5585, 5-19-2015)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-44-68 Drivers not to work more than 12 hours out of 24.

Sec. 6-44-68. - Drivers not to work more than 12 hours out of 24. No driver shall work more than a maximum of 12 driving hours in the aggregate of any 24-hour period, and such driver shall not begin to drive until he has had at least eight consecutive hours of rest. (Ord. No. 5585, 5-19-2015)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-44-69 Duty of vehicle for hire inspectors to enforce chapter.

Sec. 6-44-69. - Duty of vehicle for hire inspectors to enforce chapter. The director of police and/or the permits office of the city are hereby authorized and are instructed to monitor the conduct of holders of Memphis Transportation Commission issued certificates of public convenience and necessity and pedal carriages operating under this chapter. Upon discovering violation of the provisions of this chapter, the designees shall take appropriate action. Any limousine for hire may be stopped at any time, whether or not the vehicle is occupied by the client, for the purpose of checking the driver's permit for compliance of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. No. 5585, 5-19-2015)
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_ART6PECA_DIV5DRCOFetched: 10/28/2026

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