Grounds for denial; reapplication period.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 56-81
in effect§ 56-81. - Grounds for denial; reapplication period.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for a driver's permit the Vehicle for Hire Inspector shall conduct an investigation of the applicant and, on the basis of such investigation, shall either approve or deny the application. No driver's permit shall be issued to any of the following persons:
(1) Any person under the age of 18 years.
(2) Any person convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense as identified in Section 56-80(2)of this article.
(3) Any person convicted of hit-and-run driving.
(4) Any person convicted of reckless driving within five years prior to the application.
(5) Any person not possessing a valid State driver's license, unless specifically exempted herein.
(6) Any information which is omitted from the driver's application will be grounds for denial of a permit.
(7) Any person who cannot produce a certificate from a physician licensed within Oklahoma stating that the applicant is capable of safely performing the essential functions of the job of driving a vehicle for hire.
(8) Any person not having the ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
(9) Any person lacking an endorsement letter from a licensee.
(b) Anyone who is denied a driver's permit shall not reapply for such a permit until after a period of six months.
(c) The restrictions in this section shall apply both to persons possessing a driver's permit and to persons seeking renewal of such permit.
(Ord. No. 24120, § 3, 8-17-10; Ord. No. 25002, § 7, 10-21-14)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH56VEHIOTTRSE_ARTIMOVEHI_DIV5VEHIDRPEDRALMOVEHI_S56-81GRDEREPEFetched: 10/28/2026