Chauffeur qualifications
Seattle Mun. Code § 6.320.070
in effect6.320.070 - Chauffeur qualifications
A. The limousine carrier shall, before a chauffeur operates a limousine, provide proof in a form approved by the department of licensing to the Director that each chauffeur hired to operate a limousine meets the following criteria administered or monitored by the department of licensing or an authority approved by the department:
1. Is at least 21 years of age;
2. Holds a valid Washington state driver's license;
3. Has successfully completed a training course approved by the department;
4. Has successfully passed a written examination which, to the greatest extent practicable, the department of licensing must administer in the applicant's language of preference;
5. Has successfully completed a background check performed by the Washington state patrol or a credentialing authority approved by the department of licensing that meets standards adopted by rule by the department;
6. Has passed an initial test and is participating in a random testing program designed to detect the presence of any controlled substances determined by the department of licensing;
7. Has a satisfactory driving record that meets moving accident and moving violation conviction standards adopted by rule by the department of licensing; and
8. Has submitted a medical certificate certifying the individual's fitness as a chauffeur. Upon initial application and every two years thereafter, a chauffeur must file a physician's certification with the limousine carrier validating the individual's fitness to drive a limousine. The department of licensing shall determine by rule the scope of the examination and standards for denial based upon the chauffeur's physical examination. The director of the department of licensing may require a chauffeur to undergo an additional controlled substance test or physical examination if the chauffeur has failed a controlled substance test or his or her physical fitness has been called into question.
B. The limousine carrier shall keep on file and make available for inspection all documents required by this section.
(Ord. 123783, § 9, 2011.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6BURE_SUBTITLE_IVNELICO_CH6.320LI_6.320.070CHQUFetched: 11/1/2026