Additional Requirements for License Issuance.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 100-56
in effect100-56. Additional Requirements for License Issuance.
For an application subject to common council review and approval under this subchapter, the common council may direct, if circumstances warrant based on evidence presented at the licensing committee, that the city clerk withhold issuance of a license until the applicant provides the city clerk with documentation indicating the applicant has successfully completed any of the following additional requirements:
1. DEFENSIVE DRIVING AND SAFETY COURSE. A driver of a motorized public passenger vehicle may be directed under this section to successfully complete a defensive driving and safety course approved by the police department.
2. KNOWLEDGE OF CITY GEOGRAPHY AND REGUALTIONS TEST. A driver of a motorized public passenger vehicle may be directed under this section to pass a test established and administered by the city clerk concerning knowledge of city streets, major buildings, facilities and city regulations regarding public passenger vehicles. Alternate tests shall be available for those applicants who possess limited ability to read the English language.
3. DRIVER TRAINING COURSE. A driver of a motorized public passenger vehicle may be directed under this section to successfully complete a driver training course offered by the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association or its equivalent upon approval by the chief of police.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH100.pdf#page=17Fetched: 10/26/2026