Fines, suspension, and revocation of permit.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-1-31
in effectSec. 6-1-31. - Fines, suspension, and revocation of permit.
A. The city treasurer is given the authority to fine a penalty fee of no more than $50.00 to suspend or revoke any driver's permit issued under this chapter for a driver's failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations specified by the city treasurer.
B. The city treasurer shall notify a driver of the violations with which he or she is charged and his or her right to a hearing before the city treasurer or the city treasurer's designee, at which time the driver shall have an opportunity to present evidence; provided, however, that the city treasurer or the city treasurer's designee may suspend a permit for five working days prior to a hearing, with a hearing to be held within that period of time, if, in the judgment of the city treasurer or the city treasurer's designee, the public health and safety requires. At such hearing, the city treasurer or the city treasurer's designee is authorized to further suspend or revoke a driver's permit.
(Code 1985, § 39-130; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993; Ord. No. 4352, § 11, 8-15-1995; Ord. No. 4941, 5-7-2002)
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_CH6-1HOAWCA_S6-1-31FISUREPEFetched: 10/28/2026