§ 57-04 Licensing – General Requirements.
RCNY § 57-04
(a)[Reserved.] Age.
(b)[Reserved.] Identification.
(c)Chauffeur's License. An Applicant must hold a Valid Chauffeur's License.
(d)Qualified "Bus Driver" Under Article 19-A. An Applicant for a Commuter Van Driver's License must: (1) Meet the qualifications of Article 19-A of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws for the operation of a bus, as that article defines "bus," and (2) Submit a copy of the affidavit filed with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles certifying that the driver has done so.
(e)Fitness for the Job. The Applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she is fit and able to drive the Commuter Van for which the License is sought.
(f)Familiar with Geography. An Applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she is familiar with the geography and streets of the area in which he or she intends to operate a Commuter Van.
(g)[Reserved.] Pass Drug Test.
(h)Fingerprinting for Determining Good Moral Character.
(1)The Applicant must be fingerprinted so that the Commission can obtain criminal history records from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
(2)The Applicant must pay any processing fee required by the State.
(i)[Reserved.] Agreement to Accept Service of Process.
(j)Training.
(ii)Applicants for a renewal Commuter Van Driver's License must hold a current certificate of completion that was issued no more than three years prior to the application date for the required hours of instruction in a Defensive Driving Course dated within three years prior to the date of the renewal application.
(k)[Reserved.] Unique Requirements/Exceptions for NY Police Officers.
(l)Payment of Fines and Fees.
(3)An Applicant, including an Applicant for a renewal License, must pay any fines related to their failure to surrender a previously revoked License (of any type), unless the Applicant can demonstrate in person or in writing that the License has been surrendered.
(m)Address. An Applicant must give the Commission the Applicant's current Mailing Address and a current and valid E-mail Address.
(n)Material Changes in the Application. The Applicant must inform the Chairperson of any material change in the information submitted as part of the Application while the Application is pending. Material changes include, but are not limited to: (1) Changes in Applicant's Chauffeur's License status; (2) Mailing address; (3) Additional criminal convictions; (4) Additional DMV convictions, including convictions for the offense of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs; or (5) Any change to the information provided or submitted with the Application.
(o)Summary of Driving Record. An Applicant whose driver's license has been issued by a state other than New York or who has held a driver's license issued by a state other than New York within the two years prior to the date of the Application, must provide the Commission with an abstract of his or her driving record from the state that issued the Applicant's driver's license, dated no more than 90 days prior to the date of the Application, covering at least the two years prior to the date of the Application. (Amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016; amended City Record 6/30/2016, eff. 7/30/2016)
