§ 17-55. Suspension or revocation.

(a)

The city council retains the right to suspend or revoke any driver's permit issued by the chief of police, if, upon investigation, the city council shall find that the holder of such driver's permit:

(1)

Has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, or

(2)

Has been convicted of a felony, or

(3)

Has been convicted of driving a taxicab or other motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or

(4)

If such person is suffering from a contagious or communicable disease or defect or impairment of vision or hearing or other physical impairment, or

(5)

If the said person is not a person of good moral character and fitness.

(b)

Before such driver's permit shall be suspended or revoked, however, notice of intention thereof shall be served upon such person either by registered mail addressed to him at his last known address or by personal service, which notice shall state the grounds upon which it is proposed to revoke or suspend such driver's permit, and when and where the city council will act upon such matter, and such notice must be given at least five (5) days before such hearing, notice by registered mail being considered as being given when the letter is mailed.

(c)

At such hearing such person shall be given an opportunity to be heard either in person or by counsel.

(d)

The chief of police shall have the right to suspend any driver's permit subject to action by the city council, but any such suspension by the chief of police shall not be for more than a period of three (3) weeks.

(Code 1966, § 27A-60)