§ 90-5. Application for driver's permit; prerequisites for issuance of permit.

(a)

No request for a driver's permit under this chapter will be processed unless the permit applicant presents a letter to the city police department requesting issuance of a driver's permit to the named individual. The driver's permit applicant will further furnish the information requested on a form to be provided by the police department, and submit to a police clearance consisting of a background investigation or fingerprinting. Driver's permit applicants must meet the following requirements:

(1)

Be at least 21 years of age.

(2)

Be a citizen of the United States or an alien admitted for permanent residence or who has otherwise been granted employment authorization by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.

(3)

Possess a current valid state driver's license. Such license must not be limited as defined in O.C.G.A. §§ 40-5-58 and 40-5-64.

(4)

Exhibit a proficiency with the English language so as to be able to comprehend and interpret traffic signs, issue written receipts to passengers and obey lawful orders of police and others in lawful authority.

(5)

Have not been convicted, been on probation or parole or been imprisoned, for a period of five years previous to the date of application, for the violation of any of the following offenses of the state, of any other state or of the United States: homicide; rape; aggravated battery; burglary; aggravated assault; kidnapping; robbery; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; child molestation; criminal solicitation to commit any of these listed offenses; attempts to commit any of these listed offenses; any felony where a motor vehicle was used; any crime of violence or theft; any crime of possession, sale or distribution of illegal drugs; moral turpitude; homicide by vehicle; manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vehicle; failure to stop, render aid or identify himself as required by O.C.G.A. § 40-6-271; racing on highways and streets; using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer; and hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident. First offender status is recognized.

(b)

Drivers are responsible for reporting any change in qualifications or other licensing or permitting information previously supplied to the city police department within ten days of the change.

(Code 1982, § 9-4-4)