§ 34.1-53. Revocation or suspension generally.

(a)

The chief of police shall forthwith revoke the public vehicle driver's license of any person upon receiving a record of the final conviction of such person of any of the following:

(1)

Any felony.

(2)

Petit larceny within ten (10) years prior to the date of application.

(3)

Driving any motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or self-administered drugs.

(4)

Twice driving any motor vehicle in a reckless manner within a twelve-month period.

(5)

Any five (5) provisions of title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia or chapter 25 of this Code within a twelve-month period.

(6)

Violations of any state law or municipal ordinance relating to prostitution, illicit sexual intercourse, sexual assault, lewdness and assignation.

(7)

Violations of any state law or municipal ordinance relating to intoxicating liquors or drugs.

(8)

Charging and collecting for any service a sum in excess of the lawful rates therefor.

(9)

Three (3) violations of any other provisions of this chapter as now in effect or as may be hereafter amended and put into effect, all within a twelve-month period.

(b)

The chief of police, except in the cases set forth above where the revocation is mandatory, after due hearing and upon not less than five (5) days' notice in writing to the licensee, such notice to be sent by registered letter to the address given by the licensee when applying for such license, or by delivering a copy of such notice to the licensee in person, either of which shall constitute sufficient form of notice, may suspend or revoke the public vehicle driver's license of any person for good cause shown, including the conviction of the licensee for the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any state law or other municipal ordinance. In addition, in those instances where the chief of police deems it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety or general welfare, he may suspend the public vehicle operator's license of any person for a period not to exceed five (5) days, pending the outcome of the appeal hearing herein provided for.

(c)

In the event of the suspension or revocation of a license under this section, the license shall be forthwith surrendered to the chief of police, and in case of suspension only, the license shall be restored to the driver at the expiration of the period of suspension. In the event of a second suspension for the same cause or of a third suspension for any cause, the chief of police shall revoke the license. Each such suspension shall be noted on the license.

(d)

No person whose license has been revoked shall again be issued a public vehicle operator's license unless, upon the presentation of reasons satisfactory to the chief of police, he shall order such new license to be issued.

(Ord. No. 39,757, § 2, 11-9-99)

(Ord. No. 39,757, § 2, 11-9-99)