Section 815-RICR-50-10-3.4 - Applicant EligibilityA. Any individual applying to the Division for a hackney operator's license must first: 1. Be at least 21 years of age (as required by R.I. Gen Laws § 31-10-5). 2. Be a citizen of the United States of America or otherwise be legally permitted to work within the State of Rhode Island. 3. Possess either a valid chauffeur's license or a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or an equivalent license issued by another State and acknowledged by the Rhode Island DMV. 4. Possess a working knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand highway traffic signs and signals and communicate with passengers. Certificate holders who employ drivers who do not speak English as a "first" language, must ensure that these drivers truly have a working knowledge of the English language and, if needed, have immediate access to bilingual dispatchers. Certificate holders must also ensure that these drivers are informed and well versed in the provisions and requirements of the Division's relevant rules and regulations before they operate a taxicab, limited public motor vehicle or public motor vehicle; 5. Be familiar with the major highways, routes, streets and traffic laws of the State of Rhode Island; and 6. Be familiar with all Division rules and regulations regarding the transportation of passengers for hire in the applicable mode(s) of transportation the applicant will operate - taxicab, limited public motor vehicle and/or public motor vehicle.815 R.I. Code R. 815-RICR-50-10-3.4