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7. Must not have been convicted of any felony within ten years preceding the application, the commission of which is directly related to the applicant's ability to operate as a for -hire driver, such as crimes of moral turpitude, criminal traffic offenses, or crimes pertaining to alcohol, controlled substances, prostitution, gambling, dishonesty or physical violence; 8. Must not have been convicted of or forfeited bail to an offense involving moral turpitude, the commission of which would lead the chief of police to reasonably conclude that the licensee does not possess the good moral character necessary to operate a for -hire vehicle; 9. Must not have been convicted of any criminal traffic offense within a period of two years preceding his application for a for -hire driver's license; 10. Must not have been found to have committed any traffic infraction within six months preceding an application for a for -hire driver's license, or found to have committed any two traffic infractions within six months preceding an application for renewal thereof, 11. Must show proof that he is covered by an insurance policy which meets the minimum requirements as set forth in this chapter; 12. Must successfully complete a written examination administered at the time of initial application and at such other times as required by the city clerk. The examination will test the applicant's knowledge of the ordinance requirements dealing with fare determination, driver -passenger relations, conduct including the applicant's ability to understand oral and written directions in the English language, vehicle safety requirements and driver regulations, and a satisfactory geographic knowledge of the city; and 13. Must not have been convicted of a crime for which he is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130. Be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: For -hire driver's license — Qualifications. A. The operation of a for -hire vehicle business is a privilege, not a right. An applicant or licensee's ability to satisfy stated criteria for a for -hire vehicle business license does not create a right to a for -hire driver's license. B. A for -hire driver's license will be denied unless the applicant possesses the following qualifications: 1. Must be at least eighteen years of age; 2. Must possess a valid state of Washington motor vehicle operator's license; 3. Must be able to read, speak and write the English language; 4. Must be free from any infirmity of the body or mind which would render the applicant unfit for safe operation of a motor vehicle; rel