P.R. Laws tit. 9, § 5066
The Secretary shall refuse to issue or renew a driving license in the following cases:
(a) Whenever issuance or renewal results in violation of this chapter or any other law or its regulations.
(b) Whenever the information provided in the application for issuance or renewal of the license is false or insufficient.
(c) Whenever the requirements of this chapter are not complied with.
(d) Whenever the issuance or renewal fees have not been paid.
(e) Whenever the applicant, by virtue of official reports against him/her, constitutes a menace to public safety or has shown carelessness or habitual recklessness in the operation of a motor vehicle.
(f) When the applicant has not fulfilled the requirements and regulations of the Commission, or when pursuant to the official reports of the Commission, has failed to comply with its requirements or regulations.
In the cases comprised under subsection (e) of this section, the Secretary shall establish by regulations, the essential elements that shall be present in the conduct of a person, to the effects of determining whether it constitutes a threat to public safety or has shown carelessness or habitual negligence in the operation of motor vehicles. When the Secretary determines that the issue or renewal of a license under said subsection does not proceed, pursuant to the adopted regulations, he/she shall remit a written notice to the person involved, who may object to said action and request an administrative hearing, within twenty (20) days following the notice of said action of the Secretary. Said procedure shall be carried out pursuant to the provisions of §§ 5042 and 5723 of this title.
History —Jan. 7, 2000, No. 22, § 3.16; June 3, 2004, No. 132, § 3, eff. 8 months after June 3, 2004.