STATEMENT OF LICENSING PROCEDURES COVERING
HACKNEY CARRIAGES (TAXIS), PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES,
DRIVERS AND OPERATORS
(April 2011)
1. Background
2. Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licensing Conditions
3. Private Hire Vehicles Licensing Conditions
4. Stretched Limousines acting as Private Hire Vehicles
5. Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Conditions
6. Operator’s Rules and Conditions
7. Additional information
Appendix A. Guidance for Driver’s Licence Application
Appendix B. Statement of Policy regarding relevant previous convictions
Appendix C. Guidance and specification for Licensed Vehicles
Appendix D. Operators Booking Records Guidance
Appendix E. Table of maximum Fares
Appendix F. Schedule of Penalty Points system
Appendix G. Knowledge Test Guidelines
1.
Background
The Licensing Procedures Document is based upon
The provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 (Sections 37-68),
The Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 (Sections 45-80),
Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 (Section 19) and the
Transport Act 1980 (Sections 64)
Public Health Act 1936 (Sections 300 -302) Appeals process
In these conditions the Isle of Anglesey County Council will hereafter be referred to as the “Council”,
the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 will be referred to as the “1847 Act” and the Local Government
Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 will be referred to as the “1976 Act” Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 as
the “1971 Act” and the Transport Act 1980 as the “1980 Act and the Public Health Act 1936 as the
“1936 Act”.
Under the terms of the above named Acts the following require a licence:
Every vehicle which is to operate as a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle
Every driver of a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle.
Every operator of private hire vehicle(s).
Guidance on the procedures to be followed by applicants for Taxi, Private Hire Vehicles, Driver’s and
Operator’s are to be found attached in Appendix A.
If you make application from 1st April, 2011 your application will be processed through a new
procedure with the implementation of a Knowledge Test. The Test will be a precursor to the Licence
Application and the cost included in the overall fee; however, if you fail your Knowledge Test you will
be required to pay a re-sit fee in order to proceed with the Application.
The new style knowledge test comprises of 4 sections; Basic English & Maths, Conditions, Legislation
and Local Routes. Further guidance on these sections in Appendix G.
Also from the 1st April, 2011 a new transparent, equitable Enforcement Policy will be in place
involving a simple penalty points system (Appendix F). This will allow Drivers and Operators to
be given advice and guidance in line with the Council’s adopted Enforcement Policy yet act an
effective enforcement measure against repetitive minor offenders. It will also assist in raising the
overall general standards and protect public safety through raising awareness of the standards
expected
2. HACKNEY CARRIAGE VEHICLE LICENCE CONDITIONS
2.1 CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE
The County Council requires the vehicle to be suitable in type, size and design for use as a hackney
carriage. Hence all licensed vehicles will be:
(a) White/ Silver in colour
(b) Less than six years old from date of first registration on first application.
NOTE:
(i) Vehicles licenced with the Council may continue until eight years of age subject
to the condition of the vehicle (tested every six months after six years of age).
(ii) Purpose built vehicles e.g. “Black Cabs, Minibuses and vehicles approved under
Vehicle Certification Agency Low Volume type approval as Taxi” may continue
to be licenced up to 12 years of age subject to condition (tested every six months
after 6 years of age). Vehicles undertaking contract work exclusively may extend
the Licence period to 15 years of age tested every 6 months.
(c) Of suitable cleanliness and appearance inside and out.
The requirements which all vehicles must comply with are referred to in Appendix C which is attached
to these conditions and if on any inspection the vehicle fails to meet those requirements the Council
may suspend or revoke or refuse to renew a vehicle licence.
Seating Arrangements - A clear passageway must be provided as a means of access and egress. The
maximum number of passenger seats allowed is 8 and all should have direct access to a door without
the need to climb over seats or parts of seats, or the need to lower the back of a seat. If a seat is to be
removed to comply with this requirement, it shall be removed from the nearside of the vehicle from the
row of seats which are situated behind the front passenger seat.
Seating Plan - For vehicles with a seating capacity of more than 4 persons, a seating plan of the vehicle
must be submitted to this authority with the licence application. A minimum seat width of 400mm (16
inches) per person is required for all seats in the vehicle.
The proprietor of a hackney carriage licensed with the Council must present the vehicle for inspection
in such place within the area of the Council as the Council may by notice reasonably require. The
Council is entitled to require a proprietor to present the same hackney carriage for such inspection on
up to three separate occasions during any one period of 12 months.
All licensed vehicles must be registered with the DVLA as hackney carriage vehicles.
In addition an authorised officer of the Council (or any constable) has the power at all reasonable times
to inspect and test, for the purpose of ascertaining its fitness any hackney carriage vehicle licensed by
the Council and any taxi-meter affixed to such a vehicle. If he is not satisfied as to the fitness of the
vehicle or as to the accuracy of its taxi-meter he may by notice in writing require the proprietor of the
vehicle to make it or the taxi-meter available for further inspection and testing at such reasonable time
and place as may be specified in the notice. Further he may suspend the vehicle licence until such time
as such authorised officer or constable is so satisfied as to the fitness of the vehicle or accuracy of the
taxi-meter.
2.2 PLATES
On granting a vehicle licence the Council will issue an appropriate plate bearing the same number as
shall be designated to the relevant vehicle in the licence document itself and this must be exhibited on
the vehicle by being affixed to the vehicle securely and in a prominent position,
i.e. Outside the vehicle attached to or near the vehicle registration plates.
Inside the vehicle displayed in a postion all customers and passengers can view.
The Council at their discretion may grant certain category of vehicles and exemption from displaying
plates on the outside of the vehicle
On revocation or expiry of a vehicle licence the Council require the owner of that vehicle to return
(within 7 days) to the Council the above mentioned plates.
2.3 CHANGE OF OWNER DETAILS
Once a hackney carriage licence has been issued, any person named in that licence as having an interest
in the vehicle shall, if he changes his home address, notify the Council in writing within 7 days of such
change and produce to the Trading Standards Section the said licence so that the appropriate
amendments can be noted on the licence and the Council’s register.
2.4 TRANSFER OF INTEREST
Any person who has an interest in a hackney carriage and who transfers his interest other than to
another proprietor referred to in the licence must notify the Council within 14 days of such transfer
specifying the name and address of the person to whom he has transferred his interest.
The proprietor of a hackney carriage must ensure any driver using the vehicle is properly licenced to
drive by the Council and DVLA. A record of the licences held by the driver(s) using the vehicle must
be kept by the proprietor of the hackney carriage, but only during the period the driver is in his employ.
2.5 ALTERATIONS TO A VEHICLE
No alteration shall be made to the vehicle without the prior approval of the Council. If approved the
Council must be notified forthwith when that
alteration has been completed and the vehicle may
be required to be submitted for testing before it resumes operation.
If a vehicle is involved in an accident that requires a subtantial repair (greater than £200) the licencee
must notify the Council in writing of the circumstances of the accident and nature of the subsequent
repairs. The vehicle may be required to be submitted for testing before it resumes operation.
If a licenced vehicle becomes temporarily inoperable due to a serious mechanical failure or accident
then the plate may be transferred on a temporary licence to another appropriate vehicle for a period of
up to 6 months. A full vehicle test and payment of a prorata fee will be required.
2.6 INSURANCE
The vehicle shall not be operated at any time unless there exsists a fully valid third party liability
insurance in force in respect of the vehicle. When requested by an authorised officer or constable the
owner of a licenced vehicle must produce a valid insurance certificate for the vehicle within 1 working
day of the request.
2.7 FEES
No fare shall be levied in excess of that prescribed from time to time by the Council in its “Table of
Fares” in Appendix 2.
On granting a vehicle licence the County Council will issue a schedule of the prescribed fares and this
must be exhibited within the vehicle by being affixed securely and in a prominent position.
Failure to renew a licence within 14 days of the expiry date ensures any subsequest application will
treated as a new application.
2.8 LICENCE PLATE NOT TRANSFERABLE
The Vehicle is licensed by the Council and it is not lawful therefore to transfer the plate to another
vehicle. A vehicle operating as a hackney carriage without a licence of its own but bearing a plate
issued in respect of another vehicle will be operating without a licence and hence unlawfully.
2.9 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Every vehicle shall at all times carry in a conveniently accessible position, a suitable fire extinguisher,
manufactured, tested and maintained according to the relevant British Standard.
2.10 FIRST AID KIT
Every vehicle shall at all times carry a first aid kit according to the relevant British Standard.
2.11 CAPACITY AND SIGNS
Every hackney carriage must exhibit a distinctive sign indicating that the vehicle is a
hackney carriage and the number of people it seats as follows:
"To carry............................persons".
Seating capacity shall be in accordance with REGULATION 42 of the Road Vehicles
(Registration and Licensing) Regulations 1977.
The hackney carriage must not carry more passengers than that indicated on the plate.
All hackney carriages licensed by the Council shall carry the word "TAXI" on a sign
securely fixed to the roof of the vehicle.,
All hackney carriages must display on or near the front and rear registration plates a
hackney carriage plate as supplied by the Council.
An approved taxi meter must be fitted to the vehicle.
2.12 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCE
(Sections 60, 61 and 62 of the 1976 Act)
Subject to rights of appeal may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a hackney carriage
vehicle licence on any of the following grounds:a.
that the hackney carriage is unfit for use as a hackney carriage;
b.
any offence under, or non compliance with the provisions of the 1847 Act
or of part II of the 1976 Act by the operator or driver;
c.
A beach of any of the above licence conditions;
d.
any other reasonable cause.
Where the Council takes such action of suspension/revocation/refusal to renew, they must within 14
days of such action give written notice to the person concerned of their reasons for so doing and in each
case there is a right of appeal to the County Council’s Appeals Committee and subsequently to the
Magistrates Court.
3. PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE LICENCE CONDITIONS
3.1 CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE
The County Council require the vehicle to be suitable in type, size and design for use as a private hire
vehicle. The vehicle must clearly NOT be confused with a hackney carriage vehicle. Hence all licensed
vehicles will be:
(a) Any colour other than white or silver;
(b) Less than six years old from date of first registration on first application.
NOTE (i) Vehicles licenced with the Council may continue until eight years of age subject to
the condition of the vehicle (tested every six months after six years of age).
(ii) Purpose built vehicles e.g. Minibuses and vehicles approved under Vehicle
Certification Agency Low Volume type approval as Taxi, may continue to be
licenced up to 12 years of age subject to condition (tested every six months after 6
years of age). Vehicles undertaking contract work exclusively may extend the
Licence period to 15 years of age tested every 6 months
(c) Of suitable cleanliness and appearance inside and out.
The requirements which all vehicles must comply with are referred to in Appendix 1 which is attached
to these conditions and if on any inspection the vehicle fails to meet those requirements the Council
may suspend or revoke or refuse to renew a vehicle licence.
Seating Arrangements - A clear passageway must be provided as a means of access and egress. The
maximum number of passenger seats allowed is 8 and all should have direct access to a door without
the need to climb over seats or parts of seats, or the need to lower the back of a seat. If a seat is to be
removed to comply with this requirement, it shall be removed from the nearside of the vehicle from the
row of seats which are situated behind the front passenger seat.
Seating Plan - For vehicles with a seating capacity of more than 4 persons, a seating plan of the vehicle
must be submitted to this authority with the licence application. A minimum seat width of 41mm (16
inches) per person is required for all seats in the vehicle.
The proprietor of a private hire vehicle licensed by the Council must present the vehicle for inspection
in such place within the area of the Council as the Council may by notice reasonably require. The
Council is entitled to require a proprietor to present the same private hire vehicle for such inspection on
up to three separate occasions during any one period of 12 months.
In addition an authorised officer of the Council (or any constable) has the power at all reasonable times
to inspect and test, for the purpose of ascertaining its fitness any private hire vehicle licensed by the
Council, or any taxi-meter affixed to such a vehicle. If he is not satisfied as to the fitness of the vehicle
or as to the accuracy of its taxi-meter he may by notice in writing require the proprietor of the vehicle
to make it or the taxi-meter available for further inspection and testing at such reasonable time and
place as may be specified in the notice and suspend the vehicle licence until such time as such
authorised officer or constable is so satisfied as to the fitness of the vehicle or accuracy of the taximeter.
3.2 PLATES
On granting a vehicle licence the Council will issue appropriate plates bearing the same number as
shall be designated to the relevant vehicle in the licence document itself and this must be exhibited on
the vehicle by being affixed to the vehicle securely and in a prominent position,
i.e. Outside the vehicle attached to or near the vehicle registration plates.
Inside the vehicle displayed in a postion all customers and passengers can view.
The Council at their discretion may grant certain category of vehicles and exemption from displaying
plates on the outside of the vehicle
On revocation or expiry of a vehicle licence the Council require the owner of that vehicle to return
(within 7 days) to the Council the above mentioned plates.
3.3 CHANGE OF OWNER DETAILS
Once a private hire vehicle licence has been issued, any person named in that licence as having an
interest in the vehicle shall, if he changes his home address, notify the Council in writing within 7 days
of such change and produce to the Trading Standards Section the said licence so that the appropriate
amendments can be noted on the licence and Council register.
3.4 TRANSFER OF INTEREST
Any person who has an interest in a private hire vehicle and who transfers his interest other than to
another proprietor referred to in the licence must notify the Council within 14 days of such transfer
specifying the name and address of the person to whom he has transferred his interest.
3.5 ALTERATIONS TO A VEHICLE
No alteration shall be made to the vehicle without the prior approval of the Council. If approved the
Council must be notified forthwith when that alteration has been completed and the vehicle may be
required to be submitted for testing before it resumes operation.
If a vehicle is involved in an accident that requires a subtantial repair (greater than £200) the licensee
must notify the Council in writing of the circumstances of the accident and nature of the subsequent
repairs. The vehicle may be required to be submitted for testing before it resumes operation.
If a licensed vehicle becomes temporarily inoperable due to a serious mechanical failure or accident
then the plate may be transferred on a temporary licence to another appropriate vehicle for a period of
up to 6 months. A full vehicle test and payment of a prorata fee will be required
3.6 INSURANCE
The vehicle shall not be operated at any time unless there exists a fully valid third party liability
insurance in respect of the vehicle. When requested by an authorised officer or constable the owner of a
licenced vehicle must produce a valid insurance certificate for the vehicle within 1 working day of the
request.
3.7 LICENCE PLATE NOT TRANSFERABLE
The vehicle is licensed by the Council and it is not lawful therefore to transfer the plate to another
vehicle. A vehicle operating as a private hire vehicle without a licence of its own but bearing a plate
issued in respect of another vehicle will be operating without a licence and hence unlawfully.
3.8 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Every vehicle shall carry at all times in a conveniently accessible position, a suitable fire extinguisher,
manufactured, tested and maintained according to the relevant British Standard.
3.9 FIRST AID KIT
Every vehicle shall at all times carry a first aid kit according to the relevant British Standard.
3.10 CAPACITY & SIGNS
A private hire vehicle shall not display on or above its roof any sign which consists or includes the
word "taxi" or "cab" or "hire" or any word of similar meaning or appearance to any of those words
whether alone or as part of another word or any sign, notice, mark, illumination or other feature which
may suggest that the vehicle is a taxi. All private hire vehicles must display on or near to the front and
rear vehicle registration number plates, private hire licence plates as supplied by the Council.
Every vehicle must exhibit a distinctive sign indicating that the vehicle
the number of people it seats as follows:
"To carry...
persons".
is a private hire vehicle and
Seating capacity shall be in accordance with REGULATION 42 of the Road Vehicles Registration and
Licensing) Regulations 1977.
The private hire vehicle must not carry more passengers than that indicated on the plate.
3.11 PLYING FOR HIRE PROHIBITED
It is an offence to use a private hire vehicle to ply for hire in a street, railway station or railway
premises, as a private hire vehicle is not licensed to operate as a hackney carriage.
3.12 HACKNEY CARRIAGE STANDS
No private hire vehicles shall stand at a hackney carriage stand so appointed by the Council.
3.13 FEES
Failure to renew a licence within 14 days of the expiry date ensures any subsequent application will
treated as a new application.
3.14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCE
(Sections 60, 61 and 62 of the 1976 Act)
Subject to rights of appeal to the Magistrates Court the Council may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew
a private hire vehicle licence on any of the following grounds:a.
that the vehicle is unfit for use as a private hire vehicle;
b.
any offence under, or non compliance with the provisions of the 1847 Act
or of part II of the 1976 Act by the operator or driver;
c.
A beach of any of the above licence conditions;
d.
any other reasonable cause.
Where the Council takes such action of suspension/revocation/refusal to renew, they must within 14
days of such action give written notice to the person concerned of their reasons for so doing and in each
case there is a right of appeal to the County Council’s Appeals Committee and subsequently to the
Magistrates Court.
4.
STRETCHED LIMOUSINES USED AS PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES
These conditions made under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 are specific
to a vehicle adapted by lengthening the wheelbase of a standard, factory built vehicle. The purpose of
these conditions is to protect public safety. They apply in addition to the Authority’s standard
conditions for private hire vehicles and take account of the fact that stretched limousines will:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Travel generally at slower speeds than normal taxis
Not normally overtake other vehicles
be easily recognisable by the hirer
be heavier and considerably longer than standard cars
Be adapted or converted by someone other than the original manufacturer.
4.1
GENERAL
An “American stretched limousine” is a stretched limousine imported from the USA and typically will
have been manufactured originally by Lincoln (Ford) or Cadillac.
A maximum passenger accommodation of eight. For the purposes of calculating the seating capacity of
a vehicle the minimum width of a passenger seat is 400mm (16 inches).
4.2
CONDITIONS
A stretched Limousine shall in the first instance, meet with the standard conditions relating to Private
Hire Vehicle.
In the case of a stretched limousine, or American stretched limousine, originals of the following
documentation will be required by the Council before an initial application for a vehicle license can be
considered:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(f)
(g)
Single Vehicle approval (SVA) certificate.
DVLA Registration Document (V5).
Valid Certificate of Insurance, with cover for hire and reward.
Current MOT certificate issued by an approved Testing Station.
Valid Road Vehicle Excise license disc.
Evidence of the date of manufacture date.
The Vehicle shall comply with the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Must be constructed through an approved converter, such as QVM or CMC.
No front passenger seat to be fitted.
Be equipped with tyres designed and manufactured to support the maximum
permitted axle weight for the axle when the vehicle is driven at the maximum
speed.
Seat belts, where fitted, must be fitted in accordance with the current Road
Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations.
The maximum length of the stretch conversion (measured between the rear
edge of the front door and the front edge of the rear door) shall not exceed
(f)
3048mm/120” for salon type vehicles. And 3302mm/130” for the ford Excursion.
Tinted glass shall conform to the legal requirements of the current Road Vehicle
(Construction and Use) Regulations. All blackened and tinted glass must be fitted
as standard at point of manufacture, Any modifications from standard will not be
acceptable.
Vehicles licensed with the Council may continue until 12 years of age subject to the condition of the
vehicle (tested every six months after six years of age).
4.3
REGULATED ENTERTAINMENT
Alcoholic drinks provided in the vehicle:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Shall be under the terms of an appropriate license relating to the sale or supply of
alcohol.
For bookings for groups of passengers under 18 years the supply of alcohol is
prohibited.
Only plastic glasses and bottles to be used whilst in motion. Glasses and bottles
must be locked away prior to the commencement of the journey.
Bookings for vehicle(s) which are solely for use of children under the age of 16 years must be
accompanied by either a parent/guardian or a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked escort. A
declaration, to be completed by the parent/guardian responsible for the journey, prior to the
commencement of the journey providing details of the persons travelling and the name and contact
details of the person responsible for the booking. A copy of the form must be
carried by the driver.
The only form of regulated entertainment allowed within the vehicle is recorded music and
TV/Video/DVD.
5.
DRIVER LICENCE RULES AND CONDITIONS
5.1 PASSENGERS
The driver shall not convey or permit to be conveyed in a hackney or private hire vehicle a greater
number of persons than that prescribed in the licence for the vehicle.
The driver shall not allow to be conveyed in the front of a hackney or private hire vehicle:
(a) any child below 1.35 metres in height or less than 12 years old.
(b) more than one person above that age.
5.2 BEHAVIOUR OF DRIVERS
Drivers must:
(a) Afford all reasonable assistance with passengers luggage.
(b) At all times be clean and respectable in his/her dress and person and behave in a civil and
orderly manner.
(c) Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of passengers conveyed in, entering or
alighting from the vehicle driven by him/her
(d) Not without the express consent of the hirer smoke, drink or eat in the vehicle.
(e) Not without the express consent of the hirer play any radio or sound reproducing instrument
or equipment in the vehicle other than for the purpose of sending or receiving messages in
connection with the operation of the vehicle.
(f) At no time cause or permit the noise emitted by any radio or other previously mentioned
equipment in the vehicle which he/she is driving to be a source of nuisance or annoyance to
any person, whether inside or outside the vehicle.
The driver, when hired to drive to any particular destination, shall subject to any directions given by the
hirer proceed to that destination by the shortest practicable route.
The driver shall immediately after the termination of any hiring or as soon as practicable thereafter
carefully search the vehicle for any property which may have been accidentally left there.
A driver shall at all times when driving a hackney or private hire vehicle wear, in a conspicuous
position, the driver's badge issued to him/her by the Council.
The driver shall upon expiry, revocation or suspension of his/her licence return forthwith to the Council
the driver's badge issued to him/her by the Council when granting this licence.
The driver shall if requested by the hirer of a private hire vehicle provide him with a written receipt for
the fare paid.
The driver shall at all times when driving a hackney or private hire vehicle carry with him/her a copy of
the conditions and make it available for inspection by the hirer or any other passenger or authorised
officer on request.
5.3 CARE OF VEHICLE
All drivers should:
(a) Always keep their vehicle clean inside and out.
(b) Check vehicle before the start of a shift i.e. Road Tax, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, lights,
cleanliness and general working condition of the vehicle .
5.4 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF DETAILS
The driver shall notify the Council in writing of any change of his address during the period of the
licence within 7 days of such change taking place.
The driver shall within 7 days of any conviction, caution etc. disclose to the Council in writing details
of any conviction imposed on him during the period of the licence.
5.5 BOOKING PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES
A Private Hire Vehicle must be booked in advance i.e. ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY. Bookings can
only be made by the customer in one of two ways:
(a) Personal visit to Booking Office
(b) By telephone to the Booking Office
To pick up a passenger that has not booked in advance is likely to mean that the driver commits a
criminal offence i.e. illegally “Plying for Hire”.
5.6 HACKNEY CARRIAGES - PLYING FOR HIRE
The driver of a Hackney Carriage shall, when plying for hire in any street and not actually hired,
(a) proceed with reasonable speed to one of the stands fixed by the byelaw i.e. go to a rank;
(b) if a taxi stand or rank, at the time of his arrival is occupied by the full number of hackney
carriages authorised to occupy it, proceed to another stand or rank.
A proprietor or driver of a Hackney Carriage, when standing or plying for hire shall not by calling out
or otherwise, importune any person to hire such carriage and shall not make use of the services of any
other person for this purpose.
5.7 FEES
Failure to renew a licence within 14 days of the expiry date ensures any subsequent application will
treated as a new application.
5.8 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCE
(Sections 60, 61 and 62 of the 1976 Act)
Subject to rights of appeal to the Magistrates Court the Council may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew
a driver licence on any of the following grounds:a.
that the driver is an unfit person to hold a licence;
b.
any offence under, or non compliance with the provisions of the 1847 Act
or of part II of the 1976 Act by the driver;
c.
A beach of any of the above licence conditions;
d.
any other reasonable cause.
Where the Council takes such action of suspension/revocation/refusal to renew, they must within 14
days of such action give written notice to the person concerned of their reasons for so doing and in each
case there is a right of appeal to the County Council’s Appeals Committee and subsequently to the
Magistrates Court.
6. PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS CONDITIONS
6.1 . RECORDS
A licensed Operator must keep records as the Council require (Appendix 2) and shall enter on a register
before the commencement of each journey particulars of every booking of a private hire vehicle invited
or accepted by him whether by accepting the booking from the hirer or by undertaking it at the request
of another operator. The licencee shall produce such records on request to any authorised officer of the
Council or to any constable for inspection.
The Operator must also keep particulars of any private hire vehicles operated by him.
This includes make, model, colour, registration, insurance and test certificates along with the relevant
licences issued by the Council.
All records must be kept for a period of three years.
6.2 INSURANCES
The Operators vehicle shall not be operated at any time unless there exists a valid third party liability
insurance in respect of the vehicle. When requested, by an authorised officer or constable, the owner of
a licensed vehicle must produce a valid insurance certificate for the vehicle within 1 working day of the
request.
6.3 FEES
Failure to renew a licence within 14 days of the expiry date ensures any subsequent application will
treated as a new application.
6.4 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCE
(Sections 60, 61 and 62 of the 1976 Act)
Subject to rights of appeal to the Magistrates Court the Council may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew
a private hire operator licence on any of the following grounds:a.
that the Operator is an unfit person to hold a licence;
b.
any offence under, or non compliance with the provisions of the 1847 Act
or of part II of the 1976 Act by the operator;
c.
A beach of any of the above licence conditions;
d.
any other reasonable cause.
Where the Council takes such action of suspension/revocation/refusal to renew, they must within 14
days of such action give written notice to the person concerned of their reasons for so doing and in each
case there is a right of appeal to the County Council’s Appeals Committee and subsequently to the
Magistrates Court.
7.
Additional Information
The applicant must complete the relevant Application form obtained from the
Licensing Section, Trading Standards Department, Planning & Environmental Services, The
Isle of Anglesey County Council, Council Offices, Llangefni LL77 7TW.
Once fully completed it should be returned to the above address along with the required documentation
and fee detailed on the application form.
No person shall act as the driver of any licensed vehicle without first obtaining a licence from the
County Council.
Unless suspended or revoked the lifespan of a Licence will be as follows:
Vehicle Licence
Operators Licence
Driver's Licence
12 months
12 months
24 months.
APPENDIX A
APPLICATION FOR A DRIVERS LICENCE
Forms to be accompanied by the following items:
(1) Your DVLA Driving Licence (original - not a photocopy) showing your current address.
(2) Your passport or birth certificate
(3) 2 colour passport type photographs taken within the last month.
(4) Medical Examination certificate.
(5)Criminal Records Bureau form(see below if not UK resident or have lived abroad for over 6 months)
(6) The fee - payment can be made at the Trading Standards Section by cheque or cash.
Before issuing a licence the Authority must be satisfied that the applicant is a "fit and proper person" to
hold such a licence and will require references/medical evidence to support this. A search will be
conducted by the authority with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) on all initial applications to
ascertain whether the applicant has any relevant criminal convictions. (See attached Appendix 1 for
information on previous convictions).
Due to the length of time required for the checks with the CRB to be completed applications may take
up to 6 weeks to be approved.
If you were born outside the United Kingdom, you must provide a current criminal record check from
your Country of origin and any other countries in which you have been resident. If you have live
outside the UK for a period of at least six months you must provide a current criminal record check
from each country in which you have been resident. Criminal record checks must be provided with
your application. All criminal record checks must be translated into English and must be verified by
the relevant UK based Embassy or High Commission. All original documentation will be photocopied
by the Licensing Authority and returned to you.
All applicants for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence must provide evidence of their right to work in
the UK before an application can be accepted. If you are a British citizen or an EU national, please
provide your passport with your application. If you are not a British Citizen of an EU national, please
provide your passport and residence permit confirming your immigration status and right to work in
the UK. All original documentation will be photocopied by the Licensing Authority on receipt of your
application and returned to you. Any relevant documentation will be forwarded to the UK Border
Agency. If your application is for the renewal of a taxi driver’s licence, the Licensing Authority may
consult with the UK Border Agency in regard to your immigration status and right to work in the UK.
An applicant must have held a DVLA drivers licence for at least 12 months and be at least 21 years of
age. Medical evidence is required on first application and subsequently every 4 years.
The Authority may also require an examination by their own medical authority.
APPENDIX A (continued)
Guidelines for the determination of Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers Licences
(a) Minor Traffic offences
Convictions for minor traffic offences e.g. obstruction, waiting in a restricted area/street,
speeding etc. should not of themselves prevent a person from proceeding with an application.
The number of offences or the frequency of the offence and their circumstances may,
however, be a consideration.
(b) Major Traffic Offences
An isolated conviction for reckless driving or driving without due care and attention etc. should
normally merit a warning as to future driving and advice on the standard expected of Hackney
Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers. More than one conviction for this type of offence
within the last three years should merit refusal and no further applications should be
considered until a period of one to three years free from conviction have elapsed.
(c) Drunkenness
(i) With Motor Vehicle
Serious views should be taken of convictions or driving or being in charge of a
vehicle whilst under the influence of drink. An isolated incident should not
necessarily debar an applicant but strict warning should be given as to future
behaviour. More than one conviction for these offences should raise grave
doubts as to the applicant's fitness to hold a licence.
At least three years should elapse after the restoration of the driving licence
before the applicant is considered for a licence. This should apply to both an
isolated incident or multiple offences for drunkenness in charge of a motor
Vehicle.
If there was any suggestion that the applicant is an alcoholic, a special medical
examination should be arranged before the application is entertained.
If the applicant is found to be an alcoholic, a period of five years should elapse
(after treatment is complete) before a further licence is considered.
(ii) Not in Motor Vehicle
An isolated conviction need not debar an applicant from gaining a licence.
However, a number of convictions for drunkenness could indicate a medical
problem necessitating the critical examination. In some cases however, a
warning may be sufficient.
(d) Drugs
An applicant with a conviction for drug related offences should be required to show a period of
at least three years free of convictions before an application is entertained, or five (after
detoxification treatment) if he/she was an addict. The seriousness of the offence may affect
the length of time required of the application to be free of convictions.
(e) Indecency Offences
As Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers often carry unaccompanied passengers,
applicants with convictions for indecent exposure, indecent assault, importuning or any of the
more serious sexual offences should be refused until they can show a substantial period free
of such offences. More than one conviction of this kind should preclude consideration for at
least five years in either case and if a licence is granted a strict warning as to future conduct
should be issued.
(f) Violence
As Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers maintain close contact with the public, a firm
line should be taken with applicants who have convictions for grievous bodily harm, wounding
or assault. At least three years free of such convictions should be shown before an
application is entertained and even then a strict warning should be administered.
(g) Dishonesty
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers are expected to be persons of trust. The
widespread practice of delivering unaccompanied property is indicative of the trust that
business people place on drivers. Moreover. it is comparatively easy for a dishonest driver to
defraud the public by demanding more than the legal fare etc.. Overseas visitors and elderly
customers can be confused by the currency and become an easy target for an unscrupulous
driver. For these reasons, a serious view should be taken of any conviction involving
dishonesty. In general, a period of at least three years free of convictions should be required
before entertaining an application.
HOME OFFICE GUIDELINES REF 13/92 DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS APPLICANTS FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS LICENCE
APPENDIX B
STATEMENT OF POLICY - RELEVANT PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS
When submitting an application for a licence to drive a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle, you
are requested to declare all convictions. The information you give will be treated in the strictest
confidence and will only be taken into account in relation to your application. You should be aware
that the council is empowered in law to check with the police for the existence and content of any
criminal record held in the name of the applicant. Information received from the police will be kept in
strict confidence whilst the licensing process takes its course and will be retained for no longer than
is necessary. The disclosure of a criminal record or other information will not debar you from
gaining a licence unless the Council considers that the conviction renders you unsuitable. In making
this decision the Council will consider the nature of the offence, how long ago and what age you
were when it was committed and any other factors that may be relevant. Any applicant refused a
drivers licence on the grounds that he or she is not a 'fit and proper person' to hold such a licence
has the right of appeal to the County Council’s Appeals Committee and subsequently to the Court.
EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974
This Act provides that after a certain length of time convictions for criminal offences are to be regarded as
"spent" for certain purposes. However, all criminal convictions are relevant for Hackney Carriage and Private
Hire licensing purposes and must be declared. The Council will consider the offence committed and the time
elapsed since conviction for that offence.
Sentences of imprisonment exceeding 30 months duration can never be treated as spent and must be
disclosed however long ago they were imposed. The periods of time which must elapse in other cases
before the conviction becomes spent are as follows:
Sentence Rehabilitation Period
1. Over 6 months imprisonment but
under 30 months
10 years
2. Under 6 months imprisonment
7 years
3. A fine
5 years
4. Conditional discharge, bound over,
1 year
5. Absolute discharge
6 months
6. Cashiering, discharge from
H.M service
10 years
7. Dismissal from H.M Service
7 years
8. Disqualification, disability
or probation
Period of disqualification,
disability or probation or penalty
The periods of time which must elapse in other cases before the conviction becomes spent vary considerably
according to the nature of the offence and other circumstances. The rehabilitation period may, for example, be
extended by the commission of a further offence during the rehabilitation period.
APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT TO MAKE A FALSE DECLARATION IS A SERIOUS CRIMINAL
OFFENCE, PUNISHABLE UPON CONVICTION BY IMPRISONMENT FOR A TERM NOT EXCEEDING TWO
YEARS OR TO A FINE TO BE DECIDED BY THE COURT OR BOTH.
APPENDIX C
LICENCED VEHICLES SPECIFICATION
The provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 (Sections 37-68), The Local Government
Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 (Sections 45-80), Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 (Section 19) and the
Transport Act 1980 (Sections 64) apply to their operation.
APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE
The applicant must complete the relevant Application form obtained from:
Trading Standards Section, Planning & Environmental Services, Isle of Anglesey County
Council, Council Offices, Llangefni LL77 7TW.
Once fully completed it should be returned to the above address along with the required documentation
detailed on the application form.
A Private Hire Operators Licence is required in order to be able to accept bookings for Private Hire
Vehicles. If you are a vehicle proprietor you may work for any existing Operator. However, if you wish
to apply for your own licence to operate from premises which will be used as a booking office, you
need to obtain Planning Permission from the Council's Planning Services Section allowing use of the
building.
A Certificate of Public Liability Insurance is required where the public have access to the premises i.e.
waiting room etc.. However, where no public access or waiting facilities are provided or if you wish to
operate your own vehicle from home, this insurance is not necessary.
Before issuing a licence the Authority must be satisfied that the applicant is a "fit and proper person" to
hold such a licence and will require references/medical evidence to support this. A search will be
conducted by the authority with the Criminal Records Bureau on all initial applications to ascertain
whether the applicant has any relevant criminal convictions. (See attached Appendix B for information
on previous convictions)
APPENDIX C (continued)
HACKNEY CARRIAGE VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
TESTABLE ITEMS
SECTION A - BODY INTERIOR
1. Seat Belts - security, condition & operation
2. Condition of interior trim & upholstery
3. Speedometer/Odometer
4. Rear view mirrors
5. Screen and all glass
6. Doors/hinges/door control
7. Window opening controls
8. Fire Extinguisher
9. First Aid Kit
10. Overall Cleanliness
SECTION B - LIGHTING/ ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
11. Front Lamps
12. Rear Lamps/Rear Fog Lamps
13. Headlamps
14. Headlamp aim
15. Stop Lamps
16. Rear Reflectors
17. Direction Indicators/ Hazard Warning Lights
18. Condition of Electrical Wiring
19. Horn
20. Interior Lighting
21. Taxi Sign Illumination/ “For Hire” meter light
22. Windscreen wipers/washers
23. Battery - security and leads
SECTION C - BRAKE ROLLER TEST
24. Service %
25. Secondary % (if applicable)
26. Hand Brake %
SECTION D- BODY EXTERIOR
27. Condition of Bodywork
28. Registration Plates & Hackney/Private Hire Vehicle Plate
SECTION E-WHEELS & TYRES
29. Tyre Type/Combination
30. Tyre Condition
31. Wheels
32. Spare Wheel & Tyre
33. Wheel Brace & Jack
SECTION F - CHASSIS AND SUBFRAME
34. Underbody Corrosion
35. Exhaust System
36. Fuel Tank & Pipes
37. Brake Pipes/Units - Leaks, Corrosion
38. Prop/Drive Shafts/Joints
SECTION G - STEERING CONTROLS & SUSPENSION
39. Steering Controls
40. Steering Linkages/Swivels
41. Shock Absorbers
42.Springs/Pins/Bushes/
Suspension Anchor Points
43. Wheel Bearings
SECTION H - ENGINE/UNDER BONNET
44. Mountings
45. Fumes, Oil Leaks, Water Leaks
46. Noisy, Low Power
SECTION I – TRANSMISSION
47. Gearbox - noisy and leaks
48. Final Drive - noisy and leaks
APPENDIX C (CONTINUED)
PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
TESTABLE ITEMS
SECTION A - BODY INTERIOR
1. Seat Belts - security, condition & operation
2. Condition of interior trim & upholstery
3. Speedometer/Odometer
4. Rear view mirrors
5. Screen and all glass
6. Doors/hinges/door control
7. Window opening controls
8. Fire Extinguisher
9. First Aid Kit
10. Overall Cleanliness
SECTION B - LIGHTING/ ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
11. Front Lamps
12. Rear Lamps/Rear Fog Lamps
13. Headlamps
14. Headlamp aim
15. Stop Lamps
16. Rear Reflectors
17. Direction Indicators/ Hazard Warning Lights
18. Condition of Electrical Wiring
19. Horn
20. Interior Lighting
21. Windscreen wipers/washers
22. Battery - security and leads
SECTION C - BRAKE ROLLER TEST
23. Service %
24. Secondary % (if applicable)
25. Hand Brake %
SECTION D- BODY EXTERIOR
26. Condition of Bodywork
27. Registration Plates & Private Hire Vehicle Plate
SECTION E-WHEELS & TYRES
28. Tyre Type/Combination
29. Tyre Condition
30. Wheels
31. Spare Wheel & Tyre
32. Wheel Brace & Jack
SECTION F - CHASSIS AND SUBFRAME
33. Underbody Corrosion
34. Exhaust System
35. Fuel Tank & Pipes
36. Brake Pipes/Units - Leaks, Corrosion
37. Prop/Drive Shafts/Joints
SECTION G - STEERING CONTROLS & SUSPENSION
38. Steering Controls
39. Steering Linkages/Swivels
40. Shock Absorbers
41.Springs/Pins/Bushes/
Suspension Anchor Points
42. Wheel Bearings
SECTION H - ENGINE/UNDER BONNET
43. Mountings
44. Fumes, Oil Leaks, Water Leaks
45. Noisy, Low Power
SECTION I – TRANSMISSION
46. Gearbox - noisy and leaks
47. Final Drive - noisy and leaks
APPENDIX D
PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE OPERATORS
BOOKING RECORDS
NAME & ADDRESS OF OPERATOR:
LICENCE NUMBER:
DATE:
DATE
TIME
HIRER
PICK UP
POINT
TIME &
DATE OF
PICK UP
VEHICLE
BOOKED
(tell, caller
etc.)
DESTINATIO
N
APPENDIX E
FIXED MAXIMUM FARES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES
The public are advised of the current table of fares applicable to Hackney
Carriages licensed by this Authority.
A. Up to and including the first mile
B. Subsequent 1/10th of each mile
C. From midnight to 0700 hours increase of
D. Waiting time per minute or part thereof
E. Carriage of more than one person (each)
F. Carriage of animals* (each)
G. Luggage carried outside passenger compartment (each)
H. December the 25 and 26 increase of
J.
Additional Bank Holiday
I.
Soiling charge
*No charge shall be made for the carriage of Guide Dogs
£2.80
.24
100%
.25
.40
£1.20
.25
100%
50%
£45.00
CYNGOR SIR YNYS MON
DEDDF DARPARIAETHAU AMRYWIOL LLYWODRAETH
LEOL 1976
PRISIAU AM DEITHIO MEWN TACSI
Hysbysir y cyhoedd or rhestr prisiau addas i dacsis ar Ynys Mon
A. Hyd at ac yn cynnwys a filltir gyntaf
B. 1/10 fed rhan o bob milltir ar ol hynny
C. O hanner nos hyd at 0700 cynnydd o
D. Amser aros fesul munud neu rhan o funud
E. Cludo mwy na dau person (yr un)
F. Cludo anifeiliaid* (yr un)
G. Cario bagiau ychwanegol (fesul item)
H. Rhagfyr 25 a 26 cynnydd o
J.
Gwyl Banc Eraill
I
Baeddu’r cerbyd
*Fod dim tâl i’w godi am gludo Ci Tywys
£2.80
.24
100%
.25
.40
£1.20
.25
100%
50%
£45.00
APPENDIX F
PENALTY POINTS SYSTEM
1 The Council's Enforcement Policy will be fully considered by the Enforcing Officer when
determining the manner in which any breach of legislation or the requirements of this Policy are
dealt with. Where it is decided that the use of the penalty points system is appropriate, the points
will be issued in accordance with this appendix. If this appendix allows a range of points for the
particular incident, the Enforcing Officer will determine the appropriate number of points
proportionate to the offence.
2 Before penalty points are issued, there must be sufficient evidence to prove the offence or
breach of licensing requirements. If the licence holder disputes the offence or breach of
licensing requirements, the matter will be resolved by reverting to the procedures detailed in
this Policy.
3 A maximum of twelve penalty points will be issued on any one occasion. This means that if
on any occasion when it is proposed to impose penalty points, a licence holder has
committed more than one offence or breach of licence conditions, no more than twelve points
will be imposed.
4 Points issued to either a proprietor or driver will be confirmed in writing within ten working
days from the discovery of the contravention.
5 When issued, the penalty points will remain "live" for a period of two years from the date they
are imposed so that only points accumulated in a rolling twenty four months period will be
taken into account. If a driver, proprietor or operator accumulates twelve or more points
within a period of two years from the date they are imposed, he will be required to attend a
disciplinary meeting with a Licensing Sub-Committee, for the appropriate action to be taken in
accordance with this Policy.
6 Where a driver is brought before a Licensing Sub-Committee, the options available to them
will include suspension or revocation of the driver's licence, where appropriate. If the
Licensing Sub-Committee does not feel that the matter warrants suspension or revocation of
the licence, they may extend the period for which the points are to remain "live" or instruct that
a written warning to the driver is issued as to his future conduct.
7 Periods of suspension of a licence will be dependant on the nature of the breaches of the
legislation or the requirements of this Policy and the compliance history of the licence holder.
8 Once the matter has been dealt with, the points will be removed if a suspension or revocation
is imposed. If the “live” period is extended or a written warning given, however, the points will
remain "live" for the normal two-year period, or for such extended period as imposed by the
sub committee.
9 A driver will retain the right to be represented at any meeting with the Licensing SubCommittee, either legally or otherwise, and to state any mitigating circumstances he/she
deems necessary.
10 Even though penalty points have been issued by an Authorised Officer of the Council, if it is
subsequently found that the driver has previously been issued with penalty points, or has
been formally cautioned, for similar offences, the Council reserve the right to cancel the
penalty points and deal with the matter in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Policy.
11 The penalty points system will operate without prejudice to the Council’s ability to take other action
under appropriate legislation or as provided for by this Policy.
PENALTY POINTS RELATING TO OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF LEGISLATION
Town Police Clauses Act 1847
Section
Offence
Points
40
Giving false information on a hackney carriage licence application
4
44
Failure to notify change of address of a hackney carriage licence
2
45
Plying for hire without a hackney carriage licence
6
47
Driving a hackney carriage without a hackney carriage driver’s licence
6
47
Lending or parting with a hackney carriage driver’s licence
4
47
Proprietor employing an unlicensed hackney carriage driver
6
48
Failure of a proprietor to hold a hackney carriage driver’s licence
4
48
Failure of a proprietor to produce a hackney carriage driver’s licence
3
52
Failure to display a hackney carriage plate
3
53
Refusal to take a fare without a reasonable excuse
4
54
Charging more than the agreed fare
4
55
Obtaining more than the legal fare (including failure to refund)
4
56
Travelling less than the lawful distance for an agreed fare
4
57
Failure to wait after a deposit to wait has been paid
4
58
Charging more than the legal fare
6
59
Carrying persons other than the hirer without the hirer’s consent
4
60
Driving a hackney carriage without the proprietor’s consent
4
60
Allowing a person to drive a hackney carriage without the proprietor’s
consent
4
62
Driver leaving a hackney carriage unattended on a rank
3
64
Hackney carriage driver obstructing other hackney carriages
3
PENALTY POINTS RELATING TO OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF LEGISLATION
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
Section
Offence
Points
46(1)(a)
Using an unlicensed private hire vehicle
6
46(1)(b)
Driving a private hire vehicle without a private hire driver’s licence
6
46(1)(c)
Proprietor of a private hire vehicle using an unlicensed driver
6
46(1)(d)
Operating a private hire vehicle without a private hire operator’s licence
6
46(1)(e)
Operating a vehicle as a private hire vehicle when the vehicle is not
6
licensed as a private hire vehicle
46(1)(e)
Operating a private hire vehicle when the driver is not licensed as a
6
private hire driver
48(6)
Failure to display a private hire vehicle plate
3
49
Failure to notify the transfer of a vehicle licence
3
50(1)
Failure to present a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle for inspection
3
upon request
50(2)
Failure to inform the Council where a hackney carriage or private hire
4
vehicle is stored, if requested
50(3)
Failure to report an accident to the Council within seventy two hours
4
50(4)
Failure to produce the vehicle licence and insurance upon request
4
53(3)
Failure to produce a driver’s licence upon request
4
54(2)
Failure to wear a private hire driver’s badge
3
56(2)
Failure of a private hire operator to keep proper records of all bookings, or
4
failure to produce them on request of an Authorised Officer of the Council
or a Police Officer
56(3)
Failure of a private hire operator to keep records of all private hire vehicles,
4
or failure to produce them on request of an Authorised Officer of the Council
or a Police Officer
56(4)
Failure of a private hire operator to produce his licence on request
3
57
Making a false statement or withholding information to obtain a hackney
4
carriage or private hire driver’s licence
58(2)
Failure to return a plate after notice has been given following expiry,
4
revocation, or suspension of a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence
61(2)
Failure to surrender a driver’s licence after suspension, revocation, or
4
refusal to renew
64
Permitting any vehicle other than a hackney carriage to wait on a hackney
3
carriage rank
66
Charging more than the meter fare for a journey ending outside the District,
4
without prior agreement
67
Charging more than the meter fare when hackney carriage is used as a
4
private hire vehicle
69
Unnecessarily prolonging a journey
3
71
Interfering with a taxi-meter with intent to mislead
4
73(1)(a)
Obstruction of an Authorised Officer of the Council or a Police Officer
4
73(1)(b) +
Failure to comply with a requirement of an Authorised Officer or Police Officer
Failure to give information or assistance to an Authorised Officer or Police
4
73(1)(c)
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Section
37
Offence
Refusal to carry a guide, hearing, or other assistance dog in a hackney
Points
6
carriage without a valid certificate of exemption
37
Charging an additional cost for the carrying of an assistance dog in a
6
hackney carriage
37a
Refusal to carry a guide, hearing, or other assistance dog in a private hire
6
vehicle without a valid certificate of exemption
37a
Charging an additional cost for the carrying of an assistance dog in a
private hire vehicle
6
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy
Points
Breach of policy requirement
Failure to wear a driver’s badge
2
Failure to adhere to the Code of Good Conduct for Licensed Drivers where not
3
mentioned below
Failure to ensure the safety of passengers
3
Concealing or defacing a vehicle licence plate
3
Failure to attend on time for a pre-arranged booking without reasonable cause
3
Conveying a greater number of passengers than permitted
3
Failure to give reasonable assistance with passenger’s luggage
2
Private hire vehicle soliciting for hire or accepting a fare that is not pre-booked
4
Operating a vehicle that is not clean and tidy
3
Driving without the consent of the proprietor
3
Drinking or eating in the vehicle whilst carrying passengers
2
Smoking in a licensed vehicle at any time
4
Cause excessive noise from any radio or sound-reproducing equipment
2
Operating the horn as a means of signaling that the vehicle has arrived
2
Allowing a private hire vehicle to stand in such a position as to suggest that it
3
is plying for hire or using a hackney carriage stand
Using a non-hands free mobile telephone whilst driving
3
Failure to advise of a relevant medical condition
4
Failure to provide a receipt for a fare when requested
4
Failure to operate the meter from the commencement of the journey and/or
4
charging more than the fixed charge for hire of hackney carriages
Failure to notify the Council of any amendment to the details of a licence within
4
fourteen days
Failure to produce a licence upon request
3
Failure to notify within seven days of starting or terminating employment, the
3
name and address of the proprietor and the term of employment
Failure to show a private hire driver’s licence to the private hire operator at the
3
commencement of employment
Failure to surrender a driver’s licence, badge or plate upon request
4
Failure of a licence holder to disclose convictions within seven days of conviction
4
Failure to take found property to the Police within forty eight hours of finding
3
Failure to report an accident within seventy two hours
3
Carrying an animal other than one belonging to the passenger(s)
3
Carrying an animal not safely restrained
2
Failure to comply with the requirements for the safe carrying of a wheelchair
3
Operating a vehicle that does not comply with the Council’s licensing policy
6
where such a breach of policy requirements is not otherwise specified herein
Operating a vehicle which is not maintained in a sound and roadworthy condition
3
Failure to carry an approved fire extinguisher
3
Failure to carry an approved first aid kit
3
Operating a vehicle which is not maintained in a clean and/or safe condition
3
internally or externally
Modifying a vehicle without the consent of the Council
4
Failure to display or maintain external licence plates as issued by the Council
3
Hackney carriage vehicle signage not in accordance with the Council’s requirements
3
Affixing or displaying a roof sign on a private hire vehicle
3
Displaying a sign or advertisement on a licensed vehicle that does not satisfy the
4
Policy requirements or has not been approved by the Council
Taxi-meter does not conform to the Council’s requirements
4
Trailer does not comply with the Council’s requirements
3
Operating an LPG vehicle which does not comply with the Council’s LPG vehicle
3
Requirements
Operating a vehicle which does not comply with the Council’s requirements in
4
relation to tinted windows
Driving with no insurance or inadequate insurance for the vehicle
6
Allowing a vehicle to be used for hire by a person who does not hold a current
4
driver’s licence
Permitting the vehicle to be used for any illegal or immoral purposes
3
Failure of a private hire operator to provide a prompt, efficient and reliable service
3
Failure of a private hire operator to ensure that office staff act in a civil and courteous
2
manner at all times
Failure of a private hire operator to ensure that vehicles attend bookings punctually
3
Failure of a private hire operator to keep the operating premises in accordance with
3
the Council’s requirements
Failure of a private hire operator to ensure that all vehicles operated by him are
6
adequately insured
Failure of a private hire operator to keep and display public liability insurance for
3
the operating premises if the public are allowed access
Failure of a private hire operator to ensure that every driver employed by him has
4
a private hire licence and badge
Failure of a private hire operator to keep a copy of the Council’s Hackney Carriage
2
and Private Hire Licensing Policy to be made available for inspection by passengers
upon request
Any other cause not covered by above
4
APPENDIX G
New Pre-Application & Test Procedure
If you make application after 1st April, 2011 your application will be processed through a new
procedure with the implementation of a Knowledge Test. The Test will be a precursor to the
application and be included in the overall fee; however, if you fail your Knowledge Test you will be
required to pay a re-sit fee of £25.00 in order to proceed with the Application.
The new style knowledge test comprises of 4 sections; Basic English & Maths, Conditions, Legislation
and Routes. Below is some guidance on each section:
Basic English/Maths Section
This part of the test will comprise of listening and reading exercises where you will be required to
provide the best answer, comprehension questions and basic mathematical questions.
e.g Provide a written receipt and correct change at the end of a typical fare
Please note, if you have any difficulties with reading and writing such as dyslexia please notify a
member of the Licensing Team prior to sitting the test.
Conditions & Legislation
This part of the test will comprise of the Isle of Anglesey licensing conditions relating to the Hackney
Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s, Private Hire Vehicle, Hackney Carriage and Operators Licence.
Legislation
This part of the test will comprise of legislation. You will be asked questions relating to general driving
practices and road signs/markings similar to a DVLA driver theory test.
Routes
This part of the test will comprise of questions that ask you to provide the most direct route from one
place to another. In order to pass this part of the test you will need to have detailed knowledge of the
Isle of Anglesey area. You will need to know popular landmarks such as places of interest, prominent
buildings, the location of public houses, hospitals, hotels and train stations.
e.g “Describe the most direct route from The Ferry Terminal at Holyhead to RAF Valley Camp”
Please note that this section of the test will include one ‘out of area’ route question which will require
you to give the most direct route to a place outside of the Island