What are the legal requirements as a Hackney Carriage Driver?
There are many different laws affecting proprietors and vehicles but the main Acts of Parliament covering the licensing of Hackney Carriage Drivers are Part II, Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and Transport Act 1985. Both acts are available for inspection in our office.The 1976 Act says we cannot grant you a licence unless we are satisfied that:
- You are a "fit and proper" person to hold a driver's licence.
- You currently hold (and have held) a full driving licence issued by DVLA (or a valid European Community Licence) for a period of 12 months before making your application to us.
- You are 18 or over.
- You have been honest in supplying information to us and must not, under any circumstances, make a false statement at any time to obtain your licence. This is a serious offence.