Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy and Handbook
This handbook is the policy document for matters relating to the licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and their drivers and Operators. It contains the following elements:
- The Borough Council Policy for Licensing of:
- Hackney Carriage Vehicles (First, Second and Third Class)
- Private Hire Vehicles
- Drivers of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles
- Private Hire Operators
- The procedures for applying for, processing and issuing of such licences
- The general conditions attached to such licences
This handbook consolidates and replaces previous policy and guidance on this matter. It has been subject to consultation and has been formally adopted by the Borough Council.
What are Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles?
Introduction to the vehicles that can be licensed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Policy objectives and aims
Outlines the objectives this policy aims in to provide the best possible service to the public with the overriding aim of maintaining and improving public safety.
Committee procedure
Applications may be referred to Licensing Committee for consideration and determination.
Right of appeal
Details on rights to appeal against a Committee decision
Serving of notices
Sub-sections (2) to (5) of S233 of the Local Government Act 1972 shall have effect and are incorporated in the conditions for vehicles, Operators and drivers in relation to any notices required or authorised by the conditions to be given or served on the licensee by or on behalf of the Borough Council or any authorised officer.
Conditions
The Borough Council has the power to attach conditions to Driver, Vehicle and Operator licences. The standard conditions are as set out in this handbook document.
Unfit vehicle notices
Unfit Vehicle Notices can be issued by Authorised Officers and Police Officers where vehicle defects give cause for concern.
General compliance
Any breach of the requirements of this policy, including failure to disclose information relating to convictions etc., may result in suspension or revocation of a licence or other appropriate action.
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Policy
A combined licence is issued in the Great Yarmouth borough which authorises the driver to drive either a Hackney Carriage or a Private Hire vehicle provided that these vehicles are licenced by the Borough Council.
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers' Conditions
Details of the conditions drivers of hackney carriage or private hire vehicles must follow.
Hackney Carriage Vehicle policy
This policy lays out the criteria a Hackney Carriage Vehicle must meet to be licensed, plus its fitness and accessibility.
Private Hire Vehicle policy
This policy lays out the criteria a Private Hire Vehicle must meet to be licensed, plus its fitness and accessibility.
Vehicle licenses conditions
Conditions that need to be met in order for the vehicle to be licenced.
Private Hire Operator policy
This policy lays out the criteria and conditions a Private Hire Operator must meet to be licensed.
Private Hire Special Event Vehicle Policy
This policy lays out the criteria and conditions a Private Hire Special Event vehicle must meet to be licensed.
Horse Drawn Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Policy
This policy lays out the criteria and conditions a horse drawn hackney carriage must meet to be licensed.
Pedicab Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Policy
This policy lays out the criteria and conditions a pedicar hackney carriage must meet to be licensed.
Appendix I: penalty points
Penalty points can be imposed on the drivers of Private Hire Vehicles and Hackney Carriages, proprietors of vehicles and Operators of Private Hire Vehicles for various infringements.
Appendix II: policy on convictions and criminal offence guidelines
Information on Great Yarmouth Borough Council's policy for applicants for licenses who have had a conviction or a criminal offence.
Appendix III: Hackney Carriage byelaws
Information on the byelaws enacted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council with respect to Hackney Carriages made under Section 68 of the Town Police Clauses Act, 1847 and Section 171 of the Public Health Act, 1875.
Appendix IV: Hackney Carriage stands
Where to find the stands for motorised hackney carriages.
Appendix V: Hackney Carriage and private hire vehicle compliance testing stations and standards
List of compliance testing stations and the required standards.
Glossary and definitions
Glossary and definitions used in this document.
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