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Road Safety Act 2006: Private Hire Vehicles - Guidance Note

Table of contents

  • Road Safety Act 2006: Sections 53 and 54
  • Repeal of the PHV Contract Exemption
  • Introduction
  • The Department's view, not legal advice
  • What is a private hire vehicle?
  • What did the contract exemption cover?
  • What are the alternatives to PHV licensing?
  • Will I have to be licensed in every area in which I wish to undertake a hiring?
  • Best Practice Guidance
  • How does the repeal of the contract exemption affect "ambulances"?
  • How will services provided by volunteers be affected (including voluntary car schemes)?
  • How will the change affect "Stretched limousines"?
  • Childminders
  • Distribution of this note
  • Annex
  • Is the vehicle exempt from road tax by virtue of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994?

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