Private Hire Drivers
The Licensing Office has a responsibility
to ensure that drivers of private hire vehicles are fit and proper
persons to hold their licence.
Drivers are issued with a badge which must be worn at all time
when carrying out their duties.
Licences are only issued by the Council after the driver has been
checked to ensure he/she:
- Has a valid driving licence
- Is a fit and proper person
- Understands the relevant laws
- Has a good knowledge of the Peterborough area with a good standard of driving
The applicant must:-
1.
Be able to read and write effectively in English.
2.
Be at least 18 years of age.
3.
Must not suffer from epilepsy or any other illness or condition
which might affect his/her driving of a hackney carriage or private
hire car.
4.
Produce a medical examination certificate taken at own
expense:
(a) on first applying for a
driver's licence;
(b) on reaching the age of 55
years;
(c) on reaching the age of 60
years;
(d) on reaching the age of 65
years and thereafter annually.
5
Be able to produce testimonials of character from two ratepayers
who have known the applicant personally for the past
three years
(see Part II of the application form).
6.
Hold a full UK driving licence issued by the Department
of Transport under the Road Traffic Acts for at least 12
months.
7.
Produce 3 photographs (passport size).
8.
Have read and understood the conditions of the Licence.
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