Decision details

The Committee considered an application for a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence renewal and extension for a Ford Mondeo Vehicle registration LR09 YTX. The vehicle is over 10 years old being registered May 2009.

The Committee adjourned to inspect the vehicle.

All vehicle licences are issued annually and Section 43 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 provides that a hackney carriage vehicle licence may only be in force for a maximum period of one year.

The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy provides that vehicles being presented for subsequent licensing are required to be under ten years old. The Council has the discretion to continue to licence vehicles which are older than ten years provided that the Council is satisfied that such a vehicle is in a good condition and good state of repair, and provided that it passes the appropriate testing standard.

The above Policy and statutory provisions reflect the Council’s responsibility to ensure that all hackney carriage and private hire vehicles are safe and fit for use.

The Committee noted that the vehicle has a valid MOT until March 2020, and the advisories have been rectified.  The vehicle passed a recent taxi inspection, and all issues raised by the Licensing Officer following her inspection have been rectified.

The Applicant attended the hearing to support the application.

Resolved

The Ford Mondeo Vehicle registration LR09 YTX be approved for a 12 month renewable Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence, in accordance with legislation subject to sixmonthly taxi tests.

Reason for Decision

Having inspected the vehicle, read all written material, and listened to the representation by the Applicant and the Licensing Officer, the Committee was satisfied with the general standard of the vehicle, the state of repair, and the condition of the vehicle. Therefore it was considered the vehicle, is fit for use for the general public and paying customers.