Issue - meetings

To consider the draft policy in relation to exemption from the requirement to display licence plates on Private Hire Vehicles and the requirement for licensed drivers to display their Private Hire Driver Badge.

The Committee considered a report regarding the proposed policy in relation to exemption from the requirement to display licence plates on private hire vehicles and the requirement for licensed drivers to wear their private hire driver’s badge.

In accordance with the Council’s conditions, private hire licence plates issued by the Council were to be clearly displayed on the exterior surface of private hire vehicles at all times and private hire drivers were required to wear the driver’s identification badge at all times when in or with the relevant private hire vehicle.

In accordance with Section 75(3) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Council could issue exemptions from the normal requirements in relation to the display of plates and badges.  The proposed policy would ensure consistency in decision-making and provide clarity to operators who were considering applying for an exemption.

RESOLVED - That the draft policy on ‘exempt plating’ be approved in order that it may be subject to consultation with the trade.