Guidance Notes and Information Leaflets for Hackney Carriage (HC) and Private Hire (PH)
Guidance Notes
- |How to become a PH or HC Driver
- |Knowledge Test guidance (PH) - important reading before you sit your test
- |Knowledge Test guidance (HC) - important reading before you sit your test
- |MOT guidance and |mechanical testing stations
- |How to advertise on a licensed vehicle - application form and guidance notes
- |Insurance - what documents do I need to licence my vehicle?
- |What do Elmbridge taxi and minicab licence plates and IDs look like?
Information Leaflets
- |HC & PH Vehicle licensing renewals leaflet
- |Vehicle inspections leaflet
- |CRB check leaflet
- |Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Assessment Explained
- |DSA Assessment Booklet - including how to book test
Other Useful Information
- |Driving Standards Agency Assessment - link to DSA providing information on how to book an assessment and select print options
- |Licence application processing timescales | |HC and PH Licensing Policies
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- |Department for Transport guidance on personal security and safety
- |MOT testing stations (Council nominated for HC & PH mechanical vehicle inspections)
- |Explanatory notes on limiting numbers of HC (Taxi) Licences
Unfortunately, the numbers of applicants failing to attend vehicle licensing appointments at the Civic Centre without giving notice has risen.
Please note: with effect from 1 April 2011, the Council will be charging a fee in respect of missed appointments. If you are 10 minutes or more late for your appointment, and you don't give notice within that period, your appointment will be cancelled and you will be required to book a new appointment for an alternative date/time. Before you can re-book you will be required to pay a fee of £50. We advise that you aim to arrive for your appointment at least five minutes early.
