TfL SERU Book 2023 in audio | PHV Driver handbook,Section 2: Licensing Requirements for PHVs,
Summary
TLDRThis video script outlines licensing requirements for Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs), emphasizing the importance of vehicle licenses, discs, and their security features. It highlights the necessity of hire or reward insurance and the need to maintain vehicles in good condition. The script also addresses the procedures to follow in case of damage or manufacturer-identified faults, stressing the importance of compliance with instructions from TfL or the manufacturer.
Takeaways
- đ Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs) require specific licensing and must adhere to certain rules and regulations.
- đ Upon licensing, a PHV is issued a vehicle license and license discs that must be affixed to the front and rear windshields.
- đ The registered keeper of a PHV receives a leaflet outlining the conditions of the license, which typically lasts for one year.
- đ PHVs must undergo a licensing inspection before a new license can be issued, ensuring ongoing compliance with standards.
- đ« The license discs for PHVs are tamper-evident and should not be removed under any circumstances.
- đĄ In case of damage, loss, or theft of the license discs, the vehicle owner must contact Transport for London (TfL) immediately for replacements.
- đ« A PHV cannot be used for private hire purposes if the license discs are missing, damaged, or altered.
- đ·ïž In exceptional cases, a vehicle may be exempt from displaying license discs, with an exemption notice provided for the driver to carry.
- đ Every PHV must have valid 'hire or reward' insurance, which must be maintained at all times the vehicle is licensed and in use.
- đ It is recommended for PHV drivers to carry proof of valid insurance and evidence of being insured to drive the vehicle under that policy.
- đ PHV drivers must provide insurance details to the police or to passengers/public upon request, especially in the event of a collision.
- đ§ PHV owners must inform TfL within 72 hours of any collision affecting the vehicle's safety, performance, appearance, or comfort, which may necessitate a reexamination.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the 'section two license in requirements for private hire vehicles'?
-The purpose of this section is to provide information on licensing requirements and rules for private hire vehicles (PHVs), ensuring that drivers are aware of the regulations even if they do not own a licensed vehicle.
What is given to the registered keeper once a PHV has been licensed?
-Once a PHV has been licensed, the registered keeper is given a vehicle license and license discs that must be fixed to the front and rear windshields of the vehicle, along with a leaflet describing the conditions of the license.
How long do PHV licenses last for?
-PHV licenses last for 1 year, after which the vehicle must undergo another licensing inspection before a new license can be issued.
What should one do if the PHV license discs are damaged, lost, or stolen?
-If the PHV license discs are damaged, lost, or stolen, the vehicle owner should contact Transport for London (TfL) immediately so that replacement discs can be issued.
Can a vehicle be used for private hire purposes without the licensed discs?
-No, a vehicle cannot be used for private hire purposes if the licensed discs are missing, have been badly damaged, or their appearance has been spoiled in any way.
What is the requirement for insurance on a PHV?
-Every PHV must have hire or reward insurance, and the insurance policy must be valid when the vehicle is licensed and at all times when the vehicle is being used as a PHV.
What should a driver carry if they are working with a PHV?
-A driver should carry details of the vehicle's valid hire or reward insurance policy whenever they are working, as well as evidence that they are insured to drive the vehicle under that policy.
What is the driver's responsibility when asked to provide insurance details by the police or a passenger?
-The driver must make details of the insurance available to the police when asked for them and provide insurance details to a passenger or member of the public if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
What should a PHV owner do if their vehicle is involved in a collision that affects its safety, performance, appearance, or comfort?
-If the owner of a PHV is involved in a collision that affects the vehicle's safety, performance, appearance, or comfort, they must inform TfL within 72 hours.
What action should be taken if TfL or the manufacturer contacts the registered keeper of a vehicle about a fault?
-If TfL or the manufacturer contacts the registered keeper about a fault, the keeper should follow the instructions provided in the letter to get the vehicle fixed.
What is the consequence if a vehicle needs to be fixed as per TfL or the manufacturer's instructions?
-The vehicle may not be used for private hire purposes until it has been fixed, as explained in the letter received from TfL or the manufacturer.
Outlines
đ PHV Licensing Requirements and Regulations
This paragraph outlines the licensing requirements for Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs). It explains that even if one does not own a licensed vehicle, it's essential to be aware of the rules. Once a PHV is licensed, the registered keeper receives a vehicle license and license discs that must be affixed to the windshields. A leaflet describing the license conditions is also provided. PHV licenses are valid for one year, and the vehicle must undergo another inspection before a new license can be issued. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of not tampering with the license discs due to their security features, which can cause permanent damage if removed. In case of damage, loss, or theft, the owner should contact Transport for London (TfL) for replacements. It also mentions that a vehicle cannot be used for private hire purposes without valid license discs, and in exceptional cases, an exemption may be granted, requiring the driver to carry an exemption notice at all times.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄPrivate Hire Vehicles (PHVs)
đĄLicensing Requirements
đĄLicense Discs
đĄSecurity Features
đĄInsurance
đĄHire or Reward Insurance
đĄCollision
đĄExemption
đĄManufacturer Recall
đĄTransport for London (TfL)
đĄVehicle Maintenance
Highlights
Licensing requirements and rules for private hire vehicles (PHVs) are outlined, emphasizing the importance for both vehicle owners and drivers.
Even without owning a licensed vehicle, it's crucial to be aware of PHV licensing requirements.
Upon licensing, a PHV is issued a vehicle license and license discs to be displayed on the windshields.
A leaflet summarizing license conditions is provided to the registered keeper of a PHV.
PHV licenses are valid for one year and require a licensing inspection for renewal.
License discs must remain intact and undamaged, with security features preventing unauthorized removal.
Removal of license discs can result in permanent damage due to embedded security features.
In case of damage, loss, or theft of license discs, vehicle owners must contact Transport for London (TfL) for replacements.
Use of a PHV for private hire is prohibited if the license discs are missing or damaged.
Exemptions may be granted for displaying license discs, with an exemption notice to be carried by the driver.
PHVs must have hire or reward insurance, valid at all times when the vehicle is licensed and in use.
Drivers are encouraged to carry valid insurance policy details while working with a PHV.
Insurance details must be made available to the police and passengers upon request.
Collision damage affecting the vehicle's safety, performance, appearance, or comfort must be reported to TfL within 72 hours.
TfL or the manufacturer may provide important information regarding vehicle faults requiring repair.
Registered keepers of PHVs should follow instructions provided in letters from TfL or the manufacturer regarding vehicle issues.
Vehicles may be prohibited from private hire use until repaired, as indicated in letters from TfL or the manufacturer.
Transcripts
section two license in requirements for
phvs this section gives you information
on some of the licensing requirements
and rules for private hire Vehicles
phvs even if you do not own a licensed
vehicle you should know about these
requirements licenses and license
discs once a phv has been licensed the
registered keeper is given a vehicle
license and license discs will be fixed
to the front and rear wind screens of
the vehicle the registered keeper also o
receives a leaflet which briefly
describes the conditions of the
license phv licenses last for 1 year and
the vehicle must have another licensing
inspection before a new license can be
issued example of phv license
disc the licensed discs must not be
damaged or changed in any way you should
not remove the discs even if you are
using the vehicle for private
purposes the license discs contain
security features which mean that the
discs will be permanently damaged if you
try to remove
them if the licensed discs fixed to a
phv are damaged lost or stolen the
vehicle owner should contact tfl
immediately so that replacement discs
can be
issued please remember you cannot use a
vehicle for private hire purposes if the
licensed discs are missing have been
badly damaged or their appearance has
been spoiled in any
way in some exceptional circumstances
the vehicle might be given an exemption
which means that the licensed discs do
not have to be
displayed in these cases you will
receive an exemption notice which you
the driver must carry at all times when
the vehicle is being used as a
phv
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Insurance every phv must have hire or
reward
Insurance the insurance policy must be
valid when the vehicle is licensed and
at all times when the vehicle is being
used as a
phv with we encourage you to carry
details of the vehicle's valid hire or
reward insurance policy whenever you are
working as well as evidence that you are
insured to drive the vehicle under that
policy for example if the vehicle is
insured by your
operator you can carry the insurance
details or display them within the
vehicle you must make details of the
insurance available to the police when
you are asked for them you must also
provide Insurance details to a passenger
or member of the public if the vehicle
you are driving is involved in a
Collision collision
damage vehicles must be kept in good
condition if you own your phv you must
tell tfl within 72 hours of any
Collision that affects the safety
performance appearance or comfort of the
vehicle the vehicle may need to be
reexamined before it can continue to be
used as a
phv information about
Vehicles there may be circumstances
where tfl has important information
about the vehicle you are driving for
example the manufacturer may have told
tfl about a fault with the vehicle that
means it needs to be returned to the
manufacturer for repair if you are the
registered Keeper of the vehicle tfl or
the manufacturer May write to you to
explain what you need to do to get your
vehicle fixed you should always follow
the instructions in
the
letter letter a letter from tfl may also
explain that the vehicle cannot be used
for private higher purposes until it has
been
fixed it is important that you read any
letters you receive from tfl or the
manufacturer carefully
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