Merseyside Police has crushed a stretched limo as part of an on-going operation to ensure the safety of passengers being carried by limousines and public service vehicles.

As part of this operation a 'stretched limousine', which had been illegally modified with a third axle being fitted, was seized and was crushed on Friday, 9 January because it did not meet UK safety laws. The vehicle was also operating outside of the conditions of the insurance policy and driver’s licensing conditions.

Companies running public service vehicles (PSVs) with eight seats or more must have an operator’s licence to show that they meet strict rules on safety procedures and financial standing.

If a limousine company does not have an operator’s licence and is not registered for private hire with a local authority then there is a risk that the driver may not hold the correct licence, any insurance could be invalid and it might not be constructed or maintained to a safe standard.

http://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/latest-news/2015/01/stretched-limousine-crushed-as-part-of-on-going-safety-operation/

Here at www.plymouthlimobuses.co.uk we are fully legal and have an operator's licence for  PSV Vehicles designed with more than 8 passengers.  Please feel free to come and check?

http://www.thechauffeur.com/vosa-continues-destruction-of-limo-industry-in-publicity-stunt/

This is what is happening to illegal operators.  Its been a long time coming.

Council Limo Sting

A limousine firm which takes youngsters to school proms across the region has received a £1,000 court bill after being caught in a sting operation without a private hire licence or valid insurance.

http://www.thechauffeur.com/unlicensed-limo-company-caught-in-council-sting/

For a legal, licensed Operator, give us a call. (01752 768541)

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Limousines and the Law

For the benefit of both the general public and limousine operators alike, it has become necessary to clarify the ways that operators may legally operate. The list below states categorically what is, and is not, legal and the conditions that must be complied with to ensure that your limousine remains legal at all times.

Passengers Vehicles from (9 to 16) passenger seats

There are several different ways that an operator may hire a Public Service Vehicle Operators Licence limousine for hire and reward Provided that the vehicle has achieved a Certificate of initial fitness (COIF) it may carry up to the number stated on the plate attached to the vehicle. It must then be driven by a PSV licensed driver.

Limousines up to (8) passenger

Private hire - Providing that the local authority in question is willing and sensible it is possible in around half of the local authorities to license limousines as private hire. There are 404 local licensing authorities and unfortunately around 181 of them will not licence limousines.

Public Service Vehicle Operators licence.

It is possible to operate a vehicle of 8 passenger seats (or less) as a PSV under section 265 of the Transport 2000 Act, this licence is granted by the Traffic Commissioners and is totally separate to any local authority licence This route only applies through England and Wales and excludes central London.

Public Carriage Office

This applies to vehicles registered and operating within London, they must be licensed by the PCO as the rules for London are specific and different to the rest of the country. Operators from outside London may enter London, provided that the way they operate is recognised as legal in the part of the country they come from.

For help or clarification please email legislation@nlca.co.uk or call Bill Bowling, Legislation Officer on 07886563724

PLEASE BEWARE OF BOGUS LIMOUSINE UNLICENSED OPERATORS!!!

PLEASE BEWARE OF BOGUS LIMOUSINE UNLICENSED OPERATORS!!!

ONLY USE FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED OPERATORS AND IF IN DOUBT RING VOSA ON - Tel: 0300 123 9000

All our vehicles are licensed with Vosa (all vehicles that seat more than 8 passengers are required to do so) and have regular independent safety checks.
We also have an alcohol licence with Plymouth City Council and a music licence for all our vehicles. We are members of the National Limousine & Chauffeur Association and you can find us on their website (http://www.nlca.co.uk/index.php). All our licences and insurance are available to view on request.
Its always best to be sure.