Requirements for initial licence application
With effect from 2019 , the owners of vehicles of categories M1,M2 or N1 which have been converted, adapted or modified from the original manufactures specification ( whether undertaken by the vehicle licence holder or a third party ),and which have not previously been licensed as a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle by South Ribble Borough Council will be required to undergo a test and inspection by Lancashire County Council or South Ribble Borough Councils Depot. The test shall be arranged by the licence holder who will pay any fees levied by LCC or SRBC. Once a certificate or clearance has been made by LCC or SRBC the Licence Holder will submit a copy of the certificate with the licence authority
If the vehicle is installed with any sort of lifting equipment the licence holder will ensure the equipment is serviced and certificated in accordance with the LOLER Regulations. A copy of this certificate will be lodged with the licensing authority at intervals specified by the testing regime relating to the relevant equipment.
If after first examination a vehicle is substantially varied or altered it shall be subject to an additional test by LCC.
Substantially altered or varied will include:
- a change or alteration to the tracking lay out (extended or reduced)
- additional seats or seat belt mounts installed outside of existing tracking.