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12 TAXI RANKS12.1 Appointed Ranks12.1.1 A number of ranks for hackneycarriages have beendesignated within the FyldeBorough Council area andthese are listed in Appendix T.12.1.2 The number and position oftaxi ranks within the boroughhas not been reviewed forsome time. As part of theconsultation process commentswere invited from both thetrade and the public on theneed for additional ranks inspecific locations, the potentialfor re-locating or extendingexisting ranks or indeedarguments for the removal ofranks which no longer fulfil auseful purpose.As a result of suchconsultation, it is recognisedthat an urgent review of theprovision of taxi ranks should be undertaken, in consultation with the taxitrade, with a view to further facilities being made available.12.2 Waiting on Stands12.2.1 It is an offence for any person to cause or permit any vehicle other than ahackney carriage to wait on any stand for hackney carriages. Drivers ofhackney carriages may only wait on a stand whilst plying for hire or waitingfor a fare; drivers who park on a stand and leave their vehicle unattendedare committing an offence.36
APPENDIX AVEHICLES - SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF LICENCE1 GENERAL1.1 All licensed vehicles shall comply in all respects with the requirements set outbelow as appropriate for the type of vehicle (Hackney or private hire). This isin addition to all requirements of the Road Traffic legislation, which relates toall motor vehicles. All hackney carriage vehicles will also be subject to therequirements of the bye-laws made in respect of hackney carriages in so faras they relate to vehicles.1.2 All vehicles shall have an appropriate “type approval” which is either a :-i) European Whole Vehicle Type approval;ii) British National Type approval; oriii) British Single Vehicle Approval.It is also recommended that vehicles with Euro NCAP star ratings of 4 or moreshould be considered when purchasing a new vehicle.1.3 All vehicles shall be capable of carrying not less than 4 passengers, be fittedwith a right hand drive and shall have an engine size not less that 1298cc.1.4 All vehicles shall comply with all construction and use/ type approvalrequirements applicable to it.1.5 All vehicles shall be either a purpose built taxi, or a 4-door saloon, hatchbackor 5-door estate/ multi-passenger vehicle. Except that a private hire vehicleshall not be of the London Taxi type.1.6 All vehicles, other than stretched limousines that also meet at least the Euro 1emissions standards, shall be less than twelve years old from the date ofmanufacture.1.7 Vehicles should have no damage affecting the structural safety of the vehicleand must not have been written off for insurance purposes at any time.1.8 Sufficient means shall be provided by which any person in the vehicle maycommunicate with the driver.1.9 All vehicles shall at all times be maintained in sound and roadworthy conditionand serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.1.10 No vehicle must be fitted with ‘bull bars’ or other modification that increasesthe risk to passengers, pedestrians or other road users.2 DOORS2.1 All saloons, hatchbacks, estates or purpose built taxi vehicles shall have atleast 4 side opening doors, which may be opened from the inside and theoutside. Minibuses, transits and people carrier type vehicles shall have at least3 doors not including any tailgate or rear doors.37
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Page 8: DEFINITIONSThroughout this document
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Page 35 and 36: 6.4.3 RevocationWhere a licence hol
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Page 64 and 65: APPENDIX GTHE TESTING OF APPLICANTS
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Page 82 and 83: APPENDIX NPENALTY POINTS SYSTEMThe
Page 84 and 85: LIST OF OFFENCES / BREACH OF LICENC
Page 86 and 87: PRIVATE HIRELocal Government (Misce
Page 88 and 89: Vehicle Specifications & Conditions
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PRIVATE HIRESection Offence Maximum
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2.3 Drivers• Vehicle Registration
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APPENDIX QFARE TARIFFMAXIMUM FARES
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Average Productive Mileage30,000 (5
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APPENDIX TTAXI RANKS IN THE FYLDE A
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