Transfer of Vehicle Ownership
Where a licensed vehicle is transferred between proprietors then a transfer notice (Council form) must be completed by both parties and presented to the Council within 14 days, so that the vehicle record can be updated. There is no charge for this notification.
The vehicle must be insured at all times for the specific use as a passenger vehicle for hire and reward. The insurance certificate must specify if the vehicle is for Private Hire or Hackney Carriage and provide insurance cover for all persons licensed to and with the authority to drive the vehicle.
The proprietor must be able to demonstrate that the vehicle is insured during the licence period, except for any period where the vehicle has been subject to suspension under s. 68 of the 1976 Act by the Council and was not driven as a taxi, (unless suspended under s.60 and pending an appeal).
Where a vehicle is not correctly insured or the insurance is deemed invalid then the Council’s licence conditions have been breached and enforcement action may be taken.