IMPORTANT - Mole Valley...Miss Tanya Mileusnic- : 01306 879234 : Email: [email protected] Dear Applicant, Hackney Carriage and private hire vehicle drivers licence application

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ

INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE COMPLETING

ANY OF THE ENCLOSED

FORMS

Mole Valley District Council Pippbrook Dorking Surrey RH4 1SJ

Telephone 01306 885001 Website www.molevalley.gov.uk

Minicom 01372 819094 Document Exchange DX57306 Dorking

If telephoning please ask for: Miss Tanya Mileusnic- : 01306 879234 Email: [email protected]

Dear Applicant,

Hackney Carriage and private hire vehicle drivers licence application pack

Please find enclosed the application forms and guidance on which you may make the application for a driver’s licence for a hackney carriage (HC) and a private hire vehicle (PHV).

Please read the notes accompanying the application form before you complete any of the forms.

The application pack includes the following documents, if any are missing please contact me on the above telephone number.

a. Application for Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Drivers Licence.

b. Confirming your identity - details of the ID documents you will need to bring to your appointment whenyou make your application so that an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate may beobtained. The DBS checks are now completed online, and you will need to bring at least three pieces ofevidence from the documents listed on ‘Confirming your Identity’, one from Group 1 and any two fromGroup 1, 2a or 2b.

c. Medical Report - applicants must be assessed as medically fit to drive to the same standard applied bythe DVLA to the grant of public service and heavy goods vehicle licences (known as a ‘Group 2’ level ofmedical fitness). The medical report must be completed by their own G.P. at the applicant’s expense. Anyuncertainties relating to the assessment carried out by the applicants’ GP will be referred to the Council’smedical advisor, and at his discretion the applicant may be required to undergo further tests. The decisionof the Council’s medical adviser will be final.

d. Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy – all applicants must sign a declaration that theyhave read the Council’s policies on the licensing of Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire drivers.

e. Policy regarding the relevance of convictions and other related information - The criteria to beconsidered by the licensing authority when determining whether a person is a fit and proper person to holda hackney carriage / private hire driver licence

f. Taxi Driver Assessment - New PH/HC driver licence applicants must pass a Private Hire/HackneyCarriage Test Assessment. A pass certificate will need to be produced with the other documents requestedwhen you make your application.

g. Knowledge Test for new Applicants Guidance - New PH/HC driver licence applicant to pass a‘Knowledge’ test of the area of Mole Valley. This will consist of a test in three parts. A fee of £30 will becharged for this test with a retake fee of £15 if failed.

h. Barnardo’s Safeguarding & Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Training Access Guide - All new driversare required to pass online CSE training in advance of first being licensed. The applicant will need to payfor the training (currently £18).

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What to do if you decide to apply for a licence

Telephone 01306 879234 for an appointment when you have all documentation listed below and when you believe you are ready to take the knowledge test (g). The application must be presented in person by the applicant at Pippbrook, Dorking RH4 1SJ. You will not be seen without an appointment and incomplete applications or documentation will be entirely rejected.

Items to bring to the appointment - photocopies are not acceptable

Completed Application form for Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Drivers Licence

Application fee £92 application fee (if applying before 31/3/2019)

+£57 DBS Check

Total to pay = £149 Proof of ID documents (as listed on b ‘Confirming your Identity’) one of which must include your DVLA driver licence Recent Passport quality photograph

The following documents can be supplied at a later date, but must be produced before your application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver is granted - photocopies are not acceptable

Medical Report (see c above – must be completed by your own Doctor)

Taxi Driver Assessment Certificate (see f above)

Safeguarding & Child Sexual Exploitation Training Certificate (see h above)

Should you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Miss Tanya Mileusnic Licensing Officer

DRVL

Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SJ [email protected] Tel: 01306 879234

www.molevalley.gov.uk

Town Police Clauses Act 1847 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

Application for Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Drivers Licence

If you knowingly or recklessly make any false statement or omit any material information on this form you may be prosecuted for an offence and the licence may be refused.

I am applying for a: (tick one) New licence Renewal of licence

Please write legibly in block capitals and ensure that your answers are inside the boxes and written in black ink. All questions must be answered. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

You may wish to keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

Section 1: Licence Details This section should be left blank on new licence applications

Licence number: Badge number:

Section 2: Applicant Details Title Mr Mrs Miss Other:

Surname:

First name(s):

Home Address: (including postcode)

Telephone number: Mobile number:

Email address:

Date of birth Age: National Insurance Number DVLA Licence Number DVLA Access Code*: (case sensitive) * You are required to evidence your driving licence record. To do this you must access the DVLA’s ‘ViewYour Driving Licence Information’ online service (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence) to obtain a unique Access Code. Please enter this code into the relevant box above. This should be obtained no sooner than 15 days prior to arrival for your appointment

Section 3: Employment Details If known, give the details of the operator(s) you will be receiving bookings from: Name:

Address: (including postcode)

Telephone number:

Driver Pack Document A - APPLICATION FORMPage 1


Section 4: Licence History Do you hold or have you ever held a licence to drive a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle issued by Mole Valley District Council or any other Council? Yes No

If Yes, Name of Council: Period of Licence: Have you had any Hackney Carriage Driver or Private Hire Licence suspended, refused or revoked? Yes No

If Yes, please provide details:

Section 5: Right to Work

Do you have right to work in the UK? Yes, without restriction

Yes, restricted – give details If you have restrictions on your right to work, please give details:

Section 6: Details of convictions and cautions Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) (including motoring offences and spent convictions)? See note 1.

Yes No

If ‘yes’ please give details including type of offence, date of conviction, address of court and charge:

Are you currently the subject of any investigation by the police or any other authority? Yes No

If yes please give details:

Have you been convicted of any road traffic offences, including any not yet showing on your DVLA licence or do you have any convictions pending?

Yes No

If yes, please give details including date of offence, offence code, point incurred etc.

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Section 7: Declaration and signatures 1. I confirm that I have a right to work in the UK. I understand that the Council will check my

immigration status and that my application will be refused if I am not legally present in the UK or Iam not permitted to work in the UK as a licensed driver.

2. I confirm that I have read the Council’s policies on the licensing of Hackney Carriage and/or PrivateHire drivers available at www.molevalley.gov.uk on the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles page (or inhard copy on request) and that I am aware of the convictions policy and the standard conditions thatwill be applied to my licence if granted.

3. I declare that the information contained in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefand I understand that the Council may make enquiries with, or share the information supplied aspart of this application with other Teams of the Council, other Enforcement Authorities, insurancecompanies and/or the DVLA as appropriate for the prevention and detection of fraud or criminalbehaviour. For further information, see www.molevalley.gov.uk/datasharing or contact FraudManager on 01306 879330.

4. I consent to members of the licensing team sharing my medical information with my Doctor, theCouncil’s Medical Advisor or consultants where required for the purposes of processing thisapplication.

Print name

Signature Dated

Note 1: When submitting this application you are required to declare convictions and cautions you may have. The licence you have applied for is an eligible position as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and we will are empowered in law to check for the existence and content of any criminal record held in your name by means of an Enhanced DBS check.

Enhanced DBS disclosure certificates contain information about any convictions, cautions (including reprimands and final warnings) which are not 'protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975 (as amended).

Protected convictions and cautions will not be disclosed in a DBS check, and as a Licensing Authority we cannot ask for information about protected convictions or cautions, or take these into account when considering you for appointment.

Before you complete this form please read guidance and criteria for the filtering of these convictions and cautions which can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website at: www.gov.uk/government/disclosure-and-barring-service

Enhanced disclosures may also include other relevant police information where this is deemed relevant to the position you are applying for.

Information received will be kept in strict confidence, will only be taken into account in relation to your application and will be retained for no longer than is necessary.

The disclosure of a criminal record or other information will not debar you from gaining a licence unless we consider that the conviction renders you unsuitable. In making this decision we will consider the Council’s Policy Statement on Convictions. If you are refused a driver’s licence on the grounds that you are not a fit and proper person to hold such a licence you have the right of appeal to the Magistrates’ Court.

If you would like to discuss in confidence what effect a conviction might have on your application you may telephone a Licensing Officer on 01306 885001 or email [email protected]

Completed application forms should be submitted in person along with the appropriate fee and proof of ID to:

Licensing, Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SJ

Please phone 01306 879234 to make an appointment.


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CONFIRMING YOUR IDENTITY

Your identity needs to be confirmed. You need to provide original documentation (no photocopies)

Please note all documents must be in your current name. At least one document must show your current address and at least one document must show your date of birth.

Three documents must be seen – one from Group 1 plus any two from Groups 1, 2a or 2b

List of Valid Identity Documents

Group 1 – Primary Trusted Identity Credentials

Current Valid Passport – UK or EEA (or Non-EEA in combination with a Biometric Residence Permit or Current Work Permit/Visa).

Biometric Residence Permit (UK) Current Driving Licence (UK) Full or Provisional) Isle of Man/Channel Islands;

• Photo card only (a photo card is only valid if the individual presents it with the associatedCounterpart licence; except Jersey

Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) - issued within 12 months of date of birth • full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as

Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces

Group 2a – Trusted Government/State Issued Documents

Current Valid Passport (UK, EEA or Non-EEA) Current UK Driving Licence (Photo card or old style paper version) Biometric Residence Permit (UK) Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) – issued within 12 months of date of birth Certified copy of Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) – issued within 12 months of date of birth Adoption Certificate (UK) HM Forces ID Card (UK) Firearms Licence (UK)

Group 2b – Financial/Social History Documents

Mortgage Statement (UK)** Bank/Building Society Statement (UK)* Credit Card Statement* Financial Statement – e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK)** P45/P60 Statement (UK & Channels Islands)** Council Tax Statement (UK)** Work Permit/Visa (UK)** Utility Bill (UK)* Not mobile phone Benefit Statement* e.g. Child Allowance, Pension Certificate of British Nationality (UK) A document from Central/Local Government/Government Agency/Local Authority giving entitlement (UK & Channels Islands)* eg Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, Customs & Revenue, Job Centre, Job Centre Plus and Social Security. E U National ID Card Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo (UK)

Please note: If a document in the List of Valid Identity Documents is:

• denoted with * - it should be less than three months old• denoted with ** - it should be issued within the past 12 months• not denoted – it can be more than 12 months old

Driver Pack Document B - IDPage 1

MEDICAL REPORT

On an applicant for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licences (Passenger Carrying Vehicle Entitlement)

A Medical report is required on first application and also at age 45, 50, 55 and 60 and then every year after age 60. This medical must be carried out by your own Doctor. You are required to complete this form so that Mole Valley District Council can verify your fitness to drive Hackney Carriage/Private Hire vehicles. This medical report will be retained until it is superseded.

A What you have to do

1. BEFORE consulting your Doctor please read the notes overleaf at Section C,paragraphs 1,2 and 3. (“Medical standards for drivers of Hackney Carriage andPrivate Hire vehicles”)

2. If, after reading the notes, you have any doubts about your ability to meet medical oreyesight standards, consult your Doctor/Optician before you arrange for this medicalform to be completed. The Doctor will normally charge you for completing it. In the eventof your application being refused, the fee you pay the Doctor is not refundable. MoleValley District Council has no responsibility for the fee payable to the Doctor.

3. Fill in Section 8 and Section 9 of this report in the presence of the Doctor carrying outthe examination.

4. The Licensing Section, Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey, RH41SJ, must receive this report within 4 months of the Doctor signing the report.

B What the doctor has to do

1. Please arrange for the patient to be seen and examined.

2. Please complete sections 1-7 and 10 of this report. You may find it helpful to consultDVLA’s “At a Glance” and the Medical Commission on Accident Prevention booklet —

“Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive”.

3. Applicants who may be asymptomatic at the time of the examination should be advisedthat, if in the future they develop symptoms of a condition which could affect safe drivingand they hold a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers Licence, Mole Valley DistrictCouncil should be informed immediately.

4. Please ensure you have completed all the sections.

If this report does bring out important clinical details with respect to driving, please give details in section 7.

MEDICAL IN CONFIDENCE

Driver Pack Document C - MEDICALPage 1

C Medical standards for drivers of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles

Mole Valley District Council requires that drivers of Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicles achieve a higher standard of medical fitness than other car drivers. The standard required by the Council is the same standard applied by the DVLA to the grant of public service and heavy goods vehicle licences and is known as a ‘Group 2’ level of medical fitness. The following conditions are a bar to holding a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers Licence.

1. Epileptic attack;

Applicants must have been free of epileptic seizures for at least the last ten years and have not taken anti epileptic medication during this ten-year period. Mole Valley District Council must refuse or revoke the licence if these conditions cannot be met.

2. Diabetes;

All applicants with Type 1 diabetes or Insulin dependent Type 2 diabetes will be considered on merit and will be referred to the Mole Valley District Council Medical Advisor for assessment over the control of the diabetes regarding the driving of Hackney Carriage/Private Hire vehicles by the applicant. The fee for this assessment will be met by the applicant.

3. Eyesight;

All applicants, for whatever category of vehicle, must be able to read in good daylight a number plate at 20.5 metres (67 feet), and, if glasses or corrective lenses are required to do so, these must be worn while driving. In addition: (i) Applicants for Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers Licences must have:

A visual acuity of at least 6/9 in the better eye; and

A visual acuity of at least 6/12 in the worse eye; and

If these are achieved by correction, the uncorrected visual acuity in each eye must be no less than 3/60.

Visual fieldThe horizontal visual field should be at least 160 degrees, the extension should be at least 70 degrees left and right and 30 degrees up and down. No defects should be present within a radius of the central 30 degrees.An applicant who held a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers licence before 1 January 1997 and who has an uncorrected acuity of less than 3/60 in only one eye may be able to meet the required standard and should check with Mole Valley District Council about the requirement.

An applicant who has held a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers licence before 1 March 1992 but who does not meet the standard in (i) above may still qualify for a licence. Information about the standard and other requirements can be obtained from Mole Valley District Council.

(ii) Applicants are also banned from holding Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers licences if they have:

Uncontrolled diplopia (double vision)

Or do not have a normal binocular field of vision

An applicant (or existing licence holder) failing to meet the epilepsy or eyesight regulations must be refused.

4. Other medical conditions;

In addition to those medical conditions covered above, applicants (or licence holders) are likely to be refused if they are unable to meet the national recommended guidelines in the following cases:-

within 3 months of myocardial infarction, any episode of unstable angina, CABG or coronary angioplasty a significant disturbance of cardiac rhythm occurring within the past 5 years unless special criteria are met suffering from or receiving medication for angina or heart failure Hypertension where BP is persistently 180 systolic or over, 100 diastolic or over a stroke, or TIA within the last 12 months unexplained loss of consciousness within the past 5 years Meniere’s and other conditions causing disabling vertigo, within the past 1 year, and with a liability to recurrence recent severe head injury with serious continuing after effects, or major brain surgery Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other “chronic” neurological disorders likely to affect limb power and co-ordination suffering from a psychotic illness in the past 3 years, or suffering from dementia alcohol dependency or misuse, or persistent drug or substance misuse or dependency in the past 3 years insuperable difficulty in communicating by telephone in an emergency any other serious medical condition which may cause problems for road safety when driving a Hackney Carriage or Private

Hire vehicle if major psychotropic or neuroleptic medication is being taken any malignant condition within the last 2 years likely to metastasise to the brain e.g. Ca of lung or malignant melanoma.


Medical Examination

To be completed by the Doctor (PLEASE USE BLACK INK)

Please answer all questions

Please give patient’s Weight…………………..........kg/st and height……………………………..ft/mts

Please give details of smoking habits, if any……………………………………………………………………………………..

Please give number of alcohol units taken each week…………………………………………………………………………

1. Vision (Please see Eyesight notes 3i to 3ii in Section C)

1 is the visual acuity as measured by the Snellen chart at least 6/9 in the better eye and at least 6/12 in the other? (corrective lenses may be worn).

1. Do corrective lenses have to be worn to achieve this standard?

(a) if Yes, is the uncorrected acuity at least 3/60 in the right eye?

(b) is the uncorrected acuity at least 3/60 in the left eye? (3/60 being the ability to read the 60 line of the Snellen Chart at 3 metres

(c) is the correction well tolerated?

2. Please state all the visual acuities for all applicants:Uncorrected Corrected (if applicable)

Right Left Right Left

4. is there a full binocular field of vision? (central and peripheral)(a) if No, and there is a visual field defect please give details in Section 7

and enclose a copy of recent field charts, if possible

5. Is there uncontrolled diplopia?If Yes, please give details in Section 7

6. Does the applicant have any other ophthalmic condition?If Yes, please give details in Section 7

Please state if you are using a half size Snellen chart at 3m.

2. Nervous System Yes No

1. Has the applicant had any form of epileptic attack?(a) If Yes, please give date of last attack

(b) If treated, please give date when treatment ceased

2. Is there a history of blackout or impaired consciousness within the last 5 years?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

3. Is there a history of stroke or TIA within the last 5 years?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

4. Is there a history of sudden disabling dizziness/vertigo within the last 1 year with a liability to recur?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

5. Does the patient have a pathological sleep disorder?If Yes, has it been controlled successfully? Please give details in Section 7

6. Is there a history of chronic and/or progressive neurological disorder?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

7. Is there a history of brain surgery?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

8. Is there a history of brain tumour, either benign or malignant, primary or secondary?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

9. Is there a history of serious head injury?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

Applicants Name DOB

Yes No

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3. Diabetes Mellitus

1. Does the applicant have Diabetes Mellitus?If Yes, please answer the following questions.If No, proceed to Section 4.

2. Is the diabetes managed by:

(a) Insulin?

(b) If Yes, date started on insulin

(c) Oral hypoglycaemic agents and diet?

(d) Diet Only?

3. Is the diabetic control generally satisfactory?

4. Is there evidence of:-

(a) Loss of visual field?

(b) Has there been bilateral laser treatment? If Yes, please give date

(c) Severe peripheral neuropathy?

(d) Significant impairment of limb function or joint position sense?

(e) Significant episodes of hypoglycaemia?

(f) Complete loss of warning symptoms of hypoglycaemia? If Yes, to any of the above, please give details in Section 7

4. Psychiatric Illness

1. Has the applicant suffered from or required treatment for a psychotic illness in the past 3 years?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

2. Has the applicant required treatment for any other significant psychiatric disorder in thepast 6 months?If Yes, please give date(s) and details in Section 7

3. Is there any evidence of dementia or cognitive impairment?If Yes, please give details in Section 7

4. Is there a history or evidence of alcohol misuse or alcohol dependency in the past 3 years?

5. Is there a history or evidence of persistent drug or substance misuse or dependency in the past 3 years?If Yes, to questions 4 or 5, please give details in Section7

5. General

1. Has the applicant currently a significant disability of a spine or limbs which is likely to impairControl of the vehicle, or prevent carrying a reasonable amount of luggage?If Yes, please give details in Section 7.

2. Is there a history of bronchogenic carcinoma or other malignant tumour, for example,Malignant melanoma, with a significant liability to metastasise cerebrally?If Yes, please give dates and diagnosis and state whether there is currently evidence of dissemination

3. Is the applicant profoundly deaf?If Yes, could this be overcome by any means to allow a telephone to be used in an emergency?

4. Does the applicant have a medical condition which is aggravated by contact with dogs, orIs allergic or have chronic phobia to dogs? (Taxi or Private Hire drivers may be requiredTo carry assistance dogs in their vehicle).If Yes, please give details in Section 7

Applicants Name DOB

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No


6. Cardiac

is there a history of:-

1. Myocardial Infarction?If Yes, please give date(s)

2. Coronary artery by-pass graft?If Yes, please give date(s)

3. Coronary Angioplasty?If Yes, please give date(s)

4. Any other Coronary artery procedure?If Yes, please give date(s)

5. Has the applicant suffered from Angina?If Yes, please give date of the last attack

6. Has the applicant suffered from Heart Failure?If Yes, is the applicant still suffering from Heart Failure or onlyremains controlled by the use of medication?

7. Has a resting ECG been undertaken? If No, proceed to question 8(a) If Yes, please give date (b) Does it show pathological Q waves? (c) Does it show Left Bundle branch block?

8. Has an exercise ECG been undertaken (or planned)?

If Yes, please give date and give details in Section 7

Sight/copy of the exercise test result/report (if done in the last 3 years) would be useful

9. Has an angiogram been undertaken (or planned)?

If Yes, please give date and give details in Section 7

1. Has the applicant had a significant documented disturbance of cardiacrhythm within the past 5 years? If Yes, please give details in Section 7

If No, proceed to Section C overleaf.

2. Has the arrhythmia (or its medication ) caused symptoms of sudden dizzinessor impairment of consciousness or any symptom likely to distract attentionduring driving within the past 2 years?

3. Has Echocardiography been undertaken? If Yes, please give details in Section 7

4 Has an exercise test been undertaken? If Yes, please give details in Section 7

5. Has a cardiac defibrillator or antiventricular tachycardia device been implanted?

6. Has a pacemaker been implanted? If No, proceed to Section C overleaf

(a) if Yes, was it implanted to prevent Bradycardia?

(b) Is the applicant continuing to suffer from sudden and/or disabling symptoms?

(c) Does the applicant attend a pacemaker clinic regularly?

Applicants Name DOB

Yes No

Yes No

A. Coronary Artery Disease

B. Cardiac Arrhythmia


1. Is there a history of Aortic aneurysm (thoracic or abdominal)With a transverse diameter of 5cms or more?If No, proceed to Section D

If Yes, has the aneurysm been successfully repaired?

2. Has there been dissection of the Aorta?

3. Is there a history or evidence of peripheral vascular disease?If Yes, please give details in section 7

1. Does the patient suffer from hypertension requiring treatment?

(a) If Yes, is the systolic pressure consistently greater than 180?

(b) Is the diastolic pressure consistently greater than 100?

(c) Does the hypertensive treatment cause any side effects likely to affect driving ability?

2. Is it possible that your patient suffers from hypertension but as yet the diagnosisis not definitely established?

If Yes, please supply last 3 readings and dates obtained

1. is there a history of acquired valvular heart disease (with or without surgery)?If No, proceed to Section F

2. Is there any history of embolism? (not pulmonary embolism)If Yes, please give details in Section 7

3. Is there persistent dilation of hypertrophy or either ventricle?If Yes, please give details in Section 7

1. Is there established cardiomyopathy?

2. Has there been a heart or heart/lung transplant?If Yes, please give details in Section 7

1. Is there a congenital heart disorder?(a) if Yes, please give details in Section 7

(b) If Yes, is it currently regarded as minor?

1. Is the patient in the care of a Specialist cardiac clinic?If Yes, please give details in Section 7

Please remember to complete SECTION 7 if you have answered YES to any questions

Applicants Name DOB

C. Other Vascular Disorders Yes No

D. Blood pressure

E. Valvular Heart Disease

F. Cardiomyopathy

G. Congenital Heart Disease

H. Specialist Cardiac Clinics


7. Please forward copies of all hospital notes if available

Applicants Name DOB

8. Applicants consent and declaration

Consent and Declaration This section must be completed and must not be altered in any way.

Please sign statements below. I authorise my Doctor(s) and Specialist(s) to release reports to Mole Valley District Council’s Medical Adviser about my medical

condition.

I authorise Mole Valley District Council’s Medical Adviser to divulge relevant medical information about me to Doctors or

Paramedical staff as necessary in the course of medical enquiry into my fitness to drive.

I declare that I have checked the details I have given on the enclosed questionnaire and that to the best of my knowledge they

are correct.

Signature Date

I authorise Mole Valley District Council’s Medical Adviser to release medical information to my Doctors and/or Specialists

about the outcome of my case. (This is to enable your Doctor to advise you about fitness to drive)

Signature Date

Note about consent You will see that we have asked for your consent, not only for the release of medical reports from your doctors, but also that we might in our turn very occasionally release medical information to Doctors or Paramedical staff, either because we wish you to be examined, and the doctors need to know the medical details, or because we require further information. You need to understand quite clearly how we define Paramedical Staff. Many patients need to be assessed in Driving Assessment Centres who employ Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Orthoptists and experienced driving instructors, all of whom need to understand about a patient’s medical condition in order to produce a helpful report. Only occasionally do we need to do this and it may well not apply in your case We never under any circumstances release information which is not relevant to fitness to drive, nor would we expect to receive this from your Doctors. We hope you will find this helpful and reassuring and will return the signed consent so that we might proceed with our investigations.


Applicant’s Details To be completed in the presence of the

Medical Practitioner carrying out the examination (Please make sure that you have printed your name and date of birth

On each page before sending this form with your application

9. Your details

Date when first licensed to drive a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicle

Date last seen

Medical Practitioner Details To be completed by Doctor carrying out the examination

10. Doctor’s details

Surgery Stamp Name

Address

I CERTIFY that I have this day examined the applicant, who has signed this form in my presence.

Does the applicant in your opinion meet the standard of medical fitness required for a Group 2 driver, as set out in the current edition of “Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive” and DVLA’s “At a Glance”?

YES NO

Signature of Medical Practitioner Date

03/09medicalreportMVDC

Your name

Your address

About your GP/Group Practice

GP/Group name

Address

Telephone

About your Consultant/Specialist current or previous

(if applicable)

Consultants name

Address

Telephone

Date of Birth

Telephone – Home

Daytime/work


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MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE

LICENSING POLICY

As amended at Licensing Committee 31st January 2018 Effective from: 1st April 2018

Driver Pack Document D - HC PH POLICY

2 Driver Pack Document D - HC PH POLICY

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………… Page 4

2. Application for a Joint Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licence…… Page 5

3. Application/Renewal for Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Licences……… Page 7

4. Application for a Private Hire Operators Licence………………………………….… Page 8

5. Enforcement………………………………………………………………………………… Page 9


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1. INTRODUCTION

a. The Council has resolved to carry out Private Hire Vehicle Licensing under the adoptive powerscontained in the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 alongside their statutoryresponsibility for the licensing of hackney carriages.

b. Priority and Principles

Hackney carriages (HC) and private hire vehicles (PHV) supply a service to the public. The Councilplays a role between the providers of the service and its customers. The Council’s over-riding priority inplaying its role is to safeguard the public interest, this will be achieved by the application of the followingprinciples to its administration, regulation and enforcement activities.

1. Public Safety

Users of HC and PHV services put their trust in the drivers and the vehicles involved. The Councilwill build on the statutory requirements by providing administrative requirements, and settinglicensing conditions that will aim to ensure good standards of safety to the public so that publictrust is well founded.

2. Value for Money

a. The Council will take steps to ensure so far as reasonably practicable the users of the HCand PHV service receive value for money and the Council provides value for money in itslicensing services.

b. The Council will regulate the hackney carriage tariff by the use of a transparent and coherentsystem. The system will take account of costs related to hackney carriage business. TheCouncil will consider representations by hackney carriage proprietors or their representativesregarding the tariff.

c. Members of the public travelling by hackney carriage will be protected from the dishonestapplication of the tariff by the enforcement of appropriate conditions and the formalinvestigation of complaints.

d. The Council will seek to balance the income it receives from fees for the service with the costof the service over time.

3. Quality of the Service to the Public

The quality of the service provided to the public will depend on both the vehicles and the drivers.The Council will apply appropriate conditions to vehicle and drivers’ licences to ensure a goodquality service is provided. Such conditions may include matters relating to the condition ofvehicles, age of vehicles, and suitability of vehicle types for public use. Conditions may also beset regarding the appearance and conduct of the driver.

4. Meeting Travel Needs

1. The Council will use its controls over vehicle licences to ensure as far as is reasonablypracticable that all sections of the community can be carried by the service withoutdiscrimination or disadvantage.

2. The Council will exercise its controls over the provision of HC vehicle licences to ensure asfar as possible that there is no significant unmet demand for the service by the public. Theunmet demand will be assessed as and when necessary. The Council is committed to theDisability Discrimination Act 1995 and will introduce the recommendations made byGovernment when they become statute.

5 Efficiency of the Licensing Service

The Council will seek to ensure its administration, regulation and enforcement activities are carried out as efficiently and effectively as practicable.

6. Liaison with Licence holders

The Council will inform licence holders about the service it provides and liaise with them in respectof proposed changes in the service. It will give due consideration to any views put forward aboutthe service by the licence holders or their trade representatives.


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2. APPLICATION FOR A JOINT HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS LICENCE

1. Age/Driving Experience.An applicant must have held a full UK/EU Driving Licence for at least 12 months prior to application.

2. Knowledge Test.All applicants for the Grant of a Driver’s Licence will be required to undergo a Knowledge Test to show an understanding of the area, Licensing Conditions and the Highway Code for the UK. The test will be conducted orally and will last for approximately 45 minutes. An exception to this will be for drivers who will be working on home to school run services for Local Authority Contracts only.

3. Driving Standards Agency Taxi/Private Hire AssessmentAll new applicants will be required to pass the Driving Standards Agency Taxi/Private Hire Assessment prior to the granting of a Driver’s Licence. The pass certificate will be required to be examined by theCouncil Officers.

4. Right to Remain and Work in the United KingdomApplicants for the Grant of a Licence will be required to produce documentary evidence of a right to remain and work in the UK. Applicants on student visas will need to produce evidence that they will be employed by an operator with the necessary HM Customs and Revenue documentation providing evidence that they are not self employed.

5. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and address historyAn applicant must be “fit and proper person” to hold a Licence.

i. Applicants for the Grant and Renewal of a Licence are subject to an enhanced DBS checkand provide an address history for the past 5 years.

ii. If an applicant the applicant is not able to provide a 5 year traceable history in the UnitedKingdom, or has spent six continuous months or more overseas (since the age of 16) theC ouncil will expect to see evidence of a criminal record check from the country /countries visited covering the period.

iii. Because of the potential lifetime relevance for some of the most serious offences, theCouncil will need to ensure that sufficient background checks are conducted for thoseapplicants who have lived overseas. For EU nationals a disclosure that is similar to the UKDBS will be required, for those countries for which checks are not available, the C ouncilwill require a certificate of good conduct authenticated by the relevant embassy.

6. Suitability of ApplicantThe policy regarding the relevance of convictions and other related information a t t a c h e d a t A p p e n d i x 1 t o t h i s p o l i c y sets out the criteria to be taken into account by the Council when determining whether or not an applicant or an existing licence holder is a fit and proper person to be granted, have renewed or continue to hold a Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire Driver Licence.

7. Mandatory Child Sexual Exploitation and Safeguarding Training

Mole Valley District Council wants to take appropriate steps to protect the most vulnerable in our society by introducing mandatory Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and safeguarding training for taxi and private hire drivers. All new drivers are required to pass the CSE training in advance of first being licensed and all existing drivers to pass within one year of the training being made available.

8. Evidence of EmploymentBefore a licence will be granted to a new Private Hire Driver, evidence must be provided by the prospective employer confirming that an offer of employment has been confirmed for the individual. This should be in the form of a letterhead etc. and should be dated by the Operator and submitted with the application.


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9. Medical

Applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory medical examination. Mole Valley District Council requires that drivers of Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicles achieve a higher standard of medical fitness than other car drivers. The standard required by the Council is the same standard applied by the DVLA to the grant of public service and heavy goods vehicle licences and is known as a ‘Group 2’ levelof medical fitness certificate which should be completed by their own G.P. If there is any evidence that the applicant has diabetes then they could be subject to a further examination by the Authorities own doctor, the fee charged for this examination will be at the applicants cost. A medical will be valid up to 44 years of age (unless the G.P. recommends a more regular medical) then at the ages of 45, 50, 55, 60 then every year after age 60.

10. AppearanceDrivers are required to be smart and presentable at all times whilst working under the terms of the licensed issued by the Authority. Footwear appropriate for driving must be worn at all times.

11. Licence ConditionsThe licence holder will be required to understand and accept all the terms and conditions attached to the licence.


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3. APPLICATION/RENEWAL FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGE/PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE LICENCES

a. Age/Standard of Vehicles

i. New Vehicles

All vehicles which are being presented for first licensing by the Authority must be no older than 6years old from the date of application. An exception may be made if the vehicle is considered byan Authorised Officer to be in exceptional condition.

Vehicles over 3 years old at application will be required to undergo a MOT test, then every 12months after up to 5 years old then an MOT test will be required no less than every 6 months.

ii. Existing Licensed Vehicles

Vehicles over 3 years old at renewal will be required to undergo a MOT test, then every 12months after up to 5 years old then an MOT test will be required no less than every 6 months.Vehicles over 9 years old, unless in exceptional condition, will be considered too old and willhave to be replaced.

b. Insurance Certificate

An Insurance Certificate or Cover Note covering the Driver for Private Hire Use must be provided on application or renewal. If only a Cover Note is provided, the full Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the Council within one calendar month, the insurance must be continuous and copies will need to be sent to Licensing.

c. Licence conditions

The licence holder will be required to confirm that they accept and understand all the terms and conditions attached.


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4. APPLICATION FOR A PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS LICENCE

a. Suitability of Applicant

The policy regarding the relevance of convictions and other related information a t t a c h e d a t A p p e n d i x 1 t o t h i s p o l i c y sets out the criteria to be taken into account by the Council when determining whether or not an applicant or an existing licence holder is a fit and proper person to be granted, have renewed or continue to hold a Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire Driver Licence.

b. Location of Premises.An application for the Grant of a new Operator Licence will only be considered if the base is located within the Mole Valley District.

c. Planning Permission.In the case of new applications, and business relocation, evidence of Planning Permission or confirmation from the Planning Department that Consent is not required must be produced before a licence will be granted.

d. Licence Conditions.The licence holder will be required to confirm they accept and understand all the terms and conditions attached.


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5. ENFORCEMENT.

Compliance with the statutory requirements and conditions attached to licences will be maintained by enforcement actions in accordance with the Environmental Health Department’s documented policy on enforcement and the Council’s scheme of delegation. Enforcement action can include prosecution, simple caution, refusal, suspension or revocation of licences.


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Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing

Policy regarding the relevance of convictions and other re lated information

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Contents

Section Page

1 Introduction 2 General Policy 3 Powers 4 Consideration of disclosed criminal history 5 Options when determining an application/licence 6 Offences involving violence 7 Offences involving a weapon 8 Sexual and indecency offences 9 Dishonesty 10 Alcohol and Drugs 11 Driving offences involving the loss of life 12 Other traffic offences 13 Outstanding Charges or Summonses 14 People banned from working with children or vulnerable

adults 15 Non-conviction information 16 Licensing Offences 17 Insurance Offences 18 Applicants with periods of residency outside the UK 19 Summary


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1. Introduction

1.1 This policy sets out the criteria to be taken into account by the Council when determining whether or not an applicant or an existing licence holder is a fit and proper person to be granted, have renewed or continue to hold a Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire Driver Licence. In addition to criminal convictions the Council will also take into account other factors such as demeanour, attitude, general character, non-criminal behaviour and police or other relevant records or information from a reliable source.

1.2 Whilst this policy primarily applies to the determination of driver licences, where a conviction (as defined below) is considered relevant to the fitness and propriety/suitability of an individual to hold or be granted a Private Hire Operator Licence or vehicle licence, then this policy must be referred to in the determination of that licence/application.

1.3 The Council is mindful that each case must be considered on its merits and where exceptional circumstances demand, the Council may depart from this policy.

1.4 This policy provides guidance to any person with an interest in taxi and private hire licensing. In particular, but not exclusively:

Applicants for a driver’s, vehicle or private hire operator licence Existing licensees whose licences are being reviewed or renewed Licensing officers Members of the licensing committee/sub-committee Magistrates and Judges hearing appeals against local authority decisions

1.5 For renewal applications and current licence holders the policy will not be applied retrospectively. However the policy will be applied if any additional convictions are incurred or brought to the attention of the Council that would call into question a person’s

suitability to hold a licence.

1.6 It is the responsibility of Mole Val ley Distr ict Council (referred to as the Council) to issue Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licences under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and the Hackney Carriage Byelaws. In exercising this duty the Council must consider the need to ensure the safety of the public its primary consideration. Licences cannot be issued unless the person is considered to be ‘fit and proper’.

1.7 In seeking to safeguard the safety of the public. The council will be concerned to ensure:

That a person/applicant is fit and proper in accordance with Sections 51, 55 and 59of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (Part II)


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That the person does not pose a threat to the public That the public are safeguarded from dishonest persons The safety of children, young persons and vulnerable adults

1.8 There is no judicially approved test of fitness and propriety and, accordingly, a number of

local tests have developed. These tend to be based on a test similar to the following:

‘Would you (as a member of the licensing committee or other person charged with the ability to a grant a hackney carriage driver’s licence) allow your son or daughter,

spouse or partner, mother or father, grandson or granddaughter or any other person for whom you care, to get in to a vehicle with this person alone?’

If the answer to this question (or a similar test) is an unqualified ‘Yes’ then the test is

probably satisfied. If there are any doubts in the minds of those who make the decision, then further consideration should be given as to whether this person is a fit and proper person to hold a hackney carriage driver’s licence.

1.9 The Council will undertake whatever checks it considers necessary to ensure that

licences are not issued to unsuitable people. In assessing the suitability of an applicant or licence holder, the council will take into consideration the following factors:

Criminality Number of endorsed DVLA driving licence penalty points The conduct of the applicant in making the application (e.g. whether they

have acted with integrity during the application process). The previous licensing history of existing / former licence holders.

In addition, the Council will also consider further information from sources such as, but not limited to, the Police (including abduction notices), Children and Adult Safeguarding Boards, Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, Social Services other licensing authorities, other departments within the Council, and statutory agencies.

1.10 In this policy, the word “applicant” refers to either new applicants, existing licence holders

who are seeking renewal and existing licence holders who are being considered by the Council by virtue of offending activity having recently come to light.

1.11 In this policy, the word “conviction” is to be defined as including convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands and other relevant information.

1.12 The Council reserves the right to overturn or annul a decision that has previously been

made, or refuse a renewal of a licence, where clear errors are discovered.

1.13 As licensed drivers often carry unaccompanied and vulnerable passengers, the council will take a strong line in relation to applicants or existing licence holders with convictions for sexual offences. A licensed PHV or taxi driver is expected to be trustworthy. In the course

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of their working duties drivers will deal with cash transactions and valuable property may be left in their vehicles. Drivers may well deal with customers who are vulnerable or intoxicated and potentially easily confused. Taking drugs and driving poses an obvious risk to public safety, whilst applicants who have convictions for the supply of drugs should also be treated with considerable concern, The nature and quantity of the drugs, whether for personal use or supply are issues which will be considered carefully. As licensees are professional vocational drivers, a serious view is taken of convictions for driving, or being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of drink or drugs. More than one conviction for these offences raises significant doubts as to the applicant's fitness to drive the public.

2 General Policy

2.1 Whilst the Council may consider that an applicant with a conviction for a serious offence may not need to be automatically barred from obtaining a licence, it is however to be normally expected that the applicant would be required to:

a. Remain free of conviction for an appropriate period as detailed below; and

b. Show adequate evidence that they are a fit and proper person to hold a licence (theonus will be on the applicant to produce such evidence). Simply remaining free ofconviction may not generally be regarded as adequate evidence that an applicant is afit and proper person to hold a licence.

2.2 The standards and criteria set out in paragraphs 4 to 18 below are those that would normally be applied to applications and licences. The Council may depart from these criteria, however it wi l l only do so in exceptional circumstances. The otherwise good character and driving record of the applicant or licence holder will not ordinarily be considered as exceptional circumstances.

3 Powers

3.1 Section 61 of the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 allow the council to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a licence if the application/licence holder has been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty, indecency, violence, of failure to comply with the provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 or of failure to comply with the provisions of Part II of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, or if he/she has since the grant of the licence been convicted of an immigration offence or required to pay an immigration penalty, or for any other reasonable cause.

3.2 The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, allows the council to take into account all convictions recorded against an applicant or the holder of a Private Hire or Hackney Carriage driver’s licence, whether spent or not. Therefore the council will have regard to all relevant convictions, particularly where there is a long history of offending or a recent pattern of repeat offending. Applicants need to be aware that, in accordance with this Act, all convictions, cautions, warnings and reprimands must be


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declared.

4 Consideration of disclosed criminal history

4.1 Under the provisions of Sections 51, 55 and 59, Local Government (Miscellaneous

Provisions) Act 1976, the council is required to ensure that an applicant for the grant or renewal of a Hackney Carriage and/or a Private Hire Opera tor or Vehicle driver’s licence is a “fit and proper” person to hold such a licence. However, if an applicant has any convictions, warnings, cautions or charges awaiting trial, the council will look at:

How relevant the offence(s) are to the licence being applied for How serious the offence(s) were When the offence(s) were committed The date of the conviction, warning, caution etc. Circumstances of the individual concerned Any sentence imposed by the court The applicant’s age at the time of offence / incident leading to the

conviction, warning, caution etc. Whether they form part of a pattern of offending The applicant’s attitude Any other character check considered reasonable (e.g. personal references if

requested by the Council) Any other factors that might be relevant, for example:

The previous conduct of an existing or former licence holder, Whether the applicant has intentionally misled the council or lied as

part of the application process, Information provided by other agencies/council departments.

Where an applicant has been convicted of a criminal offence, the licensing authority cannot review the merits of the conviction [Nottingham City Council v. Mohammed Farooq (1998)].

4.2 In this policy ‘from date sentence has ended’ is taken to be the date which is reached

once the whole of the period as sentenced by the court has elapsed and not necessarily the length of time served by the applicant. For example, if a sentence is five years imprisonment then the date that the sentence ends will be five years from the date of sentencing – regardless of the amount of time actually served by the applicant. If the sentence is amended by a court at a later date then this new sentence becomes relevant for the purposes of this policy. The term ‘since completion of sentence’ is to be construed in a similar way.

4.3 Existing holders of driver’s licences are required to notify the council in writing within five working days of receiving a driving licence endorsement, fixed penalty notice, warning, reprimand, police caution, criminal conviction or other criminal proceedings (including their acquittal as part of a criminal case). In addition, licence holders must inform the council within 3 working days of their arrest for any matter (whether subsequently charged or not).


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To fail to do so, will raise serious questions for the Council as to the honesty of the licence holder and will be taken into account as part of any subsequent renewal applications.

4.4 It is an offence for any person knowingly or recklessly to make a false declaration or to

omit any material particular in giving information required by the application for a licence (s57 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976). Where an applicant has made a false statement or a false declaration on their application for the grant or renewal of a licence, the licence will normally be refused.

4.5 Any offences or behaviour not expressly covered by this Policy may still be taken into

account.

5 Options when determining an application/licence

5.1 When determining an application or reviewing an existing licence in relation to convictions or other relevant information the Council have the following options:

grant the licence or take no further action grant the licence with additional conditions refuse, revoke, or suspend the licence issue a warning

5.2 If a licence holder’s conduct is such that, were they to be applying for a new licence their

application would normally be refused, they should expect consideration to be given as to the suspension or revocation of their licence.

6. Offences involving violence

6.1 Licensed drivers have close regular contact with the public. A licence will not normally be granted if the applicant has a conviction for an offence that involved the loss of life such as:

Murder Manslaughter Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving Terrorism offences Any offences (including attempted or conspiracy to commit offences) that are

similar to those above. 6.2 A licence will not normally be granted until at least 10 years have passed since the

completion of any sentence and / or licence period following conviction for an offence shown below:

Arson Malicious wounding or grievous bodily harm which is racially aggravated


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Actual bodily harm Assault occasioning actual bodily harm Grievous bodily harm Robbery Possession of firearm Riot Assault Police Violent disorder Common assault Resisting arrest Any racially-aggravated offence against a person or property Affray Any offence that may be categorised as domestic violence Harassment, alarm or distress, intentional harassment or fear of provocation of

violence Any offence (including attempted or conspiracy to commit offences) similar to

those above.

6.3 A licence will not normally be granted until at least 5 years have passed since the completion of any sentence and / or licence period following conviction for an offence shown below:

Obstruction Criminal damage Any offences (including attempted or conspiracy to commit offences) that are

similar to those above.

6.4 A licence will not normally be granted if an applicant has more than one conviction for an offence of a violent nature.

7. Offences involving a weapon (not a firearm)

7.1 If an applicant has been convicted of possession of a weapon or any other weapon related offence, this will give serious concern as to whether the person is fit to carry the public. For firearms offences see 6.2.

7.2 Depending on the circumstances of the offence, an applicant should be free of conviction for 5 years (or at least 5 years must have passed since the completion of the sentence, whichever is longer), before a licence is granted.

7.3 2 or more convictions for a violent offence will normally result in an application being refused.

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8.1 All sexual and indecency offences will be considered as serious. Applicants with convictions for sexual or indecency offences that involve a third party will normally be refused. Such offences include:

Rape Assault by penetration Offences involving children or vulnerable adults Trafficking, sexual abuse against children and / or vulnerable adults and

preparatory offences (as defined within the Sexual Offences Act 2003). Making or distributing obscene material Possession of indecent photographs depicting child pornography. Sexual assault Indecent assault Exploitation of prostitution Soliciting (kerb crawling) Any sex or indecency offence that was committed in the course of employment as a

taxi or PHV driver Making obscene / indecent telephone calls Indecent exposure Any similar offences (including attempted or conspiracy to commit) or

offences which replace the above

8.2 In addition to the above the council will not n o r m a l l y grant a licence to any applicant who is o r h a s e v e r b e e n on the Sex Offenders Register or similar register.

9. Dishonesty

9.1 A serious view is taken of any conviction involving dishonesty.

9.2 A minimum period of 5 years free of conviction or at least 5 years since the completion of sentence (whichever is longer) is required t o h a v e p a s s e dbefore a licence is granted. Offences involving dishonesty include:

theft burglary fraud benefit fraud handling or receiving stolen goods forgery conspiracy to defraud false representation


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obtaining money or property by deception other deception taking a vehicle without consent fare overcharging or any similar offences (including attempted or conspiracy to commit) o r

offences which replace the above 9.3 A licence will not normally be granted if an applicant has more than one conviction for a

dishonesty offence.

9.4 Applicants or existing licence holders that are found to have intentionally misled the council, or lied as part of the application process, will normally be rejected or refused.

10. Alcohol and Drugs 10.1 A serious view is taken of convictions for driving, or being in charge of a vehicle while

under the influence of drink or drugs or where the driver has been found to be under the influence of psychoactive substances.

10.2 At least 5 years, after the restoration of the DVLA driving licence following a drink drive o r d r i v i n g w h e n u n d e r t h e i n f l u e n c e o f d r u g s conviction should elapse before an application will be granted.

10.3 A licence will not normally be granted where the applicant has more than one conviction for

offences related to the possession of drugs and has not been free of conviction for 10 years or at least 10 years have passed since the completion of any sentence and/or licence period, whichever is the greater. There will then be full consideration of the nature of the offence and the quantity /type of drugs involved.

10.4 A licence will not n o r m a l l y be granted where the applicant has a conviction for an

offence related to the supply of drugs.

10.5 If there is evidence of persistent drugs or alcohol use, misuse or dependency a specialist medical examination (in accordance with DVLA Group 2 medical standards) and a satisfactory medical report may be required before the licence is granted. If the applicant was an addict (drug or alcohol) then they would be required to show evidence of 8 years free from drug taking after detoxification treatment.

10.6 A licence will not normally be granted for drunkenness offences not involving a motor vehicle for a period of one year after a single conviction and 2 years after 2 or more convictions within 2 years of each other.

11. Driving offences involving the loss of life

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11.2 A licence will not normally be granted if an applicant has a conviction for:

Causing death by dangerous driving Causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs Causing death by careless driving Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers Or any similar offences (including attempted or conspiracy to commit)

offences which replace the above

12 Other traffic offences

12.1 Traffic offences such as driving without due care and attention, reckless driving, more serious speeding offences (usually dealt with by a court), or offences of a similar nature will give rise to serious doubts about the applicant’s suitability to be a driving professional. An applicant with any such convictions will be required to show a period of at least 1 year free of such convictions. For applicants with more than one offence this should normally be increased to 2 years.

12.2 At least three years should elapse (after the restoration of the DVLA driving licence), before a licence would be granted for a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire drivers licence.

12.3 Traffic offences such as obstruction, some speeding offences (usually dealt with by means of a fixed penalty), pedestrian crossing offences, traffic light offences waiting in a restricted area, or offences of a similar nature may not ordinarily merit refusal.

12.4 In cases where the courts have imposed a disqualification in respect of the DVLA driving licence, the periods stated above should normally commence from the date of the restoration of the licence.

12.5 In this policy, the term “disqualification” refers to the period served, in order to take account of the fact that a court may reduce the period of disqualification from driving. An applicant must provide evidence in advance to prove that the court agreed a reduction in the period of disqualification.

12.6 In “totting up” cases where disqualification is considered by the Court, even if the court does not disqualify (e.g. because of exceptional circumstances) a driver, the licensing authority is likely to refuse a hackney carriage or private hire driver’s licence because different criteria

apply. An applicant will normally be expected to show a period of 12 months free from conviction from the date the court made its finding of exceptional circumstances justifying the non-disqualification.

13 Outstanding Charges or Summonses

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continue to be processed, but the application will need to be reviewed at the conclusion of proceedings.

13.2 If the outstanding charge or summons involves a serious offence and the individual’s

conviction history indicates a possible pattern of unlawful behaviour or character trait, then in the interests of public safety the application may be put on hold until proceedings are concluded or the licence may be refused.

14 People banned from working with children and vulnerable adults

14.1 A serious view is to be taken of any applicant or licence holder who has been banned from

working with children or vulnerable adults. A licence will not be normally be granted if an applicant has been found unfit to work with children or vulnerable adults.

15 Non-conviction information

15.1 The Council will take into account intelligence which has not led to a conviction. This may include but not be limited to information regarding acquittals, circumstances in which convictions were quashed due to misdirection to the jury, circumstances where the decision was taken not to prosecute, situations where the person has been arrested and bailed but not yet charged, civil penalties and complaints from the public. In considering the most appropriate action to take following the receipt of information), the credibility of both the witness / complainant and the licence holder will be taken into account.

15.2 If an applicant has been arrested or charged, but not convicted, for a serious offence which

suggests he could be a danger to the public, consideration should be given to refusing the application or revoking an existing licence.

15.3 In assessing the action to take, public safety will be the paramount concern. Decisions will be

taken on balance of probability. 15.4 A licence will not normally be granted until at least 1 year has elapsed since a Criminal

Behaviour Order. 16 Licensing Offences

16.1 Offences under taxi and private hire and associated legislation such as plying for hire without a licence, overcharging and refusing to carry disabled persons will prevent a licence being granted or renewed until a period of 3 years has passed since conviction.

17 Insurance Offences

17.1 A serious view will be taken of convictions for driving, being in charge of a vehicle without insurance, or allowing person to drive whilst uninsured. A p r e v i o u s isolated incident will not necessarily stop a licence being granted provided an individual has been free of conviction for 3 years. However strict warning should be given as to


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future behaviour. More than one conviction for these offences will prevent a licence being granted or renewed.

17.2 An operator found guilty of aiding and abetting the driving of passengers for hire and reward without insurance will have his Operator’s Licence r e v i e w e d w i t h a v i e w t o revocation and will not be permitted to hold a licence for a period of at least 3 years from the date of any revocation.

17.3 Where a specific offence is not mentioned, a suitable period of time will be determined by reference to offences described. The Council reserves the right to refuse a licence where there are aggravating circumstances, even where these guidelines would otherwise indicate that a licence might be granted.

18 Applicants with periods of residency outside the UK

18.1 Because of the potential lifetime relevance for some of the most serious offences mentioned in this policy, the Council will need to ensure that sufficient background checks are conducted for those applicants who have lived overseas. For EU nationals a disclosure that is similar to the UK DBS will be required, for those countries for which checks are not available, the council will require a certificate of good conduct authenticated by the relevant embassy.

18.2 If an applicant has spent six continuous months or more overseas (since the age of 16) the council will expect to see evidence of a criminal record check from the country / countries visited covering the period.

19 Summary

19.1 Whilst a criminal history in itself may not automatically result in refusal and a current conviction for a serious crime need not bar an applicant permanently from becoming licensed, in most cases, an applicant would be expected to have remained free from conviction for 3 to 10 years (detailed above), before an application is likely to be successful. If there is any doubt about the suitability of an individual to be licensed, the Council will be mindful of the need to protect the public and caution will be exercised.

19.2 While it is possible that an applicant may have a number of convictions that, individually, do not prevent a licence from being granted, the overall offending history will be considered when assessing an applicant’s suitability to be licensed. A series of offences over a period of time is more likely to give cause for concern than an isolated minor conviction. Some discretion may be afforded if an offence is isolated and there are mitigating circumstances, but the overriding consideration is the protection of the public.


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Taxi Driving Assessment Important Information (please read carefully)

This forms part of the Terms and Conditions for your Assessment

For the test to take place you must;

• Bring your photocard driver’s licence with you; this must be presented before the Assessment.• Your licence should be at your current address and in date.• If you have the older style paper licence, then you will need to bring an acceptable form of photo

identification such as a passport.• Eyesight must conform to current legislation (20m / 68ft) so if you require glasses /contact lenses

then bring these with you.• You must provide a vehicle for the Assessment.• The vehicle must be right hand drive, in a roadworthy condition and comply with current road

legislation i.e. taxed, insured for the purpose of the Assessment, and fit for purpose i.e. forcarrying passengers.

• Interior of the car should be clean and free of all types of litter and clutter. The examiner will notbe expected to conduct a test sat in a dirty seat and will be at liberty to terminate the test shouldthe car interior be in a dirty or cluttered state

• Be punctual, if you are later than 5 minutes the Assessment may be cancelled at the discretion ofthe Assessor and you will still be charged the full fee.

• Appropriate footwear should be worn, for example, no flip flops, sandals or high heels.

The Assessment

Please allow 1 hour for the assessment. You will be asked 2 maintenance related questions (show me / tell me) and be expected to drive for approximately 45 minutes on a variety of road types and be asked to perform 2 reversing manoeuvres with the possibility of an emergency stop. You will beasked to drive independently of directions for a 10 minute period following road signs and directions to a particular destination. There will be a 10 to 15 minute debrief at which point you will be advised of the result.

A maximum of 9 minor driving faults are allowed. If you exceed 9 minor driving faults or commit any serious or dangerous faults, this will result in a failure.

Please note that if you take your Assessment in an automatic, you may not be licenced by your authority to drive a manual vehicle.

From time to time, a Senior Assessor may sit in during an Assessment for quality control purposes.

You may cancel or change the appointment date up to 5 working days prior to the test without incurring costs other than forfeiture of the credit card surcharge (if any) if you cancel. If you do not give the required notice, you will not receive any refund whatsoever and re-booking willattract the full fee.

We wish you luck with the assessment, if you require any further clarification or advice then pleasecontact the office on 0333 700 0157.


MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

GUIDANCE ON THE KNOWLEDGE TEST FOR NEW APPLICANTS

HACKNEY/PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS: MAY 2018

All new applicants have to pass a Knowledge Test which covers local knowledge about the Mole Valley District area, licensing conditions and the Highway Code for the UK.

The test will be oral, in English, and will last for approximately 45 minutes.

When you are ready to take the test, please phone the Licensing Department to make an appointment on 01306 879234 at least 3 weeks before you intend to take the test.

The test will be in three parts. If you pass part of the test but fail another you will not need to retake that part again provided you pass with 12 months. If you fail any part of the test you will be allowed to return on two occasions within 12 months to retake that part. Part 1 of the test is split into 2 section (routes and locations) – to complete part 1 of the test you will need to pass both section a and b.

This supplement provides guidance and information on the layout of the proposed test.

Part 1a – Understanding the area (Routes)

• You will be asked to demonstrate knowledge of the local area by showing you arefamiliar with local routes

• You will need to answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.

• You will be asked to describe the shortest route from any of the start locations listedbelow to any of the destinations listed below. Please make sure you are familiar withall of the key locations in the Mole Valley district.

• Answers must include road names

Start Location Dorking railway station Polesdon Lacey Leatherhead railway station Betchworth Castle Denbies Wine Estate Yehudi Menhuin School

Example Question;- What is the shortest route between Leatherhead railway station and Epsom Hospital?

Example Answer;- Set off from Station Approach, left onto Randalls Road, at Bull Hill turn left onto Leret Way, at the next junction turn left onto Epsom Road, then at the roundabout take 2nd exit Leatherhead Road (A24). After approx. 2 miles the entrance to the hospital will be on the right.

Destinations Epsom Hospital Leatherhead railway station Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre Boxhill Viewpoint Gatton Manor Golf Course Leatherhead Theatre

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Part 1b – Understanding the area (Locations)

• You will be asked to demonstrate knowledge of the local area by giving the road name of 15 randomly selected well known locations from the list attached at Appendix 1.


Example Question;- What Road is Brelades Vet Surgery, Bookham on?

Example Answer;- Church Road Part 2 – Licensing Conditions and Fare Tariff

• You will be required to answer questions on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver licence conditions as attached at Appendix 2, and the fare tariff for Hackney Carriages attached at Appendix 3.


Example Question;- When must your Hackney Carriage/Private Hire identity badge be displayed, and how Example Answer;- It must be conspicuously worn at all times when working. Part 3 – Highway Code

• You will be required to answer questions on the Highway Code from the list of questions at Appendix 4


Example Question;- What does the Highway Code say about the use of Mobile phones in vehicles? Example Answer;- You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. It is far safer not to use a hands-free device while you are driving - find a safe place to stop first or use the voicemail facility and listen to messages later. Study Tips

We advise that you obtain a good working knowledge of the local area. Spend time in the local area and studying maps; using the internet and/or the telephone directory to research the names of the roads on which local landmarks or bars, restaurants, schools etc. are situated; and re-familiarising yourself with the Highway Code.


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Appendix 1

LIST OF WELL KNOWN LOCATIONS

HOSPITALS/CLINICS:

1. Epsom General Hospital2. Dorking Community Hospital

COLLEGES/SCHOOLS:

3. City of London Freeman’s School4. Fetcham Village County Infants5. Howard of Effingham County Secondary6. Weald C of E Primary7. Downsend School8. Starhurst School9. Boxhill School10. St. Johns School, Leatherhead

DOCTORS:

11. Fairfield Medical Centre, Great Bookham12. The Leith Hill Practice, Capel13. Medwyn Surgery, Dorking14. The New House Surgery15. Riverbank Surgery, Westcott

DENTISTS:

16. Dorking Rosehill Dental Surgery17. Associated Dental Practices, Leatherhead

DAY CENTRES:

18. Day Centre, Dorking19. Fairfield Day Centre, Leatherhead

GOLF COURSES:

20. Dorking Golf Club21. Gatton Manor Golf Club22. Leatherhead Golf Club

SPORTS CENTRES:

23. Leatherhead Leisure Centre24. Dorking Swimming & Sports Centre

HOTELS:

25. Surrey Hills Hotel26. White Horse Hotel27. Holiday Inn, Gatwick28. The Travel Lodge, Dorking

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HISTORICAL/MISCELLANEOUS:

29. Denbies Wine Estate 30. Dorking Museum 31. Chessington World of Adventures

PUBLIC HOUSES

32. Bulls Head, Dorking 33. Inn on the Green (Grumpy Mole), Brockham 34. Old House at Home, Dorking 35. Seven Stars, Leigh 36. The Running Horses, Mickleham 37. The Running Horse, Leatherhead 38. Leg of Mutton & Cauliflower, Ashtead 39. Penny Black, Leatherhead

RESTAURANTS:

40. Frascati Restaurant 41. Fountain Garden, Dorking 42. Zen Garden, Leatherhead

VET SURGERY:

43. Denbies View Surgery 44. Brelades Vet Surgery, Bookham

RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES:

45. Garth House, Dorking 46. Pantiles Residential Home, Ashtead


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Appendix 2

CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON THE GRANT OF A HACKNEY CARRIAGE OR PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE DRIVER’S LICENCE

1. The licence holder shall at all times when acting as driver of a hackney carriage orprivate hire vehicle:

a) conduct him/herself in a civil or orderly manner and comply with thereasonable requests of passengers in the vehicle;

b) take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of persons conveyed inor entering or alighting from the vehicle;

c) dress respectably and neatly;

d) (i) convey a reasonable quantity of luggage if so required by the person hiring the vehicle;

(ii) give reasonable assistance in loading and unloading the luggage; and

(iii) give reasonable assistance in removing luggage to or from theentrance of any place at which he may take up or set down a passenger.

e) not carry in the vehicle more than the number of passengers specified in thevehicle licence.

f) The driver will be required to pass the Driving Standards Agency Private Hireand Hackney Carriage Test Assessment if their driving is brought intoquestion by complaints to Mole Valley District Council or motoring convictionsand their licence will be suspended until such time as proof of passing theDSA Test Assessment is produced.

2. The licence holder shall at all times comply with the lawful instructions of anAuthorised Officer of the Council concerning any matter relating to his/her occupationas a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle driver.

3. The licence holder shall notify the Council in writing as soon as possible and, in anyevent, within one month of any:

a) Change of address;b) Illness or injury affecting his/her fitness to drive in any way;

4. The licence holder shall notify the Council in writing within five working days ofreceiving a driving licence endorsement, fixed penalty notice, warning, reprimand,police caution, criminal conviction or other criminal proceedings (including theiracquittal as part of a criminal case).

5. The driver shall wear his/her identity badge conspicuously at all times while working.

CONDITIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES ONLY

a) The licence holder shall not display signs, call out, stand with the vehicle at aHackneyCarriage rank or do anything else whatsoever which is likely to give any person theimpression that the vehicle is available for hire as if it were a Hackney Carriage.

b) The licence holder shall not carry any person in the vehicle during a hiring without theexpress permission of the hirer.

c) When the vehicle has been hired to be present at an appointed time and place thedriver shall, unless delayed by some sufficient cause, punctually attend the vehicle atthat time and place.


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Appendix 3

MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL – HACKNEY CARRIAGE FARES

For journeys within the District of Mole Valley. From 19th May 2014. The Tariff below is the maximum

DISTANCE First 1563 yards (1429.21 metres) or part thereof Each subsequent 156 yards (142.65 metres) or part thereof WAITING TIME Each 45 seconds or part thereof

£3.90 .20p

.25p

EXTRA CHARGES Each passenger in excess of two .35p Booking Charge for hiring involving a separate journey to £1.00 pick up hirer

THE FARE ON THE METER, WHEN IN USE,

MUST BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO THE PASSENGER AT ALL TIMES

The table of fares shall not apply to Hackney Carriages hired in pursuance of a written contract with the local education authority for the conveyance of children to and from school. N.B. If the journey takes the cab outside the Mole Valley district the driver must still charge in accordance with the above scale unless he/she has agreed otherwise with the hirer BEFORE the journey started.

THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE IS REQUIRED TO WEAR AN IDENTITY /

LICENCE BADGE

ANY COMPLAINTS should be reported to Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey, quoting if possible the Vehicle Plate No. and / or the Driver’s name.

Hiring commencing within the following times:

23:00hrs (11pm) – 07:30am Monday to Saturday

23:00hrs (11pm) Saturday to 07:30am Monday All Bank Holidays (Except Christmas & New Year)

1½ x normal fare

1½ x normal

fare

1½ x normal fare

18:00hrs (6pm) Christmas Eve to Midnight Christmas Day 18:00hrs (6pm) New Year’s Eve to Midnight New Year’s Day

2 x normal fare

2 x normal fare


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Appendix 4

HIGHWAY CODE QUESTIONS

1. What is the speed limit in:-

a. Built up area? b. Single carriageways? c. Dual carriageways? d. Motorways?

2. What is the typical ‘stopping distance’ when travelling at either:-

a. 20 mph? b. 40 mph? c. 60 mph?

3. What does the Highway Code say about the use of Mobile phones in vehicles?

4. Section 162 of Highway Code states there are three things to do before you overtake a vehicle. What are they?

5. What is the minimum tread depth required for car tyres?

6. What is the difference between a Zebra crossing and a Pelican crossing?

7. Rule 97 of the Highway Code lists 8 things you should do before setting off. List 6 of them.

8. If you are involved in a collision which causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property, what 3 things must you do to comply with the Highway Code?

9. What is the meaning of these 2 road signs?



12. What is the meaning of these 2 road markings?


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Barnardo’s Training and Consultancy Surrey Driver Safeguarding & Child Sexual Exploitation Access Guide

Barnardo’s and your licensing and contracting authorities understand there is a need to increase the ability of licensed and contracted drivers to be able to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation and take appropriate action to protect children. This e-learning programme has been written specifically for you as a driver to provide the knowledge and understanding about safeguarding concerns and child sexual exploitation. Please find below quick and easy step by step instructions to register for the e-learning training. NOTE: To access this e-learning programme, you will require Internet Explorer (version 8) or later, or any version of Chrome/Firefox/Safari _____________________________________________________________________ 1. To access the e-learning please log on to: - https://taxielm.learnupon.com/users/sign_up 2. Click ‘Sign up now’ to register

Click to register

Driver Pack Document H - SAFEGUARDING + CSE TRAINING Page 1

https://taxielm.learnupon.com/users/sign_up

3. Type your e-mail address and new password. Click ‘Sign up’ once completed

4. Type your first name and last name. Click on the down arrow and select your area.Type your licence number (or type your Date of Birth if you are not yet licensed). Click ‘Save’ once completed

5. Click ‘browse the catalogue’ to enroll

6. Click ‘Enrol in Course’

Enter e-mail address

Enter new password

Click ‘Sign up’ once completed

Click here to enroll

Click here to access

Click on arrow to choose your

authority

Click ‘Save’ once

Enter first and last

Enter licence number

or date of birth if not yet licensed


7. Click ‘Yes’ to join course 8. Click ‘Launch’ to start the course

9. Begin the course, following the on-screen instructions 10. Take the ‘Quiz’ There is a ‘Quiz’ at the end of the course, which you must pass. The pass mark is 80% which means getting getting 8 out of the 10 questions right.

Click ‘Yes’ to enrol

Click here to start


11. Complete the Course Once you have finished the quiz, click the small ‘x’ in the top right hand corner of the screen. This will bring up a screen showing whether you have passed or failed.

12. If you fail If you did not achieve the pass mark, you must take the quiz again. You can do this by clicking on ‘Launch’ and doing the course again.

13. If you passed


Congratulations, you can now download or print your ‘pass’ certificate. You can do this by clicking on ‘print’ and this will display your certificate. You can save this to your computer or print it.

14. Send in your pass certificate

Once you have passed the course and downloaded, or printed, your certificate, you must send it to the Council’s Licensing Team at [email protected]

If you have any questions about the training please contact the Licensing Team on 01306 879351 or by e-mail at [email protected].

If you experience technical issues with the website please e-mail: [email protected]

