Taxi and Hackney Carriage Accessibility Legislation
Legislation relating to accessibility issues regarding Taxis and Hackney Carriages.
All of this legislation can be found from Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
The Private Hire Vehicles (Carriage of Guide Dogs etc.) Act 2002
This document expands on the legislation, regarding the potential fines from breaking this legislation.
Carriage of Assistance Dogs in Private Hire Vehicles: RIA
Regulatory Impact Assessment on the change in legislation.
Carriage of Assistance Dogs in Taxis: Medical Exemptions for Drivers
This document looks at the introduction of introducing medical exemptions for taxi drivers, in order to regulate the number of drivers unable to collect disabled people with assistance dogs.
News
02-06-08 New construction requirements consultation
The Department for Transport has today begun consulting on new construction requirements to be met by vehicle manufacturers.[This information is held on an external site]
05-06-08 DVLA in 'Licence to Thrill' car giveaway
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) today launched a free prize draw to win a car for motorists renewing their vehicle tax - with three new cars up for grabs each month for a year.[This information is held on an external site]
04-06-08 Highways Agency at Bikefest UK this weekend - helping bikers to stay safe on the roads
"Great Roads, Great Rides", a free DVD from the Highways Agency, will be handed out to bikers and visitors to the second Bikefest UK at Donington Park, Leicestershire on Saturday 7 June.