Private Hire Vehicles

Laura Hollister, 27 January 2017

General Guidance For Private Hire Vehicles

All licence holders must:

• Report a change of address to the Licensing Department within 7 days
• Report details of an accident to the Licensing Department within 72 hours of the accident taking place and complete an Accident Report Form.
• Display the Plate on the outside rear of the vehicle by means of the bracket provided or by affixing to the rear bumper.

The Plate remains the property of Hyndburn Borough Council and must be surrendered to an authorised officer on request.

If your licence plate is either lost or stolen, a replacement can be issued by the Licensing Department, upon payment of the fee.

It is an offence to smoke/vape or allow smoking/vaping in a Private Hire vehicle at any time.