Vehicle licence terms, conditions and byelaws

Terms and conditions when applying for a vehicle licence

You will need to read the following before making an application.

  1. The penalty for knowingly giving false information in relation to this application is a fine on summary conviction not exceeding £5,000.00.
  2. The attention of applicants is drawn to the above conditions of application.
  3. If you intend to run a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire business from a Council/Housing Association house you will need to obtain the Housing officer’s consent to do so. This consent will also be required regarding any increase in the number of vehicles you intend to use.
  4. Depending on the scale of your business i.e. number of vehicles, you may need planning permission prior to commencing your business or increasing the number of vehicles. You must check with the Planning Department, Cumberland Council, Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria. CA14 3YJ or Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal.
  5. Please note that the vehicle safety pass sheet issued by AWSL Motor Services, Workington is valid for 28 days only.
  6. Your attention is drawn to the fact that, supplied information is to be stored on computer. You therefore have certain rights to view the information. Such request must be made in writing and a fee of £10.00 is payable. Your rights are set out in the Data Protection Act 1998.

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