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ROAD TRANSPORT (GENERAL) ACT 1999 (NO. 77 OF 1999) - SECT 126

Restricted hire vehicle operator's licences (MTA s 28A, 31A (1))

(1)     The road transport authority may issue a licence to a person to use a motor vehicle as a restricted hire vehicle (a restricted hire vehicle operator's licence ) after considering whether a private hire car could provide the services proposed to be provided by the proposed restricted hire vehicle.

(2)     A restricted hire vehicle operator's licence may include conditions, including conditions about—

        (a)     the hours when the licence holder may use the vehicle as a restricted hire vehicle; and

        (b)     the routes, or the areas, where the licence holder may use the vehicle as a restricted hire vehicle; and

        (c)     the kinds of functions or events for which the vehicle may be used as a restricted hire vehicle.

(3)     A restricted hire vehicle operator's licence must state the maximum number of passengers the restricted hire vehicle may carry.

(4)     The road transport authority may renew a restricted hire vehicle operator's licence.

(5)     A restricted hire vehicle operator's licence is not transferable.

(6)     Unless sooner cancelled or suspended, a restricted hire vehicle operator's licence remains in force for the period stated in the licence.



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