Private Hire Driver's Licence
To become a driver you must:
● have held a full driving licence for at least 12 months.
● have a good knowledge of the whole of North East Derbyshire.
● have no more than 6 points on your driving licence.
● have no current convictions.
To be eligible to take the test to become a new driver you must to consent to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and be able to satisfy medical requirements. Potential drivers must also pass a knowledge test. A copy of the conditions that apply to a Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence are attached below.
How to apply for a Licence:
Step 1 – The Knowledge Test
There is a 30 minute knowledge test for which there is a £20 fee. Areas to be tested include routes throughout North East Derbyshire, details of parishes, landmarks, leisure centres/industrial estates etc, driver conditions and vehicle conditions. We recommend that you purchase a street guide for North East Derbyshire to help you prepare for the test. (This is available from the main reception at North East Derbyshire for £1.50) and a Derbyshire A-Z map book.
You will need to book an appointment for the test and bring along your driving licence (both parts if it is a photo card licence).
If you fail the knowledge test you can make another appointment to re-sit the test four weeks later, but you will have to pay the knowledge test fee again.
Step 2 – Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check
After passing the knowledge test you will be given a CRB check form. To complete this form you will be asked to bring in original documents, this will be explained to you in further detail when you are given the form.
No licence is issued until the check has been carried out, so it is in your interest to complete this form and return it as soon as possible.
You will be asked to pay the CRB check fee and Driver's Licence application fee, which are non-refundable if you subsequently withdraw your application or if it is refused (please see Taxi Licence Fees for current charges).
Step 3 – Application and Medical Forms
Once the CRB check (the ‘disclosure’) has been returned you will be given an application form and a medical form which you should complete and bring in as soon as possible along with your driving licence and two passport size photographs.
Step 4 – The Licence
If everything is satisfactory a Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence will be granted to you for a period of 12 months. However, if you have any criminal convictions or serious driving endorsements your application will be referred to the Licensing Sub Committee for their determination.
After the initial period of 12 months you will be sent a reminder about 3 weeks before the expiry date. We will give you details of what to bring in order to renew your licence. It can then be renewed for a further two years provided there have been no problems.
After you have held a licence for three years, a further medical and CRB check are required.
A separate procedure deals with licensing the vehicle itself, please see Private Hire Vehicle Licence.
To make an appointment for your knowledge test or for more information please contact the Licensing Team or complete the Enquiry Form.
Downloads
details of the conditions that apply to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licences (33.5 KB)
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