Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Buying a LIMOUSINE? Read this info before you do!

Limousine Buying Guide Do you want to buy a stretch limousine and start your own business? There are a few things you should know before you commit yourself as they could save you a whole lot of grief!

Following on from the new enforcement powers granted to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) on the 1st October 2009, I have updated this buyers guide. The basic laws appertaining to limousines and their operation remain unchanged. It is now not possible to operate or offer a limousine for hire unless you have some form of licence to trade. In the past there were a couple of loopholes that could be exploited, but due to their mis-use, they have been closed. The only way in which a car or limousine can be hired out without one of the following three licences is when it is being used exclusively for either a wedding or funeral. The licences that can be obtained, depending on the seating capacity of the vehicle, are a Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Licence normally issued by a local authority, a Standard Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operators Licence or a Restricted PSV Operators Licence.Up to 8 passenger seats: In order to legally use a motor vehicle whether it be a car, people carrier or a limousine for private hire or Hire

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