| Offence / Breach |
Code |
Points |
| Driver not complying with the Driver Dress Code |
D1 |
2 |
| Driver not behaving in a civil and orderly manner |
D2 |
4 |
| Driver allowing noise from radio or other similar equipment to be a source of nuisance or annoyance to any person inside or outside the vehicle |
D3 |
2 |
| Driver smoking/vaping/similar whilst in the vehicle |
D4 |
6 |
| Driver of Private Hire vehicle plying for hire |
D6 |
6 |
| Driver of a Private Hire vehicle calling out or influencing person to travel in the vehicle for gain without a prior appointment |
D7 |
6 |
| Failure to have in possession driver badge whilst driving a licensed vehicle |
D8 |
4 |
| Driver badge not visible to passengers being conveyed in the vehicle |
D9 |
2 |
| Drivers failure to wear the driver badge around their neck |
D10 |
2 |
| Failure to surrender driver badge to the Licensing Authority upon expiry, revocation or suspension of their licence when requested by licensing team |
D11 |
4 |
| Failure to carry evidence of insurance cover, this can be a cover note, in the vehicle whilst on duty |
D12 |
2 |
| Failure of driver to check vehicle proprietor has insurance on the vehicle |
D13 |
2 |
| Driver carrying greater number of persons than the number specified on the licence |
D14 |
12 |
| Carrying other persons in the vehicle without the consent of the hirer |
D15 |
6 |
| Carry a member of family/friend in a licensed vehicle when it is for hire/hired |
D16 |
6 |
| Failing to carry or ensure safety of passenger luggage |
D17 |
4 |
| Failing to offer reasonable assistance with luggage |
D18 |
2 |
| Failing to take steps to ensure passenger safety |
D19 |
6 |
| Failing to ensure passengers are dropped off safely, at the correct destination |
D20 |
6 |
| Fail to operate taxi meter correctly |
D21 |
4 |
| Charging more than the metered fare (HCV only) |
D22 |
4 |
| Tampering or allowing tampering of a taximeter |
D23 |
4 |
| Cancelling the fare or concealing the fare on meter before the hirer has agreed the fare |
D24 |
2 |
| Demanding more than the previously agreed fare (PHV only) |
D25 |
4 |
| Starting the fare before the hirer enters the vehicle unless specified in the tariff sheet |
D27 |
4 |
| Failure to notify proprietor of complaints made by the passengers |
D28 |
2 |
| Failure to notify passengers of their right to refer their complaint to the Licensing Authority |
D29 |
2 |
| Failure to attend at appointed time or place without sufficient cause |
D30 |
2 |
| Unnecessarily prolonging journey in distance or time |
D31 |
4 |
| Failure to ensure insurance cover for them to drive vehicle |
D32 |
4 |
| Failure to ensure vehicle is licensed by Licensing Authority for the purpose used |
D33 |
4 |
| Failure to notify Licensing Authority of change of address/telephone number within 72 hours |
D34 |
4 |
| Failure to notify Licensing Authority within 72 hours of motoring offences over 3 penalty points or criminal convictions during the period of licence |
D35 |
12 |
| Failure to notify Licensing Authority of motoring convictions up to 3 penalty points during the period of licence |
D36 |
6 |
| Failure to notify Licensing Authority of involvement in incidents which the Police are involved and may lead to a caution/conviction |
D37 |
12 |
| Failure to notify Licensing Authority in writing within 72 hours of serious injury or illness |
D38 |
12 |
| Failure to notify the Licensing Authority within 72 hours of a DVLA notifiable condition |
D39 |
12 |
| Failure to carry assistance dog and allow it to remain with the owner without exemption. This is also a legal requirement |
D40 |
12 |
| Failure to provide mobility assistance to any passenger in a wheelchair when driving a Hackney Carriage designated as a wheelchair accessible vehicle. This is also a legal requirement |
D41 |
12 |
| Failure to provide mobility assistance to any disabled passenger. This is also a legal requirement |
D42 |
12 |
| Making additional charge for carrying assistance dog |
D43 |
12 |
| Failure to apply for or provide an exemption certificate on medical grounds for not being medically fit to carry an assistance dog |
D44 |
4 |
| Not using mobile phone in accordance with The Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2003 |
D45 |
12 |
| Failure to notify Licensing Authority of vehicle damage within 72 hours or present vehicle if requested to do so |
D46 |
4 |
| Failure to provide a written receipt for the fare paid if requested to do so by the passenger |
D47 |
2 |
| Failure to co-operate with any authorised officer of the Licensing Authority, Constable or any other clearly identifiable person nominated by the Licensing Authority |
D48 |
4 |
| Failure to comply with the regulations governing the wearing of seat belts |
D49 |
4 |