| Offence / Breach |
Code |
Points |
| Failure to supply vehicle inspection test when vehicle is over 1 year of age |
V1 |
4 |
| For WAVs failure to have a means of loading wheelchairs into the vehicle available at all times |
V3 |
12 |
| Failure to supply a current mechanical tail lift safety certificate to the Licensing Authority (LOLER requirement) |
V4 |
4 |
| Failure to provide an annual LPG safety compliance Certificate |
V5 |
4 |
| Failure to maintain seat belts in a safe condition |
V6 |
4 |
| Undertaking alterations to equipment, dimensions or other specification to a licensed vehicle without consent |
V7 |
4 |
| Failure to display approved roof sign |
V8 |
2 |
| Failure to maintain roof sign in working order |
V9 |
2 |
| Private Hire vehicles advertising incorrectly |
V13 |
4 |
| Display sign that does not comply |
V14 |
4 |
| Failure to display “no smoking” signs in the vehicle |
V15 |
4 |
| Private Hire displaying the word “taxi” |
V16 |
4 |
| Incorrectly displaying licence plate |
V17 |
4 |
| Failure to return plate on expiry of licence if requested to do so by licensing team |
V18 |
4 |
| Failure to report loss or damage of a vehicle plate, following discovery of loss or damage |
V19 |
2 |
| Failure to surrender vehicle licence and plate if proprietor does not wish to retain vehicle licence |
V20 |
2 |
| Advertising on vehicle without written authorisation from the Licensing Authority |
V21 |
4 |
| Failure to submit taximeter for testing when requested to do so by Licensing Authority |
V22 |
2 |
| Tampering or allowing an unauthorised person to tamper with taximeter |
V23 |
6 |
| Failure to display a statement of fares inside the Hackney Carriage |
V24 |
2 |
| Wilfully or neglectfully causing letters or figures in the statement of fares to be obscured |
V25 |
2 |
| Displaying a statement of fares which differ from the approved fares |
V26 |
2 |
| Failure to notify licensing team within 72 hours of accidents or damage affecting the safety, performance or appearance of the vehicle |
V27 |
6 |
| Failure to have insurance for the licensed vehicle |
V29 |
12 |
| Failure to provide evidence of insurance prior to expiry |
V30 |
6 |
| Failure to notify Licensing Authority within 72 hours of change of address or other contact details |
V35 |
2 |
| Failure to present vehicle and trailer for inspection |
V38 |
4 |
| Using a driver without the appropriate DVLA category code to tow a trailer |
V39 |
6 |
| Failure to maintain a reasonable standard of behaviour |
V40 |
2 |
| Failure to provide information requested by an authorised officer |
V41 |
4 |
| Failure to provide assistance to an authorised officer |
V42 |
4 |
| Failure to provide evidence of insurance or vehicle compliance test prior to expiry (1st instance) |
V43 |
4 |
| Failure to provide evidence of insurance or vehicle compliance test prior to expiry (2nd instance) |
V44 |
6 |
| Failure to show evidence of continuous MOT, vehicle test or insurance |
V45 |
12 |