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Current ideas for a draft license are to:

amend the current vosa laws to accommodate limo operators
Restricted O
minus part time operation
minus seperate fares
minus 15 mile rule
minus how many vehicles you can operate
plus up to 16 seats instead of current 8
10 weekly checks carried out as already done
crb’d drivers
plus the large ops with facilities would be able to do their own checks
plus something to stop others than limo ops to use and abuse Now as some have said the restricted O is going so we need new name.

All limos included with or without COIF that were registered prior to 1st june 08 But Must meet some safety Standard ie S6

Who the f##k do they thing they are to be treated any differnt to everyone else that has been doing the right think for years..
that has really Pi55ed me off.

One thought that did strike me a while back is that the reason why the horse and carriage was eventually restricted in numbers was the fact that they caused so much congestion on the streets, that they became a hindrance.

With the size of limousines I wonder if the same could eventually happen again? If it did then the plate values of those limousines already licensed would be worth a pretty penny. If licensing rules were relaxed to accommodate all limos then I think we would no doubt see a greater volume of limos and also novelty vehicles adorning our towns and cities.

I'm all for limos and novelty vehicles finding a licensing home because I don't believe vehicles carrying passengers for hire or reward should run around unlicensed, especially when licensing legislation already exists.

I think most would agree that accommodating those limousines that don't comply with current licensing legislation is going to be no easy task.

Regards

JD

Fight your corner legal limo op's, don't let the illegal boys / girls drag you into the mess. They created it, let them lay in it.

Author:	Sussex [ Wed May 14, 2008 7:29 pm ]
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Should anyone wish to add their views to the Limo questionnaire then please feel free. http://www.legislationforlimos.co.uk/

Author:	no tips [ Wed May 14, 2008 8:28 pm ]
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Quote: Current ideas for a draft license are to: amend the current vosa laws to accommodate limo operators Restricted O minus part time operation minus seperate fares minus 15 mile rule minus how many vehicles you can operate plus up to 16 seats instead of current 8 10 weekly checks carried out as already done crb’d drivers plus the large ops with facilities would be able to do their own checks plus something to stop others than limo ops to use and abuse Now as some have said the restricted O is going so we need new name. All limos included with or without COIF that were registered prior to 1st june 08 But Must meet some safety Standard ie S6 Who the f##k do they thing they are to be treated any differnt to everyone else that has been doing the right think for years.. that has really Pi55ed me off.

Author:	Sussex [ Wed May 14, 2008 10:15 pm ]
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no tips wrote: Who the f##k do they thing they are to be treated any differnt to everyone else that has been doing the right think for years.. that has really Pi55ed me off. As I said in another thread, there is no support in the DfT or the gov for any change, and even if there was, then those from the trade opposed to such a change would be mobilized. If I was Chief Limo man I would concentrate on getting councils to license limos (less than 8 ) with a more flexible set of conditions i.e. drivers not needing a full knowledge, left hand drive allowed, white cars where they are normally not allowed etc As for the over 8s, well I think the EU will finish them off even if the DfT did find the time and the inclination to re-classify them.

Author:	Uncle Buck [ Sat May 17, 2008 12:00 pm ]
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If they do provide a new classification for a minority group provider, this will open the flood gates for others to follow. Next thing you will see, willbe the dangerous dog peoples lobby asking for reform of there bill. "arr look at the cute snarling doggy, ripping flesh from that 4 year old in the park" Gun lobby's asking for there laws to be changed.....and so on and so on. "But officer, the M16 you see before you, is for shoot rabbits" COIF them all (over 8's) if you cannot because of the cost involved, then TUFF TITTY, you knew the gamble when you bought an illegal vehicle to run as hire and reward. You 16 seat limo op's live in laa laa land.

Author:	no tips [ Sun May 18, 2008 10:48 am ]
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I took a man and his wife to Heathrow yesterday and got talking, he now has a JCB and does groundwork. But he used to have limos but got out as it was getting a bit much having to have a license etc. so I said to him but you have to be registered and have the right license to operate a JCB, he was lost thought you just bought one and went to work. Is this you typical limo owner. Stupid or just thick,

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Author:	JD [ Mon May 19, 2008 5:08 am ]
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One thought that did strike me a while back is that the reason why the horse and carriage was eventually restricted in numbers was the fact that they caused so much congestion on the streets, that they became a hindrance. With the size of limousines I wonder if the same could eventually happen again? If it did then the plate values of those limousines already licensed would be worth a pretty penny. If licensing rules were relaxed to accommodate all limos then I think we would no doubt see a greater volume of limos and also novelty vehicles adorning our towns and cities. I'm all for limos and novelty vehicles finding a licensing home because I don't believe vehicles carrying passengers for hire or reward should run around unlicensed, especially when licensing legislation already exists. I think most would agree that accommodating those limousines that don't comply with current licensing legislation is going to be no easy task. Regards JD

Author:	Uncle Buck [ Mon May 19, 2008 12:29 pm ]
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JD wrote: One thought that did strike me a while back is that the reason why the horse and carriage was eventually restricted in numbers was the fact that they caused so much congestion on the streets, that they became a hindrance. With the size of limousines I wonder if the same could eventually happen again? If it did then the plate values of those limousines already licensed would be worth a pretty penny. If licensing rules were relaxed to accommodate all limos then I think we would no doubt see a greater volume of limos and also novelty vehicles adorning our towns and cities. I'm all for limos and novelty vehicles finding a licensing home because I don't believe vehicles carrying passengers for hire or reward should run around unlicensed, especially when licensing legislation already exists. I think most would agree that accommodating those limousines that don't comply with current licensing legislation is going to be no easy task. Regards JD Very well said. A single licence for limousines WILL open the flood gates for all, to operate limousines. This Single licence for limos, will have a damaging effect on those already licensed. I also think, those that are licensed, should fight to keep things the way they are. The strange thing is, the people that want a single licence for limos, also want to set the terms! Fight your corner legal limo op's, don't let the illegal boys / girls drag you into the mess. They created it, let them lay in it.

Author:	Uncle Buck [ Mon May 19, 2008 12:50 pm ]
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I think i'll start an airline company, and tell the aviation authorities to go f* themselves, telling them they do not conform to how i want to operate. This is NOT** the old British empire anymore, you can not just take over on your terms.

Author:	no tips [ Mon May 19, 2008 3:07 pm ]
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Quote: Fight your corner legal limo op's, don't let the illegal boys / girls drag you into the mess. They created it, let them lay in it. well said.. no one made them buy the things in the first place..

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