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PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:13 pm 
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Why does it cost more to process paperwork because a vehicle is older :? Does it involve a lot more work to process a HC vehicle than a PHV :? I can understand the reductions to encourage WAV's but is it legal :?


There's the question......IMO no the discounts are contrary to the charging power in the acts........if there's going to be remuneration it should be direct payment via the department wanting it......i.e. the disability department or Environment department.

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The fees for Licensees who have their licences revoked under the Penalty Points Scheme shall be increased by an additional 20% of the respective application fee, if they reapply for a licence.

Details of the Penalty Points Scheme are available on the Council’s website at;


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The fees for Licensees who have their licences revoked under the Penalty Points Scheme shall be increased by an additional 20% of the respective application fee, if they reapply for a licence.

Details of the Penalty Points Scheme are available on the Council’s website at;


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loadobollockscouncil.gov.uk/licensing/licensingfees/penaltypoints

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Brummie Cabbie wrote:
loadobollockscouncil.co.uk/licensing/licensingfees/penaltypoints


lol

Now what does the charging power in the act state?

Drivers’ licences for hackney carriages and private hire vehicles

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Act of 1847, a district council may demand and recover for the grant to any person of a licence to drive a hackney carriage, or a private hire vehicle, as the case may be, such a fee as they consider reasonable with a view to recovering the costs of issue and administration and may remit the whole or part of the fee in respect of a private hire vehicle in any case in which they think it appropriate to do so.


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Brummie Cabbie wrote:
loadobollockscouncil.gov.uk/licensing/licensingfees/penaltypoints

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Now what does the charging power in the act state?

Drivers’ licences for hackney carriages and private hire vehicles

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Act of 1847, a district council may demand and recover for the grant to any person of a licence to drive a hackney carriage, or a private hire vehicle, as the case may be, such a fee as they consider reasonable with a view to recovering the costs of issue and administration and may remit the whole or part of the fee in respect of a private hire vehicle in any case in which they think it appropriate to do so.


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I know, but . . . isn't there some where, recently, in a court case perhaps (vague memory) that it stated that, or interpreted the Act in relation to fees being individual & on their individual merit?

I seem to remember some thing to that effect in the not too distant past.

In fact the wording you have posted would seem to indicate that.

. . . a district council may demand and recover for the grant to any person of a licence to drive a hackney carriage, or a private hire vehicle, as the case may be, such a fee as they consider reasonable with a view to recovering the costs of issue and administration . . .

I think you might find (not certain though), that this is Mr Button's view too.

If in the wording above 'to any person' were deleted, then I would agree with you, because the wording would then relate solely to the grant of the licence to all persons & not to 'any person', if you follow my drift.

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As you maybe aware, Mr Button states that in his view the license fee in respect of drivers cannot reclaim any cost of enforcement.

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As you maybe aware, Mr Button states that in his view the license fee in respect of drivers cannot reclaim any cost of enforcement.

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Does he say the same about licence fees in respect of vehicles?

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As you maybe aware, Mr Button states that in his view the license fee in respect of drivers cannot reclaim any cost of enforcement.

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Does he say the same about licence fees in respect of vehicles?


Nope, the act in respect of vehicles is worded different.

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Another beauty;

Hackney Carriage Vehicle 12 Month Licence £235.00

New Hackney Carriages following Delimitation of numbers £555.00


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Thank you for your email. Details are as follows:

Vehicle

Vehicle fees for both new application and renewals are based upon the CO2 emission figure (g/km).

CO2 Emission Figure (g/km) Fee* (£)

  • Up to 100 £85.00
  • 101-120 £135.00
  • 121-150 £185.00
  • 151-165 £200.00
  • 166-185 £210.00
  • 186-225 £220.00
  • 226+ £230.00

* Does not include vehicle test fees

Drivers badge (valid for 3 years) £255.00


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Drivers badge (valid for 3 years) £255.00

I'm now dead against these three year driver's licences / badges.

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Drivers badge (valid for 3 years) £255.00

I'm now dead against these three year driver's licences / badges.

The question that needs to be asked, and no-doubt the Captain will, is how can a three year badge be more expensive to process than a one year badge? :?

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Drivers badge (valid for 3 years) £255.00

I'm now dead against these three year driver's licences / badges.


Pro rata they seem to work out cheaper.

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License fee HC saloon ; £235.00

License fee HC WAV ; £90.00


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