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Choosing a hackney carriage

Find out more about the vehicle specifications for a hackney carriage.

When choosing a hackney carriage as a taxi vehicle, there are certain features that it needs to include. To find out more about each of these you can use our helpful guide.

  1. Hackney carriage vehicle definition

    Understand the vehicle definition for a hackney carriage.

  2. Hackney carriage general construction

    Find out about the construction of your vehicle and the tyres it needs to have.

  3. Hackney carriage type of vehicle

    Learn about the criteria for wheelchair accessible vehicles.

  4. Hackney carriage vehicle age

    Discover the age and emissions standards your vehicle must meet.

  5. Hackney carriage fuel systems

    Explore the requirements for retrofit emissions technology and Zero Emission Capable vehicles.

  6. Hackney carriage vehicle body

    Understand the body specifications and the partition for the inside of your vehicle.

  7. Hackney carriage driver's compartment

    Find out about the intercom system needed for vehicles with partitions.

  8. Hackney carriage passenger compartment

    Learn more about the space, seating and accessibility requirements for the passenger compartment.

  9. Hackney carriage doors and door fittings

    Discover the specifications for hinged and sliding doors on your vehicle and the automatic locking devices and accessibility features required for passenger doors.

  10. Hackney carriage vehicle seats

    Find out about the size, arrangement and safety features of vehicle seats.

  11. Hackney carriage facilities for disabled passengers

    Learn more about the equipment and features necessary to transport wheelchair passengers safely.

  12. Hackney carriage vehicle windows

    Explore the regulations for passenger compartment windows.

  13. Hackney carriage vehicle tyres

    Discover the tyre standards and equipment your vehicle must have. 

  14. Hackney carriage electrical equipment

    Find out about the insulation, fusing and compliance requirements for additional electrical installations.

  15. Hackney carriage CCTV and sound recording

    Learn more about the requirements for image and sound recording equipment in vehicles.

  16. Hackney carriage radio apparatus and communications

    Understand the installation and safety requirements for two-way radio systems.

  17. Hackney carriage vehicle taxi sign

    Find out about the specifications for the roof-mounted taxi sign indicating availability.

  18. Hackney carriage taximeter and fares

    Learn more about the installation and security requirements for the taximeter and how to display the table of fares to passangers.

  19. Hackney carriage licence plates

    Find out about the interior and exterior display requirements for licence plates.