Private hire licensed vehicles

Learn about the display of door signage, licence plate and identification numbers.

If your vehicle is licensed and has been through full testing and inspection tests, then it must be fitted with the following items.

Interior identification numbers

These must be displayed inside the vehicle, where passengers and other members of the public can clearly see them.

Exterior licence plate

The licence plate issued by us should be permanently and securely fixed to the rear of your vehicle. This should be done using an approved tag system.

Door signs

These must be agreed by us.

Radio and data head equipment

  • if your vehicle has been fitted with a two-way radio or data head system, then no part of this system can be fixed in the passenger area
  • no part of the system can be in the rear boot space if LPG or CNG tanks are stored there
  • you must get written permission from us before you fit any other radio or image recording equipment