Some local authorities license special events’ vehicles, catering for up to eight passengers, as private hire cars attaching special conditions of license.
Operators of such vehicles are advised to contact the relevant local authority to check whether the a licence is required for their operation.
Imported stretch limousines should be checked by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) for compliance with regulations under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection regime before they are registered.
The IVA inspection replaces the former Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) inspection. The SVA test was designed to verify that the converted vehicle was built to certain safety and environmental standards.
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