PART 2Taxi licences
Display of plates and signs12
1
For the purposes of section 15(2) of the Act (identification of licensed vehicles), the manner in which a plate or sign issued under section 15(1) of the Act is exhibited, is specified in paragraphs (2) to (4).
2
Where the taxi is a Class A or B licensed taxi—
a
the plates shall be—
i
fixed to the roof sign in such a way that they can be readily removed without damage to the roof sign, plate or any vehicle component; and
ii
fixed to the nearside front and nearside rear of the roof sign so that they are not projecting higher, lower or longer than the roof sign; and
b
the signs shall be fixed to the inside surfaces of the windows of both rear passenger doors and the nearside of the front windscreen with the licence details facing outwards.
3
Where the taxi is a Class C licensed taxi, the sign shall be fixed to the nearside of the front windscreen with the licence details facing outwards.
4
Where the taxi is a Class D licensed taxi, the signs shall be fixed to the nearside of the front windscreen and rear window with the licence details facing outwards.
5
A plate or sign displayed upon a taxi shall not be altered, defaced, mutilated or added to, and shall be kept clean and in such a state that all figures and lettering can be clearly distinguished and are not obscured in any way.