Display of plates and signsN.I.
12.—(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.