Subject to paragraph (2), where on 31^st May 2016 a taxi is deemed as licensed for use as Class A or B in accordance with regulation 35 of the Taxi Licensing Regulations, any requirement for the taximeter and device to be inspected, tested and sealed in accordance with these Regulations shall not apply until the expiry of the public service vehicle licence referred to in regulation 35(1) of the Taxi Licensing Regulations.

Where the public service vehicle licence referred to in regulation 35(1) of the Taxi Licensing Regulations expires during the period from and including 9^th May 2016 to 31^st May 2016, any requirement for the taximeter and device to be inspected, tested and sealed in accordance with these Regulations shall not apply until 31^st May 2017.