Medical Assessment
The Council requires Group 2 Standards of Medical Fitness as applied by the DVLA.
Your registered GP must conduct a medical examination and review your medical history. They will complete a medical examination form, to confirm that you meet the group 2 standards. There will be a fee for this examination and this should be paid to the GP.
If your registered GP does not carry out licensed driver medicals then you must contact the Council’s Licensing team for advice.
A new medical will then be required at your next renewal after you turn 45 years of age, and every six years thereafter (until you reach the age of 65).
On reaching the age of 65 a new medical will be required annually although a licence may still be issued for a period of 3 years.
The Council may also request a medical at any other time it feels may be necessary to establish a person still meets the group 2 standard.
More information is given in the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing Policy
