Need advice about a PSV Operator’s Licence?

If you’re an operator or professional driver looking to transport passengers, it’s vital you have the correct public service vehicle (PSV) licence. Failing to do so or not using it properly means you could be called to a public inquiry or have your licence revoked.

For advice regarding public service vehicle licences or representation at a PSV licensing public inquiry contact our experienced transport team on 0115 910 6239.

Types of licence

You might run a bus or coach company, or just use minibuses to transport people. Whatever your business, you’re likely to need a PSV licence.

Depending on your operations you will need one of the following licences:

  • Standard national licence: this enables you to carry passengers in Great Britain only
  • Standard national and international licence: this is required when you are transporting passengers both abroad and in Great Britain
  • Restricted licence: this is only required where you have one or two vehicles and neither can carry more than 8 passengers. However, one of the vehicles can carry 16 passengers if it is not being used as part of a passenger transport business or the vehicle is used as a side-line rather than the operator’s main job.
  • Special restricted licence: this is a special licence used to operate licensed taxis on local services

How we can help

At Keep Me On The Road our dedicated transport lawyers have a wealth of experience in the following:

  • Applications for PSV Drivers’ licences
  • Applications for PSV Operators’ licences
  • PSV driver conduct hearings
  • Representation at Public Inquiries
  • Representation at the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court

Your business and livelihood will depend on having a public service vehicle licence in place. If you or your drivers have committed a PSV offence we recommend seeking legal advice at the earliest opportunity.

We’ve represented many operators who have previously been refused an operator’s licence or who have faced public inquiry to determine whether their application should be granted. We have a fantastic 99% success rate.

Operator’s licence solicitors

If you need advice regarding a PSV licence offence or have any questions about applying for one, contact our transport law and operator licensing solicitors on 0115 910 6239 or email transport@keepmeontheroad.co.uk.