48 Licensing of private hire vehicles

48  Licensing of private hire vehicles

(1)     Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act, a district council may on the receipt of an application from the proprietor of any vehicle for the grant in respect of such vehicle of a licence to use the vehicle as a private hire vehicle, grant in respect thereof a vehicle licence:

Provided that a district council shall not grant such a licence unless they are satisfied—

(a)     that the vehicle is—

(i)     suitable in type, size and design for use as a private hire vehicle;

(ii)     not of such design and appearance as to lead any person to believe that the vehicle is a hackney carriage;

(iii)     in a suitable mechanical condition;

(iv)     safe; and

(v)     comfortable;

(b)     that there is in force in relation to the use of the

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