Transport for LondonThe Law
To help you understand the law and legislation for private hire drivers you can download our Abstract of Laws guide (75KB).
PHV drivers in London are regulated by the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 and the additional regulations following on from it.
- Private Hire Vehicles (London PHV Driver's Licences) Regulations 2003 (PDF 12KB)
- Private Hire Vehicles (London) (Operators' Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (PDF 7KB)
Topographical skills
- PCO Private Hire Drivers Topographical Skills Specification (PDF 183KB)
- Topographical Skills Assessment Centres (PDF 290KB)
Further legislation
You can read also get copies of the following legislation from The Stationery Office:
- Private Hire Vehicles (London) (Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2003
- Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998
- The Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 (Commencement no. 2) Order 2003
Tel: 0870 600 5522
Website: Stationary Office (HMSO) or the TSO online bookshop
