Stretched Limousines
Advice to Operators
Operators wishing to licence stretched limousines should note
the Councils policy that it will only licence vehicles that have
seats that face fully forward or fully to the rear. Operators
of vehicles that do not comply with this policy may still apply for
a private hire vehicle and operators licence but they would have to
show reason why the Council should deviate from this policy.
The licensing of any such vehicle would not set a precedent for
other operators.
The Department of Transport in conjuction with VOSA have issued
guidance in respect of the
operating of such stretched limousines.
Where operators wish to supply alcohol as part of the hiring of
any limousine this will be considered as a sale by retail
notwithstanding that the price of the alcohol is included in the
overall hiring of the vehicle. Operators are required to be
in possession of a premises licence issued
under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 and to appoint a
designated premises supervisor. The premises licence would
normally be in respect of the operating base for the vehicle.
Contact the Licensing Section
E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk
Telephone: 01304 872295
