s.15Permits for public passenger vehicles
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Section 15Part 4 — PERMITS

Permits for public passenger vehicles

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A person shall not operate or drive a public passenger vehicle without a valid permit issued by the Board.
An application for the grant of a permit shall be made to the Board in the prescribed manner and contain the prescribed particulars and accompanied by the prescribed fee.
Subject to section 4(b) and subsection (4), the Board shall consider every application and may, in its discretion, either grant a permit, subject to such conditions, if any, as it thinks fit, or refuse to grant a permit.
The Board, before issuing permits, shall take into consideration the total number of public buses and taxis that are, at the time of the application, already authorised to be used by holders of permits, and in that regard, shall consider matters such as —
the reasonable needs of the public for transport facilities;
the character and condition of the roads;
the amenities of the Islands;
the safety, comfort and convenience of the community;
any other matters it considers relevant.
Notwithstanding subsections (3) and (4) —
the Board shall refuse to consider an application for a permit by a person who does not fulfil the prescribed conditions as to age, driving experience or local knowledge;
the Board may, in its discretion, refuse to consider an application for a permit by a person who has been convicted in any court for —
an offence connected with illegal drugs;
an offence involving dishonesty;
an offence which cannot be expunged in accordance with the Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Act (2018 Revision);
an offence relating to dangerous, inconsiderate or reckless driving, whether or not causing death;
an offence under section 78, 79, 80, 82, 83 or 92 of the Traffic Act (2023 Revision).
A permit authorising a person to operate or drive a public passenger vehicle shall, unless previously revoked or suspended, remain in force for up to three years after the date of issue.
A government entity is not required to obtain a permit to operate a public bus or taxi but a driver employed by the government entity must have a permit to drive such public buses and taxis.
A permit is not transferable.

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