The licensing process, badges and checks for the Wolverhampton private hire test

Badges, DBS checks, medicals, insurance and other requirements for getting and keeping a private hire driver licence.

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The licensing process, badges and checks: 4 free questions

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Key rules on this topic (answers to the questions above)

Section 46(1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 says no person may act as driver of a private hire vehicle without a current private hire driver licence.
Section 54(2) of the 1976 Act says a driver must wear the badge at all times when acting under the licence, in a position where it is plainly and distinctly visible.
Condition 5 says the driver must report the loss of their badge to the authority within 48 hours and purchase a replacement.
Condition 15 says the badge must be carried on the authority's issued lanyard and worn around the neck, with the driver's name and photo visible, while undertaking private hire work.

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Sources

We checked these official sources on 12 October 2026. Rules can change, so always confirm with the council before you book.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, section 46 (Vehicle, drivers' and operators' licences) . legislation.gov.uk. Used for: Section 46(1)(b).
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, section 54 (Issue of drivers' badges) . legislation.gov.uk. Used for: Section 54(2)(a).
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Policy (12.06.2026), including licence conditions, Guidelines on Fitness and Propriety, fees and Taxi CCTV Policy . City of Wolverhampton Council. Policy file dated 12 June 2026; pages state approval by the Regulatory Committee on 1 October 2025; CCTV policy revised 3 June 2026. Used for: Private Hire Driver Licence Conditions, condition 5; Private Hire Driver Licence Conditions, condition 15.