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Which is why the rep from the NPHA suggested drivers over 60, and those with a medical exemption, be allowed to license a saloon if they wish to.
CC That was tried here, but the councils response was if the driver of a wav is unable to carry out his duties (IE back problems) and applies for a medical exemption, or to go saloon, it is rejected and given the choice of converting/reverting to a PH licence.
Mr T does bring up some very valid argument where LA's are concerned in that most are belligerent towards the trade....
Winchester has adopted fairly tight quality control. Licensing itself actually
does have sympathy where numbers are concerned but is tied by council policy. The tighter hoops have slowed applications, but it still remains to be seen whether recessional pressures will bring in more foolhardy people.... The new drivers tell us that licensing advised that things are very tough and whether or not it would be a good decision, but that didn't dissuade them. Now they are realising their desperation may be their undoing.... I'm sympathetic, but at the same time feel they have brought it upon themselves.....
Personally I think it will most likely stay as it is now so lobbying councillors is most likely to be a waste of time....
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Just point the driver in question towards the disabled lobby and then have them fight his case.