Party Bus Limo Hire
You may not be into flashy things or big cars, you may not even know what a Hummer is, but when you see those huge, impressive, colourful, completely accessorised limousines cruise past, you get the feeling that you want to be riding in one too, and you just can’t explain why.
Well, you’re not the only one in the UK to feel the attraction to super stretch party buses like the Hummer or Navigator, and as a result there are new super stretch limousines being introduced onto our roads every day. While this may sound perfect for someone who wants to hire the latest and greatest limousine this weekend – and it is – it also means that it is getting harder and harder for licensing authorities to keep up with all of these new limousines.
As a result, is has been found that around 40% of the limousines on the roads in the UK are operating illegally and the majority of those are the super stretch party buses. Therefore, the Local Government Authority and the local councils are working harder than ever to crack down on these illegal operators. Road side police spot checks will be increased and limousines found to be operating illegally will be immediately taken off the road.
Because there are so many different type and sizes of limousines, each type of limousine falls under a different licensing law. Limousines which carry less than eight passengers can often be registered and classified as a taxi by the local authorities, while the party buses which often arrive from the US can carry anywhere up to 30 passengers and the VOSA must classify and legislate these limousines as passenger carrying vehicles, making their rules similar to those of a bus.
However, the solution does not have to be simply taking these larger limousines off the road because they are too hard to regulate. The laws and the local police and councils simply have to work together with the limousine industry to find a way to keep the fun and excitement of a unique limousine ride, without causing any safety concerns.
For more information about hiring a limousine from a hire company who has the right balance between fun and safety, contact Wedding Cars London now.
