Explanatory Notes

Equality Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 15

8 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 12: Disabled Persons: Transport

Chapter 1: Taxis, etc.
Section 166: Passengers in wheelchairs: exemption certificates
Effect

539.The Secretary of State may make regulations which allow a licensing authority to exempt a driver from the duties contained in section 165 if it is satisfied that the driver cannot provide assistance due to a medical or physical condition.

540.The exemption certificate must be displayed in the vehicle.