Safe Limo Hire in Manchester...

The limousine laws in the UK are cause for concern with the police, the Vehicles and Operator Services (VOSA) and the National Limousine Association. There are a number of loopholes in the laws which make it easy for imported limousines to operate for hire on the roads without regulated safety checks.

The police in Manchester are particularly worried about the increase in limo hire around Christmas time and are launching a crackdown to avoid any tragic Christmas limousine accidents which could have been avoided.

While taxis and taxi drivers must be registered, licensed and evaluated by their local authorities, there is not such encompassing regulation for the limousine industry. This is becoming particularly apparent and alarming, with the introduction and popularity of the American stretch limousines which are bigger than any limousines we have previously seen on our streets.

The Manchester police will therefore be stopping and checking the state of the limousines, as well as the documentation of the driver and limousine. This includes limos operating out of Manchester, as well as those passing through from nearby areas such as Preston, Bolton and Chester.

It is for the public safety that the police are taking such a comprehensive approach, as while the majority of operators do the right thing and check the safety of their limousines and drivers, the lack of consistent regulation leaves room for limo hire companies who are untrustworthy to operate illegally.

The results of the crackdown on limousines and the state they are in will be examined to better determine the types of regulations which are needed.

This is why it is important that when you are hiring your Christmas limousine, that you hire from a trustworthy limo hire company which cares about your safety and the quality of its vehicles.

For more information about hiring a limousine for this year’s Christmas party, contact Limo Broker now.