Commentary on Sections Part 12: Disabled Persons: Transport Chapter 1: Taxis, etc. Effect
555.This section permits a licensing authority in England and Wales to exempt a driver of a private hire vehicle from the duties contained in section 170 if it is satisfied that the driver cannot carry an assistance dog because of a medical condition, or that the vehicle is not suitable for the carriage of assistance dogs.
556.The exemption certificate must be displayed on the private hire vehicle.