61 Suspension and revocation of drivers' licences
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (1976 c 57) | Legislation

61  Suspension and revocation of drivers' licences

(1)     Notwithstanding anything in the Act of 1847 or in this Part of this Act, a district council may suspend or revoke or (on application therefor under section 46 of the Act of 1847 or section 51 of this Act, as the case may be) refuse to renew the licence of a driver of a hackney carriage or a private hire vehicle on any of the following grounds—

(a)     that he has since the grant of the licence—

(i)     been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty, indecency or violence; or

(ii)     been convicted of an offence under or has failed to comply with the provisions of the Act of 1847 or of this Part of

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