Vehicles licensed as taxis (SPSVs) must satisfy a number of roadworthiness and suitability criteria. We know its hard with the new regulations but we can help we provide a free visual inspection and if anything is wrong we can fix and repair it at very competitive prices. Let us pre-inspect your taxi, and identify any faults and problems that may result in failure of the SPSV suitability test.
What we check
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Passenger Information
We check if the following information is displayed in your vehicle:
- The appropriate passenger information.
- The National Maximum Taxi Fare sticker ( must be displayed on the sun visor or in a highly visible position in the front passenger area)
Required Safety Kit
We check if your safety kit contains the following:
- A f ire extinguisher that complies with EN3 standard, as shown on its label; is in date; and is stowed safely in the vehicle.
- A first aid kit that complies with DIN13164 standard or with the Health & Safety Authority’s recommendations.
- A high-visibility reflective safety vest that complies with EN471 standard, as shown on its label.
- An advance –warning triangle, E-marked to 27R standard.
- A torch.
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
We check for the additional suitability requirements for wheelchair accessible taxis:
- Capacity
- Access equipment
- Signage
- Technical Assessor’s Report
Vehicle Age Compliance
Required Communication Aids
Insurance Cover
- A valid certificate of insurance stating the vehicle registration number and specifying that the vehicle is covered for use as an SPSV
Your insurance cover will be confirmed on the day of inspection / assessment with reference to your insurance disc’ Note: The insurance must be in the name of the vehicle owner and the licence holder.
Vehicle Size Rules Compliance
We check if your vehicle is listed in the approved vehicle list ( see Initial Suitability Manual and the Model Report Database)
Suitability Requirements for Limousines
There are additional suitability requirements for limousines like:
- Type of vehicle
- No advertising
- Assessor’s Basic Report
SPS Test Centers Nationwide
Eircode: N37 VY81 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: H12 X7F9 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Cork Inspection Centre Unit 6 Karlbrook Enterprise Park Douglas Industrial Estate Wilton Cork
Eircode: T12 A722 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: F92 CTH6 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: D24 PX63 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: K67 EH30 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: H91 FNF4 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: V93 A590 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: R95 H395 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: V94 C1PX Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: F28 KX88 Phone number: 0818 064 000
Eircode: F91 TEH4 Phone number: 0818 064 000