Guidance

Information sharing between police and taxi and PHV licensing authorities

When and how police forces and licensing authorities can share information with each other in the interest of public safety.

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Collaborative partnerships between local licensing authorities, the police, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and local trade are vital to enable effective taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) regulation.

This guidance aims to support effective information sharing between licensing authorities and the police concerning taxi and PHV licensing.

It was co-written by the Department for Transport, Home Office, Disclosure and Barring Service, National Police Chiefs’ Council, Institute of Licensing, Local Government Association and the National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers.

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Published 13 October 2025

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