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hello i've just joined after searching and deciding to go for my PH badge. all i have done is fill the forms in and have booked my dsa assesment for next week but am worried about that crb i was a bit of a naughty boy 10 years ago but not been in trouble since plus if i did get my badge i have a 2001 mondeo tdci is it a good car to run as a taxi and could someone please explain in english what else i have to do after the assesment and how much cost is involved plus how do i go about making my car into a taxi please any advice would be helpful.

Hello dadmgm,

Your CRB will be assessed upon the rehabilatation of offenders act, in other words depending what the offence was, will help the licensing officers decide if in their opinion you are a fit and proper person. There are official guidelines sent out by central government. I would ring the licensing office tell them what the offence was and ask their opinion. Their are some offences that will stop an individual ever being licensed. However, even if you are refused you still have the option to appeal to a Magistarates court if you disagree, although I would advise seeking legal advice. All licensing Authorities have different guidelines some will licence a 2001 mondeo, some will not, again seek advice from the licensing office concerned.

Good Luck
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