# The Pedicab Vehicles (London) Regulations 2026, Regulation 3: Requirement for London pedicab vehicle licence

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) A pedicab vehicle must not be used in a public place in Greater London unless a London pedicab vehicle licence is in force for that pedicab vehicle.
(2) The driver and operator of a pedicab vehicle who uses, or causes or permits to be used, a pedicab vehicle in contravention of this regulation are each guilty of an offence.
(3) A London pedicab vehicle licence holder who uses, or causes or permits to be used, a pedicab vehicle in contravention of this regulation is guilty of an offence.
(4) It is a defence in proceedings against—
(a) the driver or operator of a pedicab vehicle for an offence under paragraph (2); or
(b) a pedicab licence holder for an offence under paragraph (3) for the driver, operator or licence holder (as the case may be) to show that they exercised all due diligence to prevent the vehicle being used in contravention of this regulation.
(5) A person guilty of an offence under this regulation is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/136/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pedicab-vehicles-london-regulations-2026/regulation-3
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