Can taxi drivers have cameras?

It is considered good practice to reassure customers as well as drivers. But as with mobile payment systems, drivers and taxi fleets must use approved camera systems and ensure they are fitted correctly and are secure, especially for usage and storage of the data.



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Many have already installed CCTV cameras for their own driver and passenger protection, but they're only mandatory under a small number of licensing authorities in the UK – about 3% last year. There have been some notable objections to the notion of making CCTV mandatory in taxis.

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Why do taxi drivers need a dual dash cam to also record a car cabin? The best dash cams for taxi drivers are those that are dual facing - capturing both the road ahead as well as inside the vehicle with a car cabin, so that both driver and passenger behavior are recorded.

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The cameras are only activated if an “event” or incident occurs, such as speeding or hard breaking, and records 10 seconds before the event and 10 seconds after. The driver-facing camera will capture these incidents but can also be configured to capture such events as a driver using a phone or eating/drinking.

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Restrictions and Requirements
  • complete a driving skills assessment.
  • have a full UK or EU driving licence, held for at least 12 months, or 3 years if working in London.
  • pass background checks.
  • pass a medical check.
  • be over 18 but over 21 in some areas, including London.


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There's no need to shout “taxi” and indeed, it's actually illegal to shout “taxi” whilst trying to hail a cab.

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Using GPS technology, cab tracking systems enable taxi fleet managers to track where their cabs are in real-time.

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Yes, both Lyft and Uber drivers can install and use cameras, and many rideshare drivers rely on footage for safety or evidence in the event something goes wrong.

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You can flag them down in the street Stand in a suitable place beside the road and put your hand out. Look for the orange taxi sign above the windscreen, the taxi is only available if this sign is lit up.

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Private hire vehicles must never stop or wait in taxi ranks, or the driver will be subject to a Penalty Charge Notice and potentially licensing action.

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There are two kinds of taxis in the U.K. - taxis that you flag down (Hackney carriages), and taxis that you book in advance (private hire) - and that includes Uber. You are not allowed to flag down a private hire vehicle.

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You can't take children under 3 on an unexpected journey in a vehicle without the correct child car seat, unless both of the following apply: it's a licensed taxi or minicab. the child travels on a rear seat without a seat belt.

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Daily duty limit You must not be on duty for more than 11 hours in any working day. This limit does not apply on any working day when you do not drive. You must record your hours on a weekly record sheet or on a tachograph. Some vehicles are exempt from the duty limit.

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If you hire a taxi you can ask him to do anything as long as it does not break local laws. If a driver is following a car, he may do so provided he doesn't break the speed limit or do anything dangerous.

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