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We are aware and have evidence proceed to hire them out for Hire Car The road network is a shared
of some illegal limousine operators operations. responsibility in which all of us
participating in children’s themed play an important part. We need
birthday parties and, to make Enforcement needed safe vehicles with the necessary
matters worse, they are not The rules and regulations for registration and accreditation
supplying appropriate car seats for Hire Car operators are not being together with qualified and licensed
under seven year olds. If a limousine enforced. None of these illegal drivers providing a safe journey for
was involved in an accident with operators have been held to account all passengers.
unrestrained children in the vehicle, for operating outside of the law.
there could be either horrific injuries By allowing these illegal entities to
or death. Safety of the passengers There are grave concerns as to operate as Hire Cars, we are putting
is an utmost priority. whether CPVV can deal with this the public and our children in grave
as their Compliance Department danger of serious injury or death.
Privately registered vans, appears to be stretched to the limit. We need VicRoads, Commercial
minibuses and buses operating It seems that their inspectors do Passenger Vehicles Victoria, Victoria
illegally as Hire Cars Police and the Victorian Government
not work on the weekends – at the
These vehicles are registered for time when the majority of these to take control, work together and fix
this mess – either make these illegal
private use but are being illegally vehicles are on the roads. Also entities register and be accredited
hired for winery tours, weddings, Victoria Police and VicRoads should as legal Hire Car operator or get rid
airport pickups and general hire. be doing random checks on vehicles of them.
Some entities even hire a car, van purporting to be hire vehicles and
or minibus from a rental company checking if they have the appropriate Wedding Car Association
such as Hertz, Budget, etc. and then accreditation to be operating.

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Melbourne • Geelong
Healesville • Kinglake
Gisborne • Bacchus Marsh
Pakenham • Phillip Island
Portsea • Lorne • Kilmore
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