1 Cape. General provisions
Article 1 this regulation lays down rules that connect to
taxi traffic law (2012:211).
section 2 of the concepts contained in this regulation have the same
meaning as in taxi traffic law (2012:211) and Act (2001:559)
on road traffic definitions.
Rules for registration of holdings in accordance with the permit, etc.
taxi traffic law can be found in Regulation (2001:650) if
the road traffic register.
Of the Regulation (1999:1134) for clearance and
Regulation (1999:1135) if suspicion registers are
provisions on the right of the Swedish Transport Agency to get information from the
These records.
Scope of the directive
section 3 of That taxi traffic is not considered
1. carriage of passengers to or from a place of work,
school or other local where the driver or the passenger
work or training, in the case of transport in connection with
Motorists travelling to their work or their
training site,
2. transport by passenger car of school children between home and
school or part of such a transport route, if the transport
carried out by a parent or other relative of any of
students, or
3. transport with emergency vehicles.
Chapter 2. Taxi operating licenses
The assessment authority, etc.
section 1 of the Swedish Transport Agency's redress authority referred to in Chapter 2. section 2 of the
taxi traffic law (2012:211).
section 2 of the Swedish Transport Agency style written tests in proficiency
According to Chapter 2. section 8 taxi traffic law (2012:211).
paragraph 3 of the Finnish transport agency is organising written tests in proficiency
According to Chapter 2. section 8 taxi traffic law (2012:211).
Application
section 4 of the application for the taxi operating licenses must be in writing.
The applicant shall submit such documents showing that the requirements
According to Chapter 2. 5 § taxi traffic law (2012:211) are met.
In the case of foreign nationals who do not live in Sweden
should also include a description of the good repute is lodged. In such cases
the Swedish Transport Agency will accept an extract from a competent
Government registry or a certificate issued by a
the competent authority or body in the country in which the alien is
citizens or are domiciled.
Application review, etc.
section 5 of the applicant shall, at the request of the Swedish Transport Agency submit the
information that the Board needs to consider an application for
taxi operating licenses.
section 6 of the Transport Board may, on application, may allow the
undergone some secondary education or other higher
training with a passing grade in a particular or certain substances
included in the sample as described in Chapter 2. section 8 taxi traffic law (2012:211)
be exempted from the obligation to take the test in such a topic.
The Swedish Transport Agency may also waive the obligation
to take the test for those who have at least five years of practical
experience as a Transport Manager or management level in
a transport undertaking provided that the applicant is approved
in a confirmatory test organized by the Transport Department.
section 7 of the examination referred to in Chapter 2. 9 § taxi traffic law (2012:211)
of the applicant's financial resources shall in particular take account of:
– available funds including savings, opportunities for
credits and loans,
– all assets including property that the applicant may take advantage
as collateral,
– costs including purchase costs or the first payment for
vehicles, premises, facilities and equipment, as well as
-the need for working capital.
8 § economic examination pursuant to Chapter 2. 5 and 9 sections
taxi traffic law (2012:211) may be made on the basis of
financial statements, income tax return with attachments or
other documents that may shed light on the applicant's financial situation,
as a financial plan, or budget.
As evidence that the applicant meets the requirement of economic
resources, Transport Board also accept a certificate corresponding to a
chartered or certified accountant or a confirmation or
Declaration of a bank or a credit market company.
Taxi operating licenses
section 9 a decision on taxi operating licenses will contain
1. the licensee's name, address, social security number, or
routing number, and
2. the conditions and restrictions that apply to the traffic.
If the licensee is a legal entity or a
traders who are resident outside the European economic
area (EEA), the decision should also include an indication of
who is responsible for this traffic and which is otherwise tested according to
Chapter 2. paragraph 6 and section 7 of the taxi traffic law (2012:211).
The State shall also contain information on
section 10, Chapter 4. 2 and 6 sections as well as a statement in which
conditions of the permit may be revoked.
The exchange of transport managers and others.
section 10 the licensee shall to the Swedish Transport Agency report on
the transport managers or anyone else
aptitude examination is directed to be replaced. The same applies if the
any such person applies.
section 11 of The specified on the application for authorization and review
of such an application in 4-6 sections apply, mutatis mutandis, a
notification in accordance with section 10 and the trial by reason of such
notification.
3 Cape. Taxiförar ID
Review Authority
section 1 of the Swedish Transport Agency's redress authority referred to in Chapter 3. section 2 of the
taxi traffic law (2012:211).
Application
section 2 of the applicant shall, at the request of the Swedish Transport Agency submit the
information that the Board needs to consider an application for
taxiförar identification.
3 § If the applicant does not comply with an order to within a certain
time to submit a medical certificate, should the application be rejected.
The notice shall contain a statement to that effect.
Driving test
4 § taxiförar identification applicant should have completed a
approved driving test for such identity card no earlier than 12 months
before the application is submitted to the Swedish Transport Agency.
paragraph 5 of the test of skills and behaviour for taxiförar authentication should be taken before the
as the Swedish Transport Agency has decreed that conduct driving tests
According to license Act (1998:488).
section 6 of the pass a skills test for identification taxiförar
facing an examiners of the Transport Department should provide a
passenger car which is suitable for the test.
section 7 of the driving test for taxiförar identification refers to the applicant's
1. the ability to apply knowledge of the structure and
mode of action of vehicles such as the sample relates,
2. the ability to apply knowledge of passenger safety in the
vehicles of the sort that sample relates,
3. ability to road and street traffic driving vehicles of the
type the sample relates,
4. the ability to apply knowledge to find to
passengers ' destinations, and
5. presence of mind and judgment.
Regulation (2014:1092).
section 8 a driving test for identification taxiförar shall be subject to approval of the
showing that the applicant, in the respects referred to in section 7, the
abilities and presence of mind that should be required of a taxi driver.
Written test of professional competence
9 § the Swedish Transport Agency style written tests in
professional competence referred to in Chapter 3. section 7 of the taxi traffic law
(2012:211). Regulation (2014:1486).
section 10 of the Finnish transport agency is organising written tests in professional competence
According to Chapter 3. section 7 of the taxi traffic law (2012:211).
Regulation (2014:1486).
11 § taxiförar identification applicant should have passed
approved written test of professional competence for such
identity card no earlier than three years before the application is submitted to the
The Swedish Transport Agency. Regulation (2014:1486).
/Rubriken enters into force in: 2016-04-15/
Recognition of foreign professional qualifications
11 a §/comes into force: 2016-04-15/
Provisions concerning the temporary occupation and recognition of professional qualifications acquired or recognised in a State other than Sweden within the European economic area or Switzerland, see law (2016:145) on the recognition of professional qualifications and in the regulations issued in conjunction with the Act. Regulation (2016:175).
The issue of taxiförar ID
12 § Taxiförar identification issued by the Swedish Transport Agency
Since the applicant submitted an application which meets the requirements of section 15
second paragraph. Regulation (2012:480).
Introduction of taxiförar ID
section 13 a valid taxiförar identification shall be carried in taxi traffic
and be visible to passengers. It will be presented to a
bilinspektör or police officer if he or she requests it.
Destroyed or lost taxiförar ID
14 § On a taxiförar ID has been destroyed or brought
away to the holder shall notify the Swedish Transport Agency.
To a notification should, if possible, the destroyed papers
attached. If an ID that has come off later is found,
It will immediately be sent to the Swedish Transport Agency.
The issue and renewal of taxiförar ID
15 § the Swedish Transport Agency will send support of the application for
1. issue of taxiförar ID to the
granted taxiförar identification in accordance with Chapter 3. paragraph 3 of the
taxi traffic law (2012:211), and
2. the renewal of taxiförar identification of the holder.
An application referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made on a special
form (basic document) and be personally signed. A
identity photograph should accompany the application.
The Swedish Transport Agency may provide that an application
on the renewal of the taxiförar ID in place shall be submitted on
electronic means.
section 16 If an application for renewal of taxiförar identification according to
3 Cape. 12 § taxi traffic law (2012:211) have not been submitted within
one of the Swedish Transport Agency specified time, the Swedish Transport Agency
order the holder to within a certain time after he
or she got part of the injunction to apply for renewal of
taxiförar papers.
The notice shall include a statement that
taxiförar the authentication becomes invalid according to Chapter 3. section 11 of the first
paragraph 1 taxi traffic act if the order is not complied with.
Withdrawal and disposal of taxiförar ID
section 17 of an order for a holder of
taxiförar ID to within a certain period of time to submit a medical certificate
should contain an indication of that authentication can
withdrawn according to Chapter 4. 6 paragraph 3 taxi traffic law
(2012:211) if the notice is not complied with.
a decision under section 18 of Chapter 4. 9 § taxi traffic law (2012:211)
to take care of a taxiförar ID must be notified promptly
and communicated to the holder.
Decision and notification, the present investigation and
statement of the grounds on which to change to
within 48 hours shall be sent to the Swedish Transport Agency. If the decision
served or taxiförar papers be submitted later, to
This will be notified as soon as possible the Swedish Transport Agency. A taken care of
ID will be sent to the Swedish Transport Agency.
section 19 a solicitation in connection with a withdrawal decision to
submit a taxiförar ID according to Chapter 4. section 11 of the
taxi traffic law (2012:211) must be notified to the holder by
stämningsmannadelgivning. In such a case, the document
be provided to the trustee.
4 Cape. General provisions on the control of taxi traffic
section 1 of the Swedish Transport Agency is the supervisory authority in accordance with Chapter 4. 16 §
taxi traffic law (2012:211).
section 2 of a passenger car or a light truck to be used in
taxi services as a taxi operating licenses will be in writing
be notified to the Swedish Transport Agency of the licensee.
The vehicle may not be used in taxi traffic until a notification,
meeting the requirements of section 3, have been received by the
The Swedish Transport Agency. Regulation (2014:1092).
section 3 of a notification pursuant to section 2 to indicate the vehicle's
the registration number and, where applicable, a statement that
a vehicle held by tenure. With
the notification dossier shall follow a supplementary investigation
If the requirement for financial resources in accordance with Chapter 2. 9 §
taxi traffic law (2012:211) is complied with, in the case of a
increase in the number of vehicles that will be used in accordance with the
taxi permit.
For a vehicle that held with access rights to a copy of the
the contract is submitted to the Transport Board requests it.
Regulation (2014:1092).
section 4 of the Swedish Transport Agency to verify in the road traffic register
to a vehicle which has been notified in accordance with section 2 of the meeting the
conditions for registration and if nature and equipment
provided for in the Regulation (2001:650) on road traffic register
and vehicle regulation (2009:211) and in regulations
has been granted on the basis of vehicle regulation
type of vehicle as a taxi permit relates. The Board of Directors shall
also verify that the licensee owns the vehicle or,
If necessary, make sure they have access rights to
the Regulation (2014:1092).
5 § If an expansion of the number of passenger cars or light
trucks that the licensee shall use to
The Swedish Transport Agency try to limit the economic environment is
met. Even should the appropriateness according to Chapter 2. 5 §
first subparagraph taxi traffic law (2012:211), except in the case of
professional expertise, are pending. If the movement expanded needs a new
the aptitude test shall not be carried out, if such a test recently
requested, or if a suitability for other reasons
seems unnecessary.
section 6 in the case of vehicles which have been notified within the meaning of section 2 should be amended to
It no longer fulfils the conditions referred to in section 4 or if
the vehicle should not be used as a taxi permit,
the licensee shall notify the Swedish Transport Agency
before the vehicle is changed or put into service for other traffic.
Chapter 5. Special provisions on taximeter equipment etc.
Taximeter equipment
1 § a vehicle may be used in taxi traffic only if it is
fitted with a taximeter equipment is of an approved type and
that operates in a satisfactory manner in accordance with the provisions
has been issued pursuant to Chapter 8. 1 §. Taximeter equipment and
attachments of this should be verified and sealed
in accordance with the procedure provided for in this regulation.
section 2 of the Swedish Transport Agency may allow a vehicle used in the
taxi services even if it is not fitted with a
taximeter equipment if there are exceptional reasons for it
such exemption may be granted for a maximum of two years and may be subject to
conditions.
paragraph 3 of the taximeter equipment to be inspected not later than one year from
the installation or the latest inspection by an approved
inspection bodies. During the inspection, an inspection report
be drawn up.
Approval of inspection bodies shall be carried out by the accreditation
According to European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) no
765/2008 of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and
market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and
repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/931 and law (2011:791)
for accreditation and technical control.
4 § in vehicle Act (2002:574), see the provisions on the right
to check a vehicle and taximeter equipment
test drive of the vehicle at such control.
Including building
5 § for such carriage in which contracts for taxi services, through
procurement or similarly, concluded in accordance with the second
conditions including construction other than those mentioned in
taxi traffic law (2012:211) and in regulations that have been announced
with the support of the law, does not apply to the provisions of the said law and
regulations in the field of construction including.
Taken care of license plate for taxi
section 6 In the process of a vehicle whose registration plates have
taken care of should the vehicle be proof on a
Police man or customs official's consent according to Chapter 5. section 8
second paragraph taxi traffic law (2012:211).
section 7 of the registration plates have been taken care of should be stored
of the police and the Customs and Excise Department for a week
after disposal. The signs may during this time
be returned to the owner of the vehicle, if it is shown that such a
relationship within the meaning of Chapter 5. section 8, first subparagraph
taxi traffic law (2012:211) no longer applies. If the signs
is not returned, the authority shall destroy them.
Regulation (2014:1286).
Chapter 6. Notification obligations
1 § authority should notify the Transport Management Board
the agency draws attention to a circumstance that may be of
significance of examination of a licensee or a
holders of taxiförar ID will be assigned to a warning,
or if the authorization or papers to be revoked.
If there is reason to believe that there has been a
infringement of the exercise to the Swedish Transport Agency services,
report it to the police authority or a public prosecutor.
Regulation (2014:1286).
section 2 of the tax office and other authorities who receive or driver
taxes or charges shall, at the request of the Swedish Transport Agency
provide the information that the Board requires for its examination or
supervision.
3 § When a court has sentenced someone to a crime listed in
Chapter 5. section 2 of the Ordinance (2001:650) on road traffic register or
When a higher court has decided a case where such a question has
been tried, to a copy of the judgment or decision immediately sent
to the Swedish Transport Agency of the ruling or decision
1. someone who has taxiförar ID,
2. someone who has a taxi permit, or
3. any other examined as described in Chapter 2. 6 or 7 §
taxi traffic law (2012:211).
Chapter 7. Penalties and appeals
Penalty provisions
1 § anyone who willfully or negligently violates Chapter 2.
section 10, Chapter 3. section 13, Chapter 4. 2 or 6 section or Chapter 5. section 6 of the condemned
to monetary fines.
section 2 of The licence holders or drivers who intentionally or
negligence, use a vehicle in violation of what has
provided for in this regulation on the taximeter equipment or
use and control of such equipment or contrary to
regulations in these respects with support of 8
Cape. § 1 or 2 paragraph 1 shall be liable to a monetary fine.
section 3 of The licence holders or drivers who intentionally or
negligence in breach of regulations that have been notified under
of Chapter 8. 2 paragraph 2 shall be liable to a monetary fine.
Appeal
4 of 22 AOF the Administrative Procedure Act (1986:223) provides for
an appeal to a general administrative court. More
provisions on appeal, see Chapter 6. paragraph 3 of the taxi traffic law
(2012:211).
Chapter 8. Other provisions
Appropriations
1 § the Swedish Board for accreditation and technical control,
provide for requirements on and control of
taximeter equipment and on attachment, installation and
sealing of such equipment.
Before the Swedish Board for accreditation and monitoring reports
such regulations shall hear the Swedish Transport Agency.
section 2 of the Swedish Transport Agency may provide for
1. use of taximeter equipment
2. including construction and price information in taxi traffic,
3. medical requirements for the possession of taxiförar ID,
4. requirements on local knowledge for taxi drivers and test in such
knowledge, and
5. written test of professional skills and professional competence, and
skills and behaviour to be tested concerning taxiförar identification.
Rules laying down requirements on local knowledge shall be limited to
apply within a province or a part of a County.
Before the Swedish Transport Agency Announces rules referred to in
the first paragraph, the Board told
1. Consumer Agency, if regulations relating to construction including
and pricing information, and
2. The National Board of health and welfare, on regulations relating to medical requirements.
Regulation (2014:1486).
paragraph 3 of the Transport Board may provide for
enforcement of taxi traffic law (2012:211) and this
Regulation, except in the cases referred to in sections 4 to 6.
section 4 of the police authorities may provide for
enforcement of Chapter 5. section 7 of the taxi traffic law (2012:211) in
the Agency's field of activity.
Before the Police Department announces such rules should
the authority told the customs service. Regulation (2014:1286).
section 5 of the Customs and Excise Department may provide for the enforcement of
Chapter 5. section 7 of the taxi traffic law (2012:211) in Swedish
field of activity.
Before the customs service notifies such rules will really hear
Police authority. Regulation (2014:1286).
section 6 of the police authorities may provide for
Transport Board's collection of such personal investigation
necessary for the application of taxi traffic law (2012:211) and
This regulation.
The police may also provide for
taxiförar identification and disposal
license plate for taxi.
Before the Police Department announces rules with the support of
the first or second subparagraph, the authority shall hear
The Swedish Transport Agency. Regulation (2014:1286).
section 7 of the Swedish Transport Agency may provide for or in
individual cases may decide to derogate from the provisions of
1. price information and including construction in Chapter 2. section 17 of the
taxi traffic law (2012:211),
2. requirements for the possession of taxiförar authentication in Chapter 3. 3 § 1 – 3
taxi traffic law, and
3. demands that the taximeter are of an approved type in Chapter 5. 1 §.
Rules and exceptions provided for in the first subparagraph may be adopted
only if there are special reasons for it.
A decision on the exemption may be subject to conditions.
Exception
section 8 Transport Board may allow the holder of a
Foreign driver's license who is a national of a country outside the
European economic area (EEA) runs a
registered motor vehicle in taxi traffic a shorter
distance or time, if this can be done without risk to
road safety.
Fees
9 § the Swedish Transport Agency may provide for fees
for supervision and case handling in taxi traffic law
(2012:211) and regulations given in connection
to the law.
Fees for the examination of exclusion from medical requirements for
taxiförar ID may be determined up to full
cost recovery. Regulation (2013:995).
Transitional provisions
2012:238
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2012.
2. Regulations on taxi services have been notified pursuant to
commercial regulation (1998:779) and at the time when this
Regulation comes into force shall be announced in accordance with this
Regulation.
3. where a law refers to a
Regulation of commercial regulation (1998:779) that has been replaced
by a provision of this regulation, shall apply instead of the
new regulation.
