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Enc. 1 for Dress Code for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers

DRIVERS VOLUNTARY DRESS CODE

The purpose of a Drivers� Dress code is to seek a minimum standard of dress that provides a positive image of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Trade in Maidstone, enhances a professional image of licensed drivers and ensures that public and driver safety is not compromised.

Acceptable Standards Of Dress

Shirts, blouses, T-shirts or sweat tops should cover the shoulders and be capable of being worn inside trousers or shorts.

Shirts or blouses may be worn with a tie or open necked.

Shorts of knee length or trousers / jeans may be worn.

Footwear for all drivers shall fit around the heel of the foot.

Unacceptable Standard Of Dress

The following are deemed unacceptable:

Clothing not kept in a clean condition, free from holes and rips.

Words or graphics on any clothing that is of an offensive or suggestive nature or which might offend.

Sportswear (e.g. football/rugby kits, track suits)or beach wear �etc.)

Sandals with no heel straps, flip flops or any other form of footwear not secured around the heel.

Drivers not having either the top or bottom half of their bodies suitably clothed (see above).