DRAFT DRIVERS’ 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.

• A skirt or shorts of knee length, or trousers 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, or both, suitably clothed (see above).