(1)  This section applies to a small passenger vehicle that is not a taxi.

(2)  A person must not, for the purpose of carrying passengers for reward, drive or use a small passenger vehicle to which this section applies on a public street, or cause or allow such a vehicle to be so driven or used on a public street, other than to provide a limited passenger service, if a luxury hire car licence is not in force in respect of that vehicle.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(3)  This section does not apply to a small passenger vehicle that is exempted from the requirement to be registered as a public passenger vehicle under section 9 of the Passenger Transport Act 1997 .