Portsmouth Scouts Minibus
We are updating how we manage bookings for the district Minibus. Arrangements may have changed since you last used the vehicle. Please be sure to follow the booking and user instructions provided. Questions? email minibus@portsmouthscouts.org.uk
Who can drive?
Our minibus may be booked by anyone; however, driving is limited to Approved Drivers.
Registration to be approved is completed via an online form. Approved Drivers will...
Hold a valid driving licence that entitles them to drive a minibus
Hold a valid MiDAS Certificate
Be at least 21-years-old
Be insured to drive the minibus
Have the owner’s permission to drive it
The Driver is then responsible on the day to:
Ensure the minibus is roadworthy, taxed and has a current MOT
Ensure the minibus displays a minibus Section 19 permit (if applicable)
Insurance & MiDAS
During driver registration, we will confirm that a driver meets our insurer's conditions to drive the vehicle, this includes holding the correct Driving Licence Category.
We do this by requesting DVLA Licence Check Codes during driver registration.
See gov.uk/view-driving-licence for information about generating your own check codes.
MiDAS
For any Scout booking a Driver must hold a valid MiDAS certificate. We may ask for a photo or PDF scan of the MiDAS certificate.
Section 19 permit
Drivers must have access to a suitable Section 19 permit.
District users and Portsmouth Explorer Units are covered by our District Section 19 Permit, held onboard.
Scout Groups must hold their own Group Section 19 Permit. Permits for groups are held at group-level, so you won’t need one for each section. See scouts.org.uk for more information and to request a permit.
All other users are responsible to make their arrangements for a Section 19 Permit, if required.
Breakdown Procedures
Breakdown cover is provided for all hires.
The procedure which must be followed in the event of a breakdown is available in the Driver's Folder in the cab.
All drivers and escorts must be aware of, and adhere to it.
Crashes and emergencies
The procedure which must be followed in the event of a collision or other emergency (such as passenger illness) is available in the Driver's Folder in the cab.
All drivers and passenger assistants must be aware of, and adhere to it.
Vehicle Documents
Copies of the following documents are available in the Driver's Folder and online.
Drivers should confirm they are still in date.
V5C Logbook
Tax and MOT evidence
Insurance Certificate
Pick-up / Drop-off
Gatecombe Park / Hilsea HQ
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50°49'42.0"N 1°04'09.9"W
70 The Ridings, Hilsea, Portsmouth PO2 0UF
Keys by arrangement with lynn.knott@portsmouthscouts.org.uk
Vehicle details
Configuration 1 = 16 passengers (+1 driver)
Configuration 2 = 11 seated passengers & 1 wheelchair passenger (+1 driver)
Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) doesn’t exceed 4.25 tonnes
Vehicle is adapted with specialist accessible equipment
6 speed gearbox
Turbo charged Diesel 130ps euro 5 engine
Electric front windows and mirrors
Power assisted steering
Radio/CD player with steering wheel controls
Remote central locking
Driver and twin front passenger seat
Peugeot retractable side entrance step
Opening side windows
Overhead storage locker
Non slip flooringEmergency exits through roof glass and side window with glass break hammers
Grab handle to front passenger entrance
Vertical left hand entrance handrail to side load door with right hand courtesy panel
seats with headrests, all age adjuster seat belts
LED lights to all entrance/exits
Reverse alarm
Peugeot interior rear lights
First aid kit and fire extinguisher
Vehicle dimension plate
Four removable seats on recessed tracks to accommodate 1 wheelchair
Wheelchair lift