Screens

[markmiwurdz]

Free Now right now

[john m]

Just back from the Suitability with out screen as I posted earlier I did not know the rules so why risk it ..The Official rule IF YOU FIT A SCREEN YOU MUST INFORM YOUR INSURER OF THE MODIFICATION AND THEY MUST ISSUE YOU WITH A LETTER SAYING THAT YOU ARE INSURED AND THAT THEY ARE HAPPY IT CONFORMS TO THE NTA GUIDELINES ..So its an insurance issue first and foremost .Remember the guidelines you must not reduce the space anchor to any of the safety devices ie headrests  seat belt mounts or obstruct airbags and you must use shatter proof material .That is the OFFICIAL WORD as issued to inspectors this morning .

[watty]

Yeah but you and me both got emails from our insurance companies where they basically shrugged their shoulders and said they didn't care...

I'm too lazy to find yours.  And mine (BJP broker) pre-dates all this shite... the re-opening of the NCT/suitability.

I would advise that at present AXA Insurance have not requested any specific requirements for screens, however, I would refer you to the NTA regulations regarding screens. They have advised that any screens will need to be to their requirements at your next SGS and if not your taxi will not be passed out.

Has anyone actually asked their insurance company for a letter?  Things get serious when people ask for stuff in writing 

[Shallowhal]

So it failed on an insurance check....how are those FN screen anchored?
If the driver has the proper letter from his insurers....would the next reason for a fail be how it held in place and then a letter of conformity from the manufacturer.....i'd love to see the actual list of possible failures for the screens!!

[stonethecrows]

So it failed on an insurance check....how are those FN screen anchored?
If the driver has the proper letter from his insurers....would the next reason for a fail be how it held in place and then a letter of conformity from the manufacturer.....i'd love to see the actual list of possible failures for the screens!!

Its a virtual list in the testers loaf

[Shallowhal]

So it failed on an insurance check....how are those FN screen anchored?
If the driver has the proper letter from his insurers....would the next reason for a fail be how it held in place and then a letter of conformity from the manufacturer.....i'd love to see the actual list of possible failures for the screens!!

Its a virtual list in the testers loaf

I agree STC's...they been given a directive.....if the NTA say there's no proof that the screens are effective then why the fuk did supermarkets install them....to protect their staff?

[silverbullet]

Got a screen fitted today - €25.

The fitter says 1700 fitted and no complaints.

Another 5,000 to go.

Ken, the fitter is in Cork tomorrow if you're interested.

A guy with a Transit had a problem re his insurance. The fitter says vans have a greater difficulty conforming, whereas saloons are flying through the T.S.T.

It'll be a few weeks before I'm due to do a taxi test, so I'll keep my counsel until then.

If all fails I'll simply remove the screen  - two cable ties - and retrofit afterward.

[watty]

WAT's need to have an intercom in the safety screen so there could be electrical complications - maybe you need a sign-off from an electrician as well?

[silverbullet]

WAT's need to have an intercom in the safety screen so there could be electrical complications - maybe you need a sign-off from an electrician as well?

The guy I spoke to got an email guarantee from Adventure Branding on the insurance issue. It has to be said perspex is far more durable than side glass.

[Theoneandonly]

WAT's need to have an intercom in the safety screen so there could be electrical complications - maybe you need a sign-off from an electrician as well?

The guy I spoke to got an email guarantee from Adventure Branding on the insurance issue. It has to be said perspex is far more durable than side glass.

Perspex shatters, polypropylene doesn't, that's the mistake I made first time

[silverbullet]

WAT's need to have an intercom in the safety screen so there could be electrical complications - maybe you need a sign-off from an electrician as well?

The guy I spoke to got an email guarantee from Adventure Branding on the insurance issue. It has to be said perspex is far more durable than side glass.

Perspex shatters, polypropylene doesn't, that's the mistake I made first time

Is the FN job polypropylene?

[Theoneandonly]

WAT's need to have an intercom in the safety screen so there could be electrical complications - maybe you need a sign-off from an electrician as well?

The guy I spoke to got an email guarantee from Adventure Branding on the insurance issue. It has to be said perspex is far more durable than side glass.

Perspex shatters, polypropylene doesn't, that's the mistake I made first time

Is the FN job polypropylene?

yeah

[john m]

Yeah but you and me both got emails from our insurance companies where they basically shrugged their shoulders and said they didn't care...

I'm too lazy to find yours.  And mine (BJP broker) pre-dates all this shite... the re-opening of the NCT/suitability.

I would advise that at present AXA Insurance have not requested any specific requirements for screens, however, I would refer you to the NTA regulations regarding screens. They have advised that any screens will need to be to their requirements at your next SGS and if not your taxi will not be passed out.

Has anyone actually asked their insurance company for a letter?  Things get serious when people ask for stuff in writing 

Here is Axa Reply

websiteinboxroi@axa.ie <websiteinboxroi@axa.ie>
Fri, May 1, 10:44 AM
to ***************@iol.ie

Hello,

 

I can confirm it is fine to fit a safety screen.

 

We would not penalise you for protecting yourself.

 

Kind regards


Not Penalise is vague .It dosent say what type of screen or how it is to be fitted .
 

[Shallowhal]

Not Penalise is vague .It dosent say what type of screen or how it is to be fitted .


They'll say make sure it conforms to NTA regulations.

[john m]

Not Penalise is vague .It dosent say what type of screen or how it is to be fitted .


They'll say make sure it conforms to NTA regulations.

The one I made is probably the only one but I wont be using it .The Free Now in Taxi Advertising Screens dont seem to conform .