Limousines are considered as status symbols anywhere else in the world including Scotland. However, the luxury car was not exempted in the Scottish government’s new law that is set to affect the country’s limo industry.

Amidst the rapid increase of limousines in Scotland streets reaching up to 15,000, the country’s Department of Transport passed a new code that requires registration and licensing of vehicles that accommodate more than eight passengers, The Herald reports.

The code also advices operators to comply with the regulations on vehicle weight, tyres, doors including reflectors and turning circle. Good thing they didn’t include the car bra.

However, the National Limousine and Chauffeur Association (NLCA) recommended that new regulations that would boost improvement of safety controls in the industry be implemented instead.

At The Herald, NLCA Legislation Officer said that it would be a better solution if the government is really promoting family safety. But the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland insisted that the code was really meant to ensure road safety.

Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said at the same source, “The popularity of stretched limousines has soared and we are determined to ensure that they are used safely.”

Limousines are commonly used as transportation during special occasions particularly during parties and school promenades in Scotland. However, due to the licensing law, limousines will be prohibited from carrying more than eight passengers not unless it would secure a passenger-carrying vehicle (PCV) license just like the ones bus operators have.

Scotland, according to Wikipedia, is a country located in the northwest part of Europe and is one of the four constituent countries of United Kingdom.