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One driver fined and four others warned following taxi spot checks

Chris

2/26/2025 11:31:19 AM

Charities & Wellbeing

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A taxi driver has been fined and four others warned following a number of taxi spot checks.

 

On a recent enforcement evening, North East Lincolnshire Council’s Licensing Team worked alongside Humberside Police conducting a total of 26 random spot checks.

 

In total, five drivers were fined or warned for a range of issues:

 

  • One Driver did not have their driver ID badge

 

  • One Driver was issued a ticket for being parked on zig zags whilst waiting for a customer. They will receive either an offer of an educational course or 3 Penalty points and £100 fine

 

  • One Rooflight not working

 

  • One Driver to replace tyre as tread depth below minimum

 

  • One Driver to replace nearside back tyre as it had a screw in it. Also, to replace one of his front tyres as the tread patterns were different

 

Councillor Ron Shepherd, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities said: “These are great results from an evening of inspections by Humberside Police and our Licensing Enforcement Team.

 

“Hackney Carriage drivers need to be aware of the rules they need to follow and should do so accordingly.”

 

He added: “It is also important for members of the public to remember they should only use a licensed taxi when getting anywhere.

 

“Keep yourself safe and always make sure you are getting in a licensed and private hire taxi. The public’s safety is always our number one priority, and we want to reiterate how dangerous getting into an unlicensed taxi can be.”

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