5 taxi & private hire vehicle suspensions issued during day of roadside checks in Leeds

On Wednesday 10th September 2021, Officers from East Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) conducted a Road Safety Operation in conjunction with Leeds City Council Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Enforcement Officers.

The operation was arranged by Police Community Support Officer Taylor from East Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Teams, as part of the teams' ongoing commitment to address local road safety concerns.

Officers from East Leeds NPT and Enforcement Officers from Leeds City Council Private Hire Licensing Team deployed to the following locations in East Leeds, to conduct vehicle safety checks on taxi’s and private hire vehicles.

A total of forty-four roadside inspections took place during the operation, five vehicle licences were suspended for vehicle defects, three rectification notices issued and three tyre offences were dealt with.

A further ten vehicles received a pass and advise notice, all other vehicles inspected were found to be satisfactory.

East Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Team say they will continue to work with partner agencies such as Leeds City Council Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Teams, to provide safer travel and roads for all.