Taxi checks lead to fines and warnings in North East Lincolnshire
A taxi driver has been fined, and four others warned, following random spot checks carried out by North East Lincolnshire Council’s Licensing Team and Humberside Police.
A total of 26 vehicles were inspected during a recent enforcement evening. Five drivers were found to have issues requiring action.
One driver was fined after being caught parked on zigzag markings while waiting for a customer. They will either take an educational course or receive three penalty points and a £100 fine.
Another driver was found without their required ID badge. A roof light fault was identified on a separate vehicle.
Two drivers were ordered to replace tyres due to safety concerns. One had tread depth below the legal minimum, while another had a screw embedded in the nearside rear tyre and mismatched front tyre tread patterns.
Licensing teams regularly carry out these inspections to ensure safety and compliance among taxi drivers.
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.”
