TfL licensed private hire driver caught using phone whilst in traffic by Surrey Police
A private hire vehicle (PHV) driver was caught using their mobile phone while in slow-moving traffic in Bisley, Surrey.
The incident was observed by a Surrey Police Casualty Reduction officer who was walking to their car when they noticed the offence.
The driver, operating a white Mercedes licensed by Transport for London (TfL), reportedly attempted to avoid a penalty by arguing their case as a professional driver. However, a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) was issued on the spot.
The penalty for the offence included six points on the driver’s licence and a £200 fine. Surrey RoadSafe confirmed that the relevant taxi licensing authority has been notified of the incident.
A Surrey RoadSafe spokesperson said: “This PHV driver was witnessed using their phone in slow moving traffic by Surrey Police Casualty Reduction officer who was walking to their car in Bisley.
“Driver tried pleading not to get a ticket as he was a professional driver. TOR issued - 6 points, £200 & taxi licensing notified.”
