TWELVE taxi licence plates removed during Fife taxi check operation

Image credit: Roads Policing Scotland

Fife Roads Police, in collaboration with Fife Council Enforcement Officers, conducted a three-day taxi compliance operation as part of the National Taxi Education and Enforcement Campaign.

The initiative, which ran from 28 to 30 November, resulted in 68 taxis being inspected. Officers identified 47 offences and vehicle defects during the checks.

Following the findings, 12 yellow taxi plates were removed, effectively taking those vehicles off the road.

The campaign aims to ensure taxi operators meet safety and licensing standards while maintaining public confidence in the industry.

A Roads Policing Scotland spokesperson said: “Between 28/11/2024 & 30/11/2024 Fife Roads Police along with Fife Council Enforcement Officer carried out taxi checks as part of the National Taxi Education & Enforcement Campaign.

“68 taxis were checked, 47 offences/defects found and removal of 12 yellow taxi plates.”