FIT AND PROPER
GLASGOW TAXI DRIVER FACES LICENCE RISK AFTER ACCUMULATING NINE POINTS
A Glasgow taxi driver has narrowly avoided losing his licence after racking up nine penalty points for various traffic offences. Arsalan Khan appeared before the city's licensing and regulatory committee, where he was issued a stern warning about his future conduct. His offences included
failing to obey traffic lights,
ignoring pedestrian crossings, and speeding. Committee chair Alex Wilson expressed concern over Khan’s driving record, stating: “You seem to be going through the list of driving contraventions.” He questioned how Khan would
manage to avoid further points and potential disqualification. Khan apologised for his past behaviour and promised to be “very careful” in the future. However, the committee granted him a restricted licence until October 2026, emphasising the need for strict adherence to traffic regulations.
WARWICKS DRIVER CARRIED PASSENGERS DESPITE MOT WARNING CAR HAD DANGEROUS DEFECTS
A 70-year-old taxi driver from Wellesbourne has had his licence revoked after continuing to operate his vehicle despite his car having twice failed its MoT. The vehicle, which had been deemed unsafe to drive due to dangerous defects, was used to transport passengers, including children on their way to school. Stratford DC’s licensing panel was told the driver covered more than
1,300 miles, despite two MoT failures in eight months. The driver had received warnings for other breaches of his licence and the council concluded that he was no longer fit to hold a licence. In a separate incident, a 52-year- old Stratford taxi driver was suspended for 28 days after he “caused a risk to the safety of himself and other road users”. He was caught on CCTV double-
parked, facing against the flow of traffic, causing other road users to brake and manoeuvre to avoid his vehicle.He then drove against the flow of traffic, turned and parked facing against the flow of traffic on the opposite side of the road. The council added that he “failed to meet his duty of care and refused to take a fare without reasonable excuse”. The driver received a 28-day suspension.
BUCKS TAXI AND PRIVATE DRIVER LICENCE REFUSALS FOR SEX CRIMES DRUGS AND PHONE USE
Buckinghamshire Council has refused licences to taxi drivers over serious offences including sex crimes, drug use and using mobile phones while driving. In the year to September 30, 2024, 53 cabbie applications were rejected, more than double the previous year’s figure of 20. Reasons for refusal included: Motoring offences: Driving without insurance/using mobile phones. Dishonesty: Failing to disclose
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offences/providing false information. Criminal convictions: Sex offences, drug possession, knife possession, burglary, theft, battery,
fraud,
dangerous driving, speeding, and licensing offences. The council successfully defended itself in six of seven driver appeals. In addition to licence refusals, 26 drivers had licences revoked, and ten vehicle licences were revoked including for motoring offences, such as using a phone and driving
under the influence of drugs. Violence offences, including one murder investigation and arrests for assault and criminal damage, were among the other reasons. Dishonesty, such as failing to notify of arrests or convictions were also ‘significant factors’ according to the council’s annual report. Other grounds included safe- guarding concerns, medical unfitness to drive, and concerns of driving standards and judgement.
DECEMBER 2024 PHTM
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