Huddersfield taxi driver Shah Neewaz is fined after operating without a valid licence The Springwood man also admitted driving without displaying door signs and a taxi vehicle plateA taxi driver has been fined after working without a valid licence.
Shah Neewaz, of Springwood, pleaded guilty to driving his vehicle when his taxi driver licence had expired, Kirklees Council said.
He also admitted a charge of driving a licensed vehicle without displaying door signs and a taxi vehicle plate.
Kirklees magistrates were told about an incident in April when licensing officers from Kirklees Council were made aware of Neewaz picking up a passenger in his vehicle which was not displaying any door signs or a plate.
Further investigations revealed that the taxi driving licence belonging to him had expired in February 2014 and was not renewed.
Magistrates fined Neewaz £55. He was also ordered to pay £185 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.
A Kirklees Council spokesman said: “Kirklees licensing officers take public safety very seriously.
“We are reminding fare paying passengers to only use taxis and private hire vehicles that are displaying the required signage.”
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