CHRIS2610 wrote:
What punishment do you receive in your borough, if caught smoking. In our borough if you are caught smoking, you have your badge suspended for a week, and are unable to work. I know in neighbouring boroughs it's a fine. Is this not illegal what they are doing
I think your council are acting way above the powers parliament gave them.
The penalty for smoking in a taxi is a fixed penalty, and if the fixed penalty is refused then a court will decide on the guilt or not.
It seems your council are bypassing the agreed process as laid down by parliament.I suggest you tell the lads never to admit to smoking in cabs, thus ensuring the proper process is adhered too.
All that said, it does kill so please stop.
Maybe It's caused by cosy "B" list LA solicitors who would possibly never make the cut in either Private nor Business Law where their neck would be on the line if they got it wrong..