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Author:  captain cab [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:25 am ]
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Overloaded PH driver 'unaware' all his children were in car




A cab driver caught on his mobile phone and carrying too many passengers in his vehicle has admitted it was a mistake.

Balal Shah, 36, of Old Ford End Road, Bedford was driving his private hire vehicle along Cauldwell Street at 2pm when police spotted he was holding a mobile phone to his ear.

They found Shah was carrying five passengers in a vehicle only licensed to carry four.

On Tuesday, Shah, representing himself, told Bedford Magistrates’ Court that he was carrying his wife and four children, not a fare, that afternoon.

He claimed he was not aware that all his children were in the car.

He said: ”I have only recently set up my private hire business. It was a one-off incident where I had left my bluetooth headset at the office and they were calling to let me know.

“I am very embarrassed for my behaviour.” Shah pleaded guilty to using a handheld mobile phone while driving, carrying too many passengers and to obstructing a constable in execution of duty on September 25.

He was fined £295 and given three points on his licence.

http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/News ... 122011.htm
Author:  Nidge2 [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:28 am ]
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Maybe he didn't realise because he was on his mobile phone. #-o :roll:
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:51 am ]
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Author:  Nidge2 [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:27 pm ]
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Author:  gusmac [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:06 pm ]
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He claimed he was not aware that all his children were in the car.

My arse
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:07 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
My arse



Definately overloaded :wink:

CC
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:10 pm ]
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The fact that it was licensed for 4 means just that.

If he wasn't working for hire and reward he can't be prosecuted for a licensing offence.
Author:  gusmac [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:11 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
gusmac wrote:
My arse



Definately overloaded :wink:

CC


You haven't seen my arse :wink:
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:12 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
The fact that it was licensed for 4 means just that.

If he wasn't working for hire and reward he can't be prosecuted for a licensing offence.



if its plated its subject the regs......
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:13 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Sussex wrote:
The fact that it was licensed for 4 means just that.

If he wasn't working for hire and reward he can't be prosecuted for a licensing offence.



if its plated its subject the regs......

If you took that view then he must put the meter on when taking his family out.
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:16 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
If you took that view then he must put the meter on when taking his family out.



benson vs boyce?
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:23 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
Sussex wrote:
If you took that view then he must put the meter on when taking his family out.



benson vs boyce?

I know it's always a licensed vehicle, but there are some licensing conditions that only apply when you have punters on, the other laws are non licensing laws.

Say a driver was taking his family to the cinema, if he didn't go the direct route would he be charged with a licensing condition offence? Same if he didn't wear his badge.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:24 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
Sussex wrote:
The fact that it was licensed for 4 means just that.

If he wasn't working for hire and reward he can't be prosecuted for a licensing offence.



if its plated its subject the regs......

If you took that view then he must put the meter on when taking his family out.


Private hire, no meter

If the driver needs a badge even when its not working all regs must apply too?
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:26 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:

Private hire, no meter

If the driver needs a badge even when its not working all regs must apply too?



I tend to agree.....but it is christmas :wink:

CC
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:05 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Private hire, no meter

Hackney carriage no meter, your point being?

wannabeeahack wrote:
If the driver needs a badge even when its not working all regs must apply too?

Rubbish.
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