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Taxi driver flouted sign as he picked up fare, 93
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Author:  captain cab [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Taxi driver flouted sign as he picked up fare, 93
Taxi driver flouted sign as he picked up fare, 93


A taxi driver broke the law when he went to pick up a frail 93-year-old woman passenger.


Terence Chaplin drove through a no entry sign on to a pedestrian zone and was seen by a council official.

Chaplin, 68, of Woodcock Close, Thornton, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a traffic sign.

Lynda Bennett, prosecuting for Blackpool Council, said a public protection officer was carrying out observations on taxis on March 29.

At 1.30pm the official saw Chaplin enter the Promenade from West Street. He had failed to comply with a no entry sign into a pedestrian zone.

Chaplin said he had gone to pick up a 93-year-old woman who had been having lunch at the Mitre pub. At the time the street was completely deserted.

A letter from the woman passenger was read to the court. It stated: “I am a little frail, the taxi was only there a very short time while I walked to the cab. I’m very sorry for being the cause of this fellow being in court.”

He was fined £45 with £100 costs plus £20 victims’ surcharge by Blackpool magistrates who also put three motoring penalty points on his driving licence.

http://www.lythamstannesexpress.co.uk/n ... -1-6207858
Author:  roythebus [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:36 pm ]
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But was it a no entry sign or one prohibiting entry for vehicles into a pedestrian zone?
Author:  captain cab [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:40 pm ]
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roythebus wrote:
But was it a no entry sign or one prohibiting entry for vehicles into a pedestrian zone?



and if its decriminalised enforcement - why the 3 points?
Author:  blackpool [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 1:00 pm ]
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Pretty sure its not a no entry as theres various deliverys and the like,used it regulary as a short cut myself :shock:
Author:  Sussex [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:03 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
and if its decriminalised enforcement - why the 3 points?

Because that bit hasn't been decriminalised.
Author:  sasha [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Taxi driver flouted sign as he picked up fare, 93
Seems straightforward to me,

https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=53.818077 ... 32,,0,-4.4

Clearly says NO VEHICLES 1030am to 6pm, all other times access only (what does that mean anyway?).
Author:  captain cab [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:15 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
and if its decriminalised enforcement - why the 3 points?

Because that bit hasn't been decriminalised.



so one of those parking Nazis can get a driver 3 points?
Author:  rambo [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:48 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
and if its decriminalised enforcement - why the 3 points?

Because that bit hasn't been decriminalised.



so one of those parking Nazis can get a driver 3 points?


Nope, a driver ignoring the sign gets himself the points............
Author:  blackpool [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:07 pm ]
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sasha wrote:
Seems straightforward to me,

https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=53.818077 ... 32,,0,-4.4

Clearly says NO VEHICLES 1030am to 6pm, all other times access only (what does that mean anyway?).

What is access only ?
Author:  edders23 [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:56 pm ]
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sasha wrote:
Seems straightforward to me,

https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=53.818077 ... 32,,0,-4.4

Clearly says NO VEHICLES 1030am to 6pm, all other times access only (what does that mean anyway?).



i.e. access to businesses and premises in this case requested by the customer in one of the premises we have similar signs on our High street it doesn't stop delivery drivers and those with disabled badges ignoring them BUT thepolice do issue some disabled people with special permits which allow a vehicle to access the precinct at prohibited times and permission on a one off basis can be obtained from the police

So I suspect in this case that was the problem a special request had not been made
Author:  Sussex [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:19 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
and if its decriminalised enforcement - why the 3 points?

Because that bit hasn't been decriminalised.



so one of those parking Nazis can get a driver 3 points?

No but they can report it to the police.
Author:  captain cab [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:48 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
No but they can report it to the police.



who use hearsay?
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:08 am ]
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captain cab wrote:
Sussex wrote:
No but they can report it to the police.



who use hearsay?

Not hearsay if he makes a statement and/or goes to court to give his evidence.

But the fella pleaded guilty so no-one other than him had to attend court.
Author:  c4bby [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:25 am ]
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[/quote]What is access only ?[/quote]


It means they wont take american express or barclaycard :wink:
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