A brief official Police Scotland Facebook post, which has been rehashed in several outlets, including Taxi Point.
Not much detail, and nothing too spectacular.
Except that one car siezed after it had been issued with a 'prohibition notice' but kept working
Thus it was presumably suspended and/or plate removed
And two-thirds of the total stopped received 'advice'. Thus not sure if there's an overlap with the numbers, but looks like only a handful had a totally clean bill of health.
Of course, we all know what that kind of 'advice' can be like
On Friday 19 December 2025 Road Policing Officers from Elgin worked alongside Moray Council Licensing and the DVSA to carry out joint taxi and private hire vehicle checks across Moray.
During the operation;
Fifteen vehicles were checked.
Four defects were identified, two prohibitions from use were issued for vehicle safety issues.
One taxi was seized having been found being driven after a prohibition was issued.
Ten drivers received licensing or documentation advice.
Constable Ross Houghton from the Road Policing Unit said, “These checks focused on vehicle roadworthiness, driver and operator documentation, insurance and licensing compliance to help keep passengers and other road users safe. We work closely with our partners to ensure that we all contribute towards road safety and safeguard the public.”