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| Author: | Cybro [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Uninsured Taxi Driver Loses His Licence |
15 Jan 2008 Uninsured taxi driver loses his licence A TAXI driver who made 77 journeys in his uninsured car has lost his licence after an appeal was kicked out. Manjinder Basra, of Biddick Hall Drive, South Shields, ferried passengers while his car was uninsured for four days in August 2006. The 37-year-old was found out when officers from South Tyneside Council's licensing section asked for his documents as part of a routine check. Officers noticed Basra's insurance was due to expire and told him to make suitable arrangements. He provided the council with a cover note from his new insurance company, dated August 29. But officers soon realised the note did not cover the dates between August 25 and 28, during which the vehicle was uninsured. And further checks revealed that Basra had continued to work as a taxi driver, despite having no insurance. South Tyneside magistrates fined him £350 last March last year, after the council prosecuted him for driving with no insurance. The council then moved to withdraw Basra's private hire driver's licence in April. Basra appealed the decision, but it was upheld by magist rates in August. A second appeal - this time to Newcastle Crown Court - was dismissed last week (January 7) and Basra's licence has now been withdrawn. Coun Michael Clare, lead member environment, housing and transport, said: "Public safety is of paramount importance to us, and to the vast majority of our taxi drivers. This was a very serious offence. "Uninsured drivers put all road users at risk, particularly if they are a taxi driver because they do more miles and carry more passengers. "The council has an extremely good relationship with the taxi trade and carries out regular and rigorous checks on taxi and private hire vehicles and drivers. "These checks are very important in helping us make journeys as safe as possible for local people, and they will continue. "We will not tolerate members of the trade who fail to comply with the law and licensing conditions." Source: South Tyneside Today |
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