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Bogus taxi driver banned from driving


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A criminal who posed as a cabbie without a licence or insurance has been landed with a hefty fine.

Mohammed Altaf drove a Jo Baxi marked car without the required taxi licence or car insurance, in order to make money, Rochdale Magistrates Court heard.

When the man, who lives in Brimrod, was caught by Rochdale Borough Council, he told them he was having the car serviced for the real owner.

When appearing in court on Wednesday (4 February), he admitted the charges put before him and was subsequently banned from driving, as well as being charged a total of £265.

Andy Glover, Public Protection Manager said: “There are stringent licensing conditions for drivers of private hire cars because such drivers are in a position of great responsibility to ensure the safe transportation of local people. It is unacceptable for any person to be driving a private hire vehicle without the appropriate licence and insurance”.

Ted Flynn, cabinet member for Community Safety, said: “The ban and fine imposed by Magistrates is a prime example of another successful investigation carried out by trading standards that has helped remove a bogus driver from our streets. This is an important part of improving community safety for all in the borough.”

The sentence included a £100 fine for driving with a valid private hire licence, £100 fine for driving without insurance, six points on his licence (adding to an existing nine points, resulting in a six month driving ban), and £65 costs.

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

ditto.....I wonder if the PH operator will appear in front of the LA?

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Not only the operator but the proprietor of the vehicle.

Jo Baxi private hire are a common feature in Manchester at weekends.

Regards

JD

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I wonder if this operator and the south shields operator are members of the National private hire association? If they aren't then they should be because they both need a lesson in private hire law.

Perhaps they should be sent on an NVQ course?

Regards

JD

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I think you'll find a lot of members of various associations and unions dont know the law JD

But this example is sadly typical, isnt it a condition of PH license to retain drivers licenses, or am I confusing myself with HC?

regards

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

The proprietor of a hackney carriage must retain the hackney carriage drivers license documentation.

Regards

JD

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Thought we had to I think most LA's have a similar condition attached to PH op's licenses, or am I being over generous?

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Perhaps but under the 1976 act there is no legal requirement.

Regards

JD

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Either way, both operators are in breach of 46 - (1) e

regards

CC

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George Carlin

Plus whatever conditions the council have in place in respect of operators.

Regards

JD

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TBH I would hope they will both appear in front of a bench of magistrates first.

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IDFIMH

Perhaps some one close to them could inform the council of the action they should take the same for the south shields one

Not fit and proper on both counts less PH on the roads