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03/07/2024
Vehicles Seized In Illegal Taxi Investigation In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have seized a number of vehicles as part of a recent operation targeting illegal taxis operating in the city.
Foyleside and The Moor Neighbourhood officers, working closely with Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) transport enforcement colleagues, made the seizures during an operation in the city between 26th-28th June.
In total, seven vehicles were seized and seven persons will be reported to the Public Prosecution Service in relation to driving-related offences.
Sergeant Stewart said: "Illegal taxis present a risk to anyone who uses them as, in some instances, they are uninsured and the safety checks that are carried out on drivers are not completed.
"Police and partner agencies will continue to apply measures to make sure every taxi on our roads is safe, and is driven by an insured, licensed driver and operated through a reputable taxi business. Taxi firms should ensure their drivers continue to display proper plates and carry the necessary papers and identification so that a member of the public can easily identify a legal taxi.
"If you're using a taxi, there are measures you can take to protect yourself including using reputable firms, checking the driver is displaying their photo ID and that the vehicle is displaying current taxi licence plates."
Anyone with information on the activities of illegal taxis should contact police on the 101 number alternatively information about crime can be passed anonymously via the 'Crimestoppers charity' on 0800 555 111.
Foyleside and The Moor Neighbourhood officers, working closely with Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) transport enforcement colleagues, made the seizures during an operation in the city between 26th-28th June.
In total, seven vehicles were seized and seven persons will be reported to the Public Prosecution Service in relation to driving-related offences.
Sergeant Stewart said: "Illegal taxis present a risk to anyone who uses them as, in some instances, they are uninsured and the safety checks that are carried out on drivers are not completed.
"Police and partner agencies will continue to apply measures to make sure every taxi on our roads is safe, and is driven by an insured, licensed driver and operated through a reputable taxi business. Taxi firms should ensure their drivers continue to display proper plates and carry the necessary papers and identification so that a member of the public can easily identify a legal taxi.
"If you're using a taxi, there are measures you can take to protect yourself including using reputable firms, checking the driver is displaying their photo ID and that the vehicle is displaying current taxi licence plates."
Anyone with information on the activities of illegal taxis should contact police on the 101 number alternatively information about crime can be passed anonymously via the 'Crimestoppers charity' on 0800 555 111.
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