Liverpool City Council halts Wolverhampton licensed PHV for illegal tyre

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Liverpool City Council's diligent Licensing Officers have taken swift action against a Wolverhampton-based private hire vehicle (PHV) found operating within the city with an illegal tyre.

The discovery, made during a routine inspection last night, led to the immediate suspension of the vehicle's private hire licence.

In addition to the vehicle's suspension, the driver was reported for the offence, highlighting the council's commitment to enforcing road safety and regulatory compliance even when it comes to vehicles licensed outside of their area.

A Liverpool City Council (LCC) Licensing spokesperson said: “Licensing Officers discovered this Wolverhampton PHV operating in Liverpool last night with an illegal tyre. The vehicles Private Hire Licence was suspended, and the driver reported for the offence.”