Police Scotland taxi operation prompts two vehicle prohibition notices and one cab seized
- Perry Richardson
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Police Scotland officers in the North East have reported multiple safety and compliance issues during a joint taxi and private hire vehicle enforcement operation across Moray.
The checks were carried out on Friday 19 December by Road Policing officers working alongside Moray Council Licensing and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The operation focused on vehicle safety standards and driver licensing compliance.
Fifteen taxis and private hire vehicles were inspected during the day-long exercise. Officers identified four vehicle defects, with two vehicles issued immediate prohibitions preventing further use due to safety concerns.
One taxi was subsequently seized after being found in operation despite an existing prohibition notice, Police Scotland said. Driving a prohibited vehicle is a criminal offence and can invalidate insurance cover.
Joint checks with Moray Council and the DVSA resulted in vehicle prohibitions and a taxi seizure
In addition to enforcement action, ten drivers received advice relating to licensing conditions or documentation requirements, reflecting what authorities described as a mixed picture of compliance.
Joint operations of this kind are routinely used by police and licensing authorities to target unsafe vehicles, protect passengers, and maintain confidence in the licensed taxi and private hire sector, particularly during peak travel periods.
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.”
