Private hire driver suspended after being caught smoking and committing traffic offences in Liverpool
- Perry Richardson
- Jun 24
- 1 min read
A private hire driver in Liverpool has been suspended after being stopped by Merseyside Police for smoking in the vehicle and committing traffic offences.
The incident occurred during a routine patrol by the Merseyside Police Roads Unit. Officers stopped the vehicle and found the driver smoking inside, which is a breach of public health and licensing regulations.
Further checks also revealed traffic-related offences. As a result, the driver and the vehicle were suspended and the matter has been reported to the local Licensing Authority for further investigation.
Smoking in private hire vehicles is prohibited under legislation aimed at protecting passengers and maintaining professional standards in licensed transport. Local licensing authorities have the power to suspend or revoke licences based on breaches of these rules and related road safety matters.
The police did not confirm the nature of the traffic offences but said action had been taken promptly to ensure compliance.
A Merseyside Police Roads Unit spokesperson said: “Private Hire Vehicle stopped tonight in Liverpool after driver found smoking in the vehicle and committing traffic offences. Vehicle & driver Suspended & reported to Licensing Authority!”
