Taxi driver fined and handed 6 points after mobile phone use spotted at Malvern traffic lights
- Perry Richardson
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A taxi driver in Great Malvern has been issued with a fixed penalty notice after being seen using a mobile phone while stopped at traffic lights, West Mercia Police said.
The incident took place on Church Street on Wednesday afternoon while a Malvern Hills neighbourhood officer was on foot patrol. Police said the driver was observed using his phone while waiting at a red signal and was spoken to at the scene before enforcement action was taken.
Under current UK legislation, using a handheld mobile phone while driving includes use while stationary in traffic. The standard penalty is a £200 fine and six penalty points on a driving licence.
Police forces across England and Wales have maintained targeted enforcement of mobile phone offences, citing safety risks and repeat non-compliance among professional drivers, including licensed taxi and private hire operators.
West Mercia Police enforcement highlights continued focus on mobile phone offences among licensed drivers
For taxi drivers, the offence carries additional professional implications beyond the fixed penalty, as penalty points can trigger licensing reviews by local authorities and, in some cases, suspension or revocation under “fit and proper” tests.
West Mercia Police did not release details of the driver’s licensing authority or whether further action by the council is expected.
