Taxi driver jailed for faking details to dodge speeding penalties
- Perry Richardson
- Jun 25
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 2
A Burnley taxi driver has been jailed after trying to avoid speeding points by submitting false information to the police.
Sajid Hussain committed two speeding offences on 17 and 19 December 2022 while working in the Burnley area. Rather than accepting the penalties, Hussain paid £600 to have fake driver details submitted to the police. He also used fake insurance documents to support the false claim.
The false driver named did not exist.
Hussain’s intention was to protect his taxi licence by avoiding points that could affect his ability to work.
He pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court to perverting the course of justice. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
Lancashire Police confirmed Hussain could have accepted points and attended a driving awareness course. Instead, he chose to lie and is now serving a custodial sentence.
Police have warned others against attempting similar offences. They said falsifying documents to avoid prosecution is a criminal offence that can result in imprisonment.
