Three Wolverhampton private hire vehicles pulled up for infringements after checks in Warrington
- Perry Richardson
- 24 minutes ago
- 1 min read
An evening taxi licensing operation in Warrington Town Centre led to the suspension of three vehicles and the detection of several motoring offences.
Officers from Warrington Town Centre Beat, supported by the wider Warrington Beat Team, Cheshire and Merseyside Special Constables, and enforcement teams from Warrington and Wolverhampton councils, carried out checks across several sites in the town centre.
A total of 27 vehicles were stopped during the operation. One private hire vehicle was suspended on the spot due to serious issues. Two more were issued delayed suspensions after further breaches were identified.
In addition to licensing concerns, police also dealt with a number of motoring offences. These included matters that fell under the remit of both Cheshire and Merseyside Police teams.
The enforcement action focused on confirming that licensed taxis were safe, roadworthy, and compliant with legal standards. Offences typically include problems with vehicle condition, missing or incorrect documentation, and breaches of licensing rules.
The presence of Wolverhampton licensing officers highlighted the issue of cross-border taxi and private hire activity. Many drivers licensed in Wolverhampton operate in Warrington, which can limit local council control. This operation enabled enforcement officers from both areas to deal directly with any cross-border non-compliance.
