What are SJPNs and how are they becoming a huge hidden cost and problem for licensed taxi drivers?
- Perry Richardson
- Jul 6
- 2 min read

Single Justice Procedure Notices (SJPNs) have quietly become a significant burden for taxi drivers, hitting them with both steep fines and penalty points that can disrupt their livelihoods.
A SJPN replaces a court appearance for minor motoring infractions—speeding, mobile phone use, insurance lapses—processing them in writing. However, the financial penalties can go far beyond the standard fixed‑penalty notices.
