We have received a complaint that drivers are going to the toilet on the Elm Park Tavern parking area in Stringes Lane. Although it is OK for you to park there, it is not OK to urinate. Neighbours are taking photos and passing them to the authorities. Please do not risk your badge by doing this in public
VW Passat Wolves Plated
Taxi for Sale
- VW Passat 1.9TDI Highline Model
- Wolves Plate until June 2019
- Mileage 195,000
- Diesel
- Full Leather Interior
Call Abdul Hafiz on 07828 254354 for further enquiries
Mobile Phone Use in a 247 Taxi
Using a phone or a Sat Nav when driving a 247 Car results in a £20 fine, but this is nothing compared to what Police will do to you.
It’s illegal to hold a phone or sat nav while driving or riding a motorcycle. You must have hands-free access, such as:
- a bluetooth headset
- voice command
- a dashboard holder or mat
- a windscreen mount
- a built-in sat nav
The device must not block your view of the road and traffic ahead.
You must stay in full control of your vehicle at all times. The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted and you can be prosecuted.
The law still applies to you if you’re:
- stopped at traffic lights
- queuing in traffic
- supervising a learner driver
When you can use a hand-held phone
You can use a hand-held phone if either of these apply:
- you’re safely parked
- you need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and it’s unsafe or impractical to stop
Penalties
You can get 6 penalty points and a £200 fine if you use a hand-held phone when driving. You’ll also lose your licence if you passed your driving test in the last 2 years.
You can get 3 penalty points if you don’t have a full view of the road and traffic ahead or proper control of the vehicle.
You can also be taken to court where you can:
- be banned from driving or riding
- get a maximum fine of £1,000 (£2,500 if you’re driving a lorry or bus)
- https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law
Car Seat Rules – Under 3’s in a taxi
CAR SEAT RULES FOR TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES
https://www.gov.uk/child-car-seats-the-rules/when-a-child-can-travel-without-a-car-seat
Children under 3 years old
When a child can travel without a car seat
A child aged 3 or older can travel in a back seat without a child car seat and without a seat belt if the vehicle doesn’t have one.
In most cases, children under 3 must always be in a child car seat.
The rules are different if:
- the child is in a taxi or minicab
- the child is in a minibus, coach or van
- the child is on an unexpected journey, for example an emergency
- there’s no room for another car seaTaxis and minicabs (private hire vehicles)
If the driver doesn’t provide the correct child car seat, children can travel without one – but only if they travel on a rear seat:
- and wear an adult seat belt if they’re 3 or older
- without a seat belt if they’re under 3
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CAN THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS EXCEED WHAT YOUR VEHICLE LICENCE ALLOWS YOU TO CARRY SO A CAR CANNOT CARRY MORE THAN 4 PERSONS INCLUDING THE BABY.