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Author:  captain cab [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 12:07 am ]
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Birchanger taxi driver seen using mobile telephone loses licence in council prosecution




A TAXI driver from Birchanger has lost his driving licence after an Uttlesford District Council enforcement officer spotted him using a mobile phone while driving.

Simon Yardley, licensed as a private hire/hackney carriage (PH/HC) driver by the authority, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Wednesday, February 12) to answer the charge.

He pleaded not guilty but was convicted and banned from driving for six months under the penalty points totting-up procedure. He was also fined £125 and was ordered to pay full costs of £900.11 and a victim surcharge of £20.

On July 1 last year, Mr Yardley was seen by the UDC officer using his mobile while driving his taxi in Saffron Walden town centre.

Since he already had nine points on his licence and three of these were for using a mobile while driving, the council decided to prosecute.

Cllr Alastair Walters, UDC’s cabinet member for community safety with responsibility for licensing, said: “Mr Yardley will now appear before the licensing and environmental health committee for them to consider revocation of his PH/HC licence as he now falls below our standards as he has been disqualified from driving.

“He will not meet our standards until three years after the disqualification expires or 12 months after the licence is reissued, whichever is later.”

http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/ ... 163806.htm
Author:  rambo [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:00 pm ]
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Fair decision.
Author:  Skull [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:29 pm ]
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rambo wrote:
Fair decision.



So when was the last time you used your mobile phone in your car or taxi? :-|
Author:  rambo [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:55 pm ]
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Skull wrote:
rambo wrote:
Fair decision.



So when was the last time you used your mobile phone in your car or taxi? :-|


I don't when i'm driving.
Author:  grandad [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:01 pm ]
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Skull wrote:
rambo wrote:
Fair decision.



So when was the last time you used your mobile phone in your car or taxi? :-|

That isn't the point. Every one knows that it is against the law. If you choose to ignore the law then you have to take the consequences. If that means you reach the points needed to be banned then you are banned.
Author:  Skull [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:37 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
Skull wrote:
rambo wrote:
Fair decision.



So when was the last time you used your mobile phone in your car or taxi? :-|

That isn't the point. Every one knows that it is against the law. If you choose to ignore the law then you have to take the consequences. If that means you reach the points needed to be banned then you are banned.



Ah I see, so what you are saying, is that he has committed the greatest crime of all, stupidity? Well, it's reassuring to know that you are every bit as guilty as him, you've just not been caught ... yet ... =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Author:  grandad [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:30 am ]
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Skull wrote:


Ah I see, so what you are saying, is that he has committed the greatest crime of all, stupidity? Well, it's reassuring to know that you are every bit as guilty as him, you've just not been caught ... yet ... =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

I didn't say that I do it. I use a hands free kit when in the car. Read the report again and you will see that this was also the second time that he has received points for the same offense. Extremely stupid yes. Drink drivers are stupid for driving whilst over the limit. Are you saying that they shouldn't be banned as well.
Author:  tangarinearmy [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:33 pm ]
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grandad

if skull says its so then im afraid it is so.
Author:  Skull [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:33 pm ]
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Grandad writes:

Quote:
I didn't say that I do it. I use a hands free kit when in the car. Read the report again and you will see that this was also the second time that he has received points for the same offense. Extremely stupid yes. Drink drivers are stupid for driving whilst over the limit. Are you saying that they shouldn't be banned as well.



Ah so what you are saying, is that you have never used your mobile phone, on more than one occasion, while driving without the hands-free kit, and you expect everyone to believe this? :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) :---)


Oh and the same goes for you Tangers? :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) :---)
Author:  gusmac [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:10 pm ]
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I've done this on more than one occasion and I dare say most of us have. I knew it was illegal and I knew the consequences if I got caught.
It's a gamble and this idiot lost. Why he didn't just get a bluetooth after the first time, I don't understand.
Author:  Skull [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 5:16 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
I've done this on more than one occasion and I dare say most of us have. I knew it was illegal and I knew the consequences if I got caught.
It's a gamble and this idiot lost. Why he didn't just get a bluetooth after the first time, I don't understand.



Not Grandad and Tangers, they are beyond reproach. #-o They have never used their mobile phones without the hands-free while driving. :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) :---) Don't you feel privileged to keep such esteemed company? =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

We are all sinners, except for Grandad and Tangers. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  rambo [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 5:59 pm ]
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Why did'nt he just buy a hands free kit.
Drives for a living and gets done twice for the same things.
How many chances should he get?
Author:  Skull [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:19 pm ]
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rambo wrote:
Why did'nt he just buy a hands free kit.
Drives for a living and gets done twice for the same things.
How many chances should he get?


It could have broken or run out of power, who knows? It was stupid to get caught, but it is not something that couldn't happen to any one of us. Even if Grandad and Tangers, do believe, they are whiter than white. :---) #-o
Author:  187ums [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:36 pm ]
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Brother skull, you still driving cabs these days? Or are you washed up and turned into an internet junkie?
Author:  Skull [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:58 pm ]
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187ums wrote:
Brother skull, you still driving cabs these days? Or are you washed up and turned into an internet junkie?


I have seen the light ums. I no longer drive a cab for a living. I am building up another business, which I might add, is picking up nicely. :D

Actually, I only came back to TDO, for a laugh and to help educate people like you. After twenty years driving a cab and watching the trade go down the toilet. I feel I have a lot to offer. :D :D :D

Anyhoo, is there anything I can help you with today ums?? :wink:
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