Haven't bothered with this article, but this is the
headline (and strapline) from Examiner Live, and the stuff below is from the West Yorkshire Police Facebook page on which the article is based. I mean, does the headline seem consistent with what's in the actual police Facebook post?
Taxis in Huddersfield and Kirklees stopped by police for safety checks and staggering amount failhttps://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/wes ... y-29213999Traffic operation in New Hey Road, Huddersfield, catches several drivers outThis is the police stuff - note that the operation was about more than just 'taxis'. And the specific 'taxi' bit is highlighted.
West Yorkshire Police - Huddersfield wrote:
Traffic Operation - New Hey Road
Huddersfield and Rural NPT Team 1 officers worked in partnership with DVSA and Kirklees Licensing colleagues on New Hey Road on Monday 20th May 2024 conducting checks on the safety of vehicles, and licensing compliance.
The following was found:
• 45 vehicles were stopped and checked.
• 3 x Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) were issued due to driving without insurance. The drivers have been reported to court.
• A further TOR was issued for a vehicle having two tyres below the legal tread.
• 18 taxis were stopped and checked. One driver was suspended and five were given rectification tickets for vehicle defects.
• 1 x Vehicle Defective Notice was issued for the need for minor rectification within the next 14 days.
https://www.facebook.com/WYPHuddersfiel ... 6F2ruvNLxl
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