Taxi Driver Online

Nothing particularly out of the ordinary here in terms of what was found, except perhaps the highlighted paragraph.

And not clear precisely why the other council involved was NE Derbyshire. According to Google it's based in Wingerworth, which I've never heard of

Maybe firms working in Sheffield use cross-border cars plated there...

And note the rogue use of the r-word half way down the piece. Indeed, at the kick off it simply says vehicles and drivers were *suspended*, which sounds more realistic for a roadside operation.


Sheffield taxi operation carried out to create safer roads

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ne ... fer-roads/

A recent road safety operation focussing on the safety of taxis in Sheffield city centre has led to the suspension of drivers and vehicles as we continue to strive for safe roads.

Driving a vehicle is a great responsibility and all road users have a role in reducing fatal and serious collisions on our roads.

The joint operation between road policing officers and enforcement officers from both Sheffield City Council and North-East Derbyshire Council was held on Penistone Road last Friday (8 May) with the teams checking the safety of vehicles being used for taxiing, and the documents of drivers working.

During the operation 33 cars were stopped and checked. Of those, two drivers had their vehicle licences revoked and their vehicles prohibited from being driven due to the safety of their tyres. The tyres were found to have no tread, with one having cord exposed. One of the drivers was also found to be wanted for driving offences. Six drivers were issued traffic offence reports, after vehicles were found to have defect seatbelts and lights.

Complying with all regulations, and passing checks on their vehicles, 16 drivers were thanked for their co-operation and officers explained the reason why we are conducting the checks.

Leading the work on the operation, Roads Policing Officer PC Sam Cooper said: “As roads policing officers we sadly see the devastating consequences of road traffic collisions.

“Telling a family their loved one has died is one of the worse parts of our job and reminds us why the work we do to create safer roads is so vitally important.

“These operations are not about targeting those working on the roads, they are about people taking action, changing their behaviours and ultimately saving lives.

“The majority of collisions could have been avoided by responsible driving and/ or safe vehicles. While you can’t be responsible or everyone’s actions, you can your own, and I urge all road users to do their part.”

And note, as per usual, the different emphasis - from the headline on - in the Sheffield Star's rehash


Police stop 33 taxis in Sheffield as unsafe vehicles taken off the road

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/police-t ... wn-8548372

Unsafe taxis taken off Sheffield roads during joint police operation

So 33 stopped. Two drivers with iffy tyres, one driver with an iffy license, six drivers with iffy bits on their vehicles, that makes nine.

Sixteen were thanked out of the 33; why were the other goodies not thanked? Wrong colour, maybe?

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This is the official NE Derbyshire news release. Not clear why it's being published now, almost a month after the event.

And can't be bothered wading through the fine detail. But no light shed on why NE Derbyshire LOs in particular are so, er, invested in an operation in Sheffield. And it also uses the word 'revoked' again without shedding any light on that. I'd guess it actually means 'suspended'

Some new photos, though...


Joint Taxi Operation Success between North East Derbyshire and Sheffield Licensing Officers with South Yorkshire Police

https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/news-a ... ire-police

Licensing Officers from North East Derbyshire District Council and Sheffield City Council joined forces with South Yorkshire Police on Friday 8 May for a targeted taxi safety operation on Penistone Road, Sheffield.

The team carried out checks on both vehicle condition and driver documentation to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.

During the operation, 33 vehicles from a number of Authorities were stopped and inspected. Two drivers had their vehicle licences revoked and their vehicles prohibited from being driven after tyres were found to be in a dangerous condition, including tyres with no tread and one with cord exposed. One of these drivers was also found to be wanted in connection with driving offences.

A further six drivers were issued with traffic offence reports after defects were identified, including faulty seatbelts and lights.

Officers also thanked 16 drivers who were fully compliant, with vehicles meeting safety standards and all licence documentation in order. Officers took the opportunity to explain the purpose of the checks and the importance of maintaining safe vehicles.

Roads Policing Officer PC Sam Cooper said: “As roads policing officers we sadly see the devastating consequences of road traffic collisions.

“Telling a family their loved one has died is one of the worse parts of our job and reminds us why the work we do to create safer roads is so vitally important.

“These operations are not about targeting those working on the roads, they are about people taking action, changing their behaviours and ultimately saving lives.

“The majority of collisions could have been avoided by responsible driving and / or safe vehicles. While you can’t be responsible or everyone’s actions, you can your own, and I urge all road users to do their part.”

Leader of the Council, Councillor Nigel Barker said: “Working with partner organisations allows us to take a consistent approach to safety across council boundaries. These checks help protect passengers, drivers and other road users, and reinforce the importance of maintaining safe, road‑worthy vehicles.

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