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Posted on the 28th October 2024 in PHTM News
UNLICENSED NORFOLK PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER FINED AFTER UNDERCOVER STING
A private hire driver from Great Massingham has been slapped with a hefty fine after being caught operating without a licence.
Kevin Turner was caught in an undercover sting operation after West Norfolk Council had been tipped off that he was operating an unlicensed service.
Council officers booked two journeys with Turner, who used his own vehicle to transport passengers between West Acre, Great Massingham, and King's Lynn.
When interviewed, Turner admitted to acting as a private hire driver without the necessary licences and insurance. He also failed to register as a private hire proprietor.
King's Lynn Magistrates' Court found Turner guilty in his absence on 9 October 9.
He was ordered to pay a total of £2,090 in fines, costs, and surcharges, and received eight penalty points on his driving licence.
Councillor Jim Moriarty, Cabinet Member for Licensing at West Norfolk Council, expressed his concern over unlicensed drivers. He emphasised the importance of licensing procedures, which include medical checks, background checks and vehicle inspections.
"Unlicensed drivers bypass these essential safeguards, putting public safety at risk," he said. "It's unfair to licensed drivers who adhere to the regulations."
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