On Friday 23rd November, Hyndburn Councillors Chris Fisher and Tim O'Kane (pictured below) oversaw a secretly planned operation spot checking the safety and compliance of Private Hire and Hackney vehicles in the borough.
The multi agency operation involved local Councillors, Police with ANPR (Automatic number plate recognition), VOSA and the councils own proactive licensing enforcement team.
Cllr Chris Fisher said " We asked the Police to target random Private Hire and Hackney Cabs and bring them in for a spot safety check. These checks included brakes, lights, suspension and tyres. Drivers were also checked by our licensing team and insurances by the Police."
"I would like to thank everyone who took part in this hugely successful operation last night.
Out of the 18 vehicles we tested a staggering 9 had serious defects and were issued with PG9 notices on the spot and taxi plates seized. Defects found included broken suspension spring, serious brake defects, no headlights and worn tyres."
"I wish to send out a clear message to operators in the borough that this is not a one off exercise, public safety is our primary focus and the vehicles they hire must be safe and comply with the law. Operators who don't share this view will be pursued and taken off the road"
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