Taxi Badge refused

[Stealth Shadow 69]

Hi

 

I recently applied for a taxi badge licence , I passed the medical and the theory , but when it came to sending over my badge I received a letter starting I need to go to a tribunal and explain my criminal record and driving fines and penalties. At the tribunal I explained about my speeding fine an SP30 and an IN10 which came up to 9 points and my criminal convictions one of which I was 17 , I am now 28! They sent me out of the room and only took 3 mins to decide I shouldn't have the license and that I was an unfit and untrustworthy candidate to hold the licence of which I feel cheated .

 

I know at least 3 taxi drivers with worse on their criminal record that have been granted licensed. I paid over £250 and wish to appeal. I have already been provisionally approved for a job at my local firm. I can't afford solicitors. Can someone help me , I need advise. I only have 21 days to appeal.

Edited July 7, 2012 by Stealth Shadow 69

[dx100uk]

probaly the criminal convictions.

 

many councils dont even allow drivers to have ANY points or ANYTHING on their enhanced CRB

 

if anything shows they revoke the licence.

 

dx

[Stealth Shadow 69]

A bit harsh , I'm gonna fight it in the magistrates court .

[dx100uk]

dont think you can.

 

its a council committe decision nothing to do with the courts sadly.

 

dx

[Stealth Shadow 69]

They told me in the committee I can appeal in the courts, before 21 days of receiving the their report.

[Emmzzi]

what was the conviction? theft or any form of violence and your chances are very low.

[becky2585]

I agree with emmzzi. You also imply you have several convictions, and only one was from 17. Without knowing the full picture, it's difficult to help you.

[Emmzzi]

and an IN 10 is no insurance isn't it? Come on.. for a taxi licence? Be serious! Don't waste your time, look at other jobs.

[Stealth Shadow 69]

I only have the one caution when I was 17.

I agree with emmzzi. You also imply you have several convictions, and only one was from 17. Without knowing the full picture, it's difficult to help you.

[citizenB]

I agree with emmzzi. You also imply you have several convictions, and only one was from 17. Without knowing the full picture, it's difficult to help you.

 

I only have the one caution when I was 17.

 

 

At the tribunal I explained about my speeding fine an SP30 and an IN10 which came up to 9 points and my criminal convictions one of which I was 17 , I am now 28!

 

Your statement above implies that you have more than one conviction !!

[assisted blonde]

There is no obligation on the licensing committee to issue a PH or HC licence where there are convictions of any sort, they have a duty of care to the public and therefore have to be very careful, however you may find a neighboring authority slightly more willing to issue a badge as the criteria varies from LA to LA. A HC badege will be nore difficult to obtain than a PH one. You will however have to appear before a licensing committee and they will decide on your case.

If you have 9 points on your licence and one of those is for no insurance and criminal convictions within the last 10 years I would say based on experience that you have no chance of a taxi Badge and i would seriously suggest that you look at alternative work.

Edited July 7, 2012 by assisted blonde