Posted on the 13th October 2025 in PHTM News

MAN GRANTED TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE BY NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL DESPITE SPEEDING CONVICTION

North Ayrshire Licensing Committee has granted a taxi driver’s licence to Scott Craig for one year, despite an objection from Police Scotland regarding a speeding conviction.

Police Scotland objected to the application, stating they felt Mr. Craig was “not a fit and proper person” for the role.

The objection was based on a conviction from September 15 at Glasgow City Justice of the Peace Court. The court found that on February 19, Mr. Craig drove a heavy goods vehicle at 76mph in a 50mph zone on the M74 in Glasgow.

He was fined £155, received a £10 surcharge, and had his licence endorsed.

Mr. Craig explained that he initially failed to comply with a conditional fixed penalty offer because he was two days late in trying to pay the fine. He claimed he did not receive a subsequent letter from the Procurator Fiscal before being given a court date.

Addressing the offence, Mr. Craig admitted his speed “crept up” because he was “running a bit late” while working, but conceded “there was no excuse for that.”

Councillor John Bell remarked that 76mph in a 50mph zone was “quite excessive.”

Despite the police objection, the committee unanimously agreed to grant the licence, which was moved by Cllr Ronnie Stalker and seconded by Cllr Cameron Inglis.

Chair Eleanor Collier concluded the decision with a warning to Mr Craig stating: “If there were any further endorsements, we would need to know as it could result in further action, so do not speed and drive safely because we are putting our trust in you with the people of North Ayrshire."


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