Posted on the 10th March 2026 in PHTM News

GWYNEDD DRIVER BACK BEHIND THE WHEEL AFTER HITTING PEDESTRIAN ON DANGEROUS CORNER

A veteran taxi driver in Gwynedd has been allowed to keep his licence after a licensing committee ruled he remains a "fit and proper person," despite an accident that left a pedestrian injured.

Mr. A, who has spent over 15 years in the trade, faced a review of his suitability after he hit a member of the public on what was described as a “dark and dangerous corner” in April 2025.

The incident led to a court conviction for driving without due care and attention, resulting in six penalty points and a £390 fine.

However, evidence presented to Gwynedd Council's sub-committee suggested that "the driver was not driving unreasonably" at the time. Even the person who was hit provided testimony stating the applicant was not speeding.

The committee also had to address the fact that the driver had been operating on an expired licence for two months.

Mr. A claimed he never received a reminder letter because he had recently moved house. While the committee accepted this "honest" explanation, they sternly reminded him that it is "the individual’s legal responsibility to renew a licence" regardless of reminders.

In deciding to grant the new licence, officials pointed to his "excellent driving record" and the fact that he had never received a complaint in his long career.

His representative argued the accident was "among the least serious motor vehicle offences" and noted that losing his licence would mean losing his livelihood.

Ultimately, the sub-committee concluded that the driver’s "good character" outweighed the collision, determining he was still a "responsible taxi driver" worthy of returning to the road.


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