Taxi driver arrested for 51 traffic warrants of arrest

By Kim Saulse
04 September 2009

Metro police officers on duty in Victoria Road, Camps Bay, yesterday arrested a taxi driver who had 51 warrants of arrests against his name.

The taxi parked illegally in a bus stop zone and the driver was fined. It was also noticed that his number plate did not correspond with the vehicles’ license disk.

He explained that he bought the vehicle two weeks ago and registered it in his name but had not renewed the number plates yet.

He was still operating on the previous owner’s licence disk. He was then told that he cannot operate with the vehicle and was requested to leave the area.

“After disobeying the officer’s instruction, he was then asked to accompany them to the Gallows Hill traffic department.

“When the database of outstanding warrants of arrest was checked, it was found that he had 51 outstanding warrants of arrests for traffic offences, ranging from failing to wear a safety belt to disobeying road traffic signs as well as numerous parking offences. The monetary value of all the warrants amounts to R38 400,” said Metro Police spokesperson Nowellen Peterson.

The driver was arrested, detained at the Central police station and appeared in court earlier today. He was denied bail and will appear in court again on Monday.