Cyclone Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I know we have dozens of taxi threads, but I've caught on camera today the most obvious red light jump I've ever seen. A private hire taxi, here https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.4023808,-1.5006989,3a,75y,298.88h,68.99t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sGlYPtAcYp_nQcEetZ28mmA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 At the lights you can see and at the stop line you can see. The lights are red, he's stationary, I'm one set of traffic lights back. 10 seconds after I've stopped, all lights still on red. He just drives through. And off down Holme Lane. It's not a case of gambling, there's no other set of lights to be confused about. They stayed red for at least another 10 seconds, probably longer. He just got fed of waiting and decided to drive through the red light. I have it on video, should I send it to the council taxi licensing department? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggie Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 First and foremost get in contact with SYP. Ask them whether you can report this using the telephone 101 service, or online using their online reporting tool [here]. If you use the online reporting tool make sure you mention you have videographic evidence of the incident. ---------- Post added 18-04-2017 at 17:20 ---------- I should add that running a red light is a criminal offence hence why I think contact with SYP is required in the first instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Should you report it? Absolutely - at the very least the guy needs a talking to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaytie Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I know we have dozens of taxi threads, but I've caught on camera today the most obvious red light jump I've ever seen. A private hire taxi, here https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.4023808,-1.5006989,3a,75y,298.88h,68.99t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sGlYPtAcYp_nQcEetZ28mmA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 At the lights you can see and at the stop line you can see. The lights are red, he's stationary, I'm one set of traffic lights back. 10 seconds after I've stopped, all lights still on red. He just drives through. And off down Holme Lane. It's not a case of gambling, there's no other set of lights to be confused about. They stayed red for at least another 10 seconds, probably longer. He just got fed of waiting and decided to drive through the red light. I have it on video, should I send it to the council taxi licensing department? Would Chuck ,Norris send it? (Who is Chuck Norris?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nankypoo Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Would Chuck ,Norris send it? (Who is Chuck Norris?) Chuck Norris most certainly would, in a most gentle right wing evangelical Christian way that ultra right wing Americans do best. Then Chuck would give him one of his famous "Roundhouse" kicks that comes from the power of him truly lovin' the Lord then he'd just generally beat him up. (In a loving Christian way) of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggie Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Send it and keep us informed of what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentP Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Please God let it be Penistone999 driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer01 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I use this area frequently and the stupidity that can be seen daily on this junction is scary. Sending you footage to the authorities and obtaining a conviction just may spurr on others with a dash cam to do similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodie Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I think you should mind your own business. I see illegal actions on the road daily but don't make a song and dance over them. I certainly wouldn't come on here boasting just because I have a dash cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggie Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I see illegal actions on the road daily but don't make a song and dance over them. Great attitude! No doubt an exemplary citizen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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