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Correspondence

Steve Cairns meeting with J.L.Beet
Divisional Traffic Warden Manager

Thanks for coming down to see myself and Sgt Gus Stewart yesterday afternoon, at relatively short notice. I think that the meeting was a positive step forward, and you are aware of the problems that the Traffic Wardens are encountering with the very small minority of the taxi drivers. As you said, an incident on Saturday where a Warden was getting hassle from a driver was witnessed by another Taxi driver who brought it to your attention.

Both Sgt Stewart and myself would be grateful if you could convey to as many of your members as possible what was discussed, along with enforcement that the Police will undertake in the areas of concern. Sgt Stewart fully went through the offences, and answered your concerns in connection with 'U'' turning, and the right hand turning into Station Square. We know that their are taxi drivers that are not connected with your association, however, I'm sure the word will spread through to them also. We must stress that both the Police and us have a good working partnership with the majority of the drivers, and we understand that spaces are limited, however, these concerns must be addressed to Highland Council. Drivers seen by Wardens to be illegally parking, waiting etc, either must not park in the first instance, or when requested to move should do so without question. I would also point out that up to date, none of the drivers concerned have been issued with a Fixed Penalty notice, only requested to move on.
If you have any further concerns etc, please don't hesitate to contact me or Sgt Stewart. I have attached a letter that was sent to the previous Chair of the Association,

Regards

John


J.L.Beet
Divisional Traffic Warden Manager
Northern Constabulary
East Division
Inverness Area Command

Attached are the Traffic offences committed by Taxi drivers, which can be dealt with by a police Officer.
As discussed, I would be grateful if you could post this, on your association web-site, and through the driver’s network, outlining what they could be charged for.

Increasingly, over the past few month’s, Inverness Traffic Wardens have been open to verbal abuse from taxi drivers who take exception at being requested to move on when illegally parked.
Although we recognise that this is only applying to the small minority of drivers, this is totally un-acceptable.

Un-like other Cities and Towns, we pride ourselves in the service that we offer, and recognise that all parties have a job to do, and we have to work together in achieving this, therefore on occasions where the Taxi’s are illegally parked, the Wardens often prefer to have a quiet word and ask them to move, as opposed to issuing a Fixed penalty Notice, although on occasions, this is not possible depending on circumstances surrounding the offence committed.

We do expect co-operation, and not a torrent of abuse thrown back at us.
These drivers know they are committing an offence, so they should be thankful they are not getting a penalty, and only been requested to ‘move on’

Traffic Wardens are continually giving leeway to parking, especially at Castle Wynd and Margaret Street, where taxi’s. extend out of the taxi bay and are not challenged if it is quiet.

However, if this is to continue, we will have no option but to address this through the Area Commander and arrange for Police to deal with the offences in accordance with the attached Road Traffic Act.

We understand the un-certainties that are surrounding us all in this economic climate, and in particular, the taxi industry, with far too many plates issued in the Highland Region, and not enough space, or business, for all to sustain a level income.
Overall, you have a good team of taxi operators in the city, who have a good working relationship with us; it is a pity the minority is spoiling it for the majority.

On a personal note, I would like to thank you for your continued support that you give to the Traffic Wardens Department, and by working together, this can hopefully be resolved

Kind regards

John Beet
Divisional Traffic Warden Manager
Northern Constabulary
Inverness Area Command
Burnett Road
Inverness