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Correspondence Steve Cairns meeting with J.L.Beet 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. Attached are the Traffic offences committed by Taxi drivers, which
can be dealt with by a police Officer. Increasingly, over the past few months, Inverness Traffic Wardens
have been open to verbal abuse from taxi drivers who take exception
at being requested to move on when illegally parked. 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 Taxis 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. Traffic Wardens are continually giving leeway to parking, especially at Castle Wynd and Margaret Street, where taxis. 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. 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
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