A dodgy limo operator nabbed big style...
21 August 2007, 11:12 AM
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A dodgy limo operator nabbed big style...
This press release caught my eye, just thought I'd share it with everybody. Just note the number of points on this guy's licence now..................
Illegal limousine operator fined £14k
A Bradford-based limousine operator has been fined £14,200 including costs after a series of extremely serious irregularities were discovered. Mohammed Saleem Nawaz, who trades as Oasis Limousines Ltd, received the £10,200 fine plus £4,000 costs for a range of offences including driving without insurance, fraudulent use of registration plates, fraudulent use of Vehicle Excise Duty and not having a PSV operator licence or a Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF). Mr Nawaz also had 31 points endorsed on his driving licence at Leeds Crown Court earlier this month.
The defendant originally claimed he had attempted to obtain an O-licence but this was disproved and he then stated his intention to make an application in due course. He was instructed to repay the debt at a minimum rate of £500-per-month, and warned that failure to do so would almost certainly lead to a prison sentence.
It was only after an exceptional hardship case was fought that Mr Nawaz escaped disqualification. He is also due to face proceedings for further offences, again relating to a failure to obtain the correct PSV licences and O-licences and associated offences.
VOSA’s Head of Traffic Enforcement Policy Neil Barlow said: “Although we are more than aware that the majority of limousine operators conduct their business in a safe fashion, VOSA will continue to crackdown on the reckless minority who put the public at risk in this way. The fines imposed show just how seriously we take this issue, and this was an exceptionally good piece of work from our team in Leeds.”
“VOSA is continuing to work with the Police, Department for Transport and industry groups to ensure safe operation of this type of vehicle. We advise members of the public to check at least the following points prior to making a booking. Does the driver hold a PCV driving licence and has he been screened by the Criminal Records Bureau? Does the vehicle contain basic safety items (first aid kit, fire extinguisher)? Do the forward-facing seats have seatbelts? Anyone in doubt should call VOSA’s hotline on 0870 60 60 440.”
Illegal limousine operator fined £14k
A Bradford-based limousine operator has been fined £14,200 including costs after a series of extremely serious irregularities were discovered. Mohammed Saleem Nawaz, who trades as Oasis Limousines Ltd, received the £10,200 fine plus £4,000 costs for a range of offences including driving without insurance, fraudulent use of registration plates, fraudulent use of Vehicle Excise Duty and not having a PSV operator licence or a Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF). Mr Nawaz also had 31 points endorsed on his driving licence at Leeds Crown Court earlier this month.
The defendant originally claimed he had attempted to obtain an O-licence but this was disproved and he then stated his intention to make an application in due course. He was instructed to repay the debt at a minimum rate of £500-per-month, and warned that failure to do so would almost certainly lead to a prison sentence.
It was only after an exceptional hardship case was fought that Mr Nawaz escaped disqualification. He is also due to face proceedings for further offences, again relating to a failure to obtain the correct PSV licences and O-licences and associated offences.
VOSA’s Head of Traffic Enforcement Policy Neil Barlow said: “Although we are more than aware that the majority of limousine operators conduct their business in a safe fashion, VOSA will continue to crackdown on the reckless minority who put the public at risk in this way. The fines imposed show just how seriously we take this issue, and this was an exceptionally good piece of work from our team in Leeds.”
“VOSA is continuing to work with the Police, Department for Transport and industry groups to ensure safe operation of this type of vehicle. We advise members of the public to check at least the following points prior to making a booking. Does the driver hold a PCV driving licence and has he been screened by the Criminal Records Bureau? Does the vehicle contain basic safety items (first aid kit, fire extinguisher)? Do the forward-facing seats have seatbelts? Anyone in doubt should call VOSA’s hotline on 0870 60 60 440.”
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21 August 2007, 12:17 PM
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Limos should have to carry a licence plate in the same fashion that hackney carriages have to.
There are organisations that control the industry such as NLCA - National Limousine and Chauffeur Association - earlier known as NLA
There are organisations that control the industry such as NLCA - National Limousine and Chauffeur Association - earlier known as NLA
21 August 2007, 12:59 PM
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Mr Nawaz also had 31 points endorsed on his driving licence. It was only after an exceptional hardship case was fought that Mr Nawaz escaped disqualification.
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21 August 2007, 01:23 PM
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Exceptional hardship case? Are they trying to say that this chap was experiencing hardship, running a limo company illegally? Oooh, that's real hardship that is, we're talking living in a slum and eating out of bins aren't we.
Anyone want to take a bet he won't be back doing this with fake ID within a few months?
Anyone want to take a bet he won't be back doing this with fake ID within a few months?
21 August 2007, 03:11 PM
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His company website is still up and running by the way.
Limousines & Limo hire nights out school proms all events for limousines or bentley or mercedes benz harley truck lincoln navigator pink limos
I searched for it after I found the article. Looking at his vehicles, 18 people in a stretch Hummer is advertised, if he was carrying passengers without insurance, nevermind, 31 points I'd have jailed the tw*t.
Oh and don't forget he's due back in court to answer further charges..........
Me posting this was just to serve as a warning for anyone hiring a limo from what look like reputable companies. People need to start asking more questions.
Limousines & Limo hire nights out school proms all events for limousines or bentley or mercedes benz harley truck lincoln navigator pink limos
I searched for it after I found the article. Looking at his vehicles, 18 people in a stretch Hummer is advertised, if he was carrying passengers without insurance, nevermind, 31 points I'd have jailed the tw*t.
Oh and don't forget he's due back in court to answer further charges..........
Me posting this was just to serve as a warning for anyone hiring a limo from what look like reputable companies. People need to start asking more questions.
21 August 2007, 03:24 PM
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Exceptional hardship - i'd take the hummer off him. Lets face it, bet he's hardly paying tax on it and he's got tons of cash under the matress or with other members of the family.
Dodgy as. Another example of the useless, toothless courts.
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Dodgy as. Another example of the useless, toothless courts.
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21 August 2007, 03:28 PM
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Hardship case???
Assuming he is leasing those vehicles it is a massive outlay. My Brother-in0-law half owen a limo company, his stretch cost him £45,000. And the company had three of them.
This bloke has at least eight - Including a phantom. He is not anywhere near hardship.
Assuming he is leasing those vehicles it is a massive outlay. My Brother-in0-law half owen a limo company, his stretch cost him £45,000. And the company had three of them.
This bloke has at least eight - Including a phantom. He is not anywhere near hardship.
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Hardship case???
Assuming he is leasing those vehicles it is a massive outlay. My Brother-in0-law half owen a limo company, his stretch cost him £45,000. And the company had three of them.
This bloke has at least eight - Including a phantom. He is not anywhere near hardship.
Assuming he is leasing those vehicles it is a massive outlay. My Brother-in0-law half owen a limo company, his stretch cost him £45,000. And the company had three of them.
This bloke has at least eight - Including a phantom. He is not anywhere near hardship.
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because he's not paying tax or insurance on them by the sound of it!
no doubt he's devout too so he won't have any loans or be paying interest on them.
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no doubt he's devout too so he won't have any loans or be paying interest on them.
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I was going to use this shower of sh1te for my wedding day (we wanted a Bentley)
Had real deep concerns about them even after a couple of phone calls and pulled the plug on them, didn't have any confidence whatsoever...looks like I had them weighed up !!
Used Rent a Bentley from Gently Bentley in the end, deffo reccomend them
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This press release caught my eye, just thought I'd share it with everybody. Just note the number of points on this guy's licence now..................
Illegal limousine operator fined £14k
A Bradford-based limousine operator has been fined £14,200 including costs after a series of extremely serious irregularities were discovered. Mohammed Saleem Nawaz, who trades as Oasis Limousines Ltd, received the £10,200 fine plus £4,000 costs for a range of offences including driving without insurance, fraudulent use of registration plates, fraudulent use of Vehicle Excise Duty and not having a PSV operator licence or a Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF). Mr Nawaz also had 31 points endorsed on his driving licence at Leeds Crown Court earlier this month.
The defendant originally claimed he had attempted to obtain an O-licence but this was disproved and he then stated his intention to make an application in due course. He was instructed to repay the debt at a minimum rate of £500-per-month, and warned that failure to do so would almost certainly lead to a prison sentence.
It was only after an exceptional hardship case was fought that Mr Nawaz escaped disqualification. He is also due to face proceedings for further offences, again relating to a failure to obtain the correct PSV licences and O-licences and associated offences.
VOSA’s Head of Traffic Enforcement Policy Neil Barlow said: “Although we are more than aware that the majority of limousine operators conduct their business in a safe fashion, VOSA will continue to crackdown on the reckless minority who put the public at risk in this way. The fines imposed show just how seriously we take this issue, and this was an exceptionally good piece of work from our team in Leeds.”
“VOSA is continuing to work with the Police, Department for Transport and industry groups to ensure safe operation of this type of vehicle. We advise members of the public to check at least the following points prior to making a booking. Does the driver hold a PCV driving licence and has he been screened by the Criminal Records Bureau? Does the vehicle contain basic safety items (first aid kit, fire extinguisher)? Do the forward-facing seats have seatbelts? Anyone in doubt should call VOSA’s hotline on 0870 60 60 440.”
Illegal limousine operator fined £14k
A Bradford-based limousine operator has been fined £14,200 including costs after a series of extremely serious irregularities were discovered. Mohammed Saleem Nawaz, who trades as Oasis Limousines Ltd, received the £10,200 fine plus £4,000 costs for a range of offences including driving without insurance, fraudulent use of registration plates, fraudulent use of Vehicle Excise Duty and not having a PSV operator licence or a Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF). Mr Nawaz also had 31 points endorsed on his driving licence at Leeds Crown Court earlier this month.
The defendant originally claimed he had attempted to obtain an O-licence but this was disproved and he then stated his intention to make an application in due course. He was instructed to repay the debt at a minimum rate of £500-per-month, and warned that failure to do so would almost certainly lead to a prison sentence.
It was only after an exceptional hardship case was fought that Mr Nawaz escaped disqualification. He is also due to face proceedings for further offences, again relating to a failure to obtain the correct PSV licences and O-licences and associated offences.
VOSA’s Head of Traffic Enforcement Policy Neil Barlow said: “Although we are more than aware that the majority of limousine operators conduct their business in a safe fashion, VOSA will continue to crackdown on the reckless minority who put the public at risk in this way. The fines imposed show just how seriously we take this issue, and this was an exceptionally good piece of work from our team in Leeds.”
“VOSA is continuing to work with the Police, Department for Transport and industry groups to ensure safe operation of this type of vehicle. We advise members of the public to check at least the following points prior to making a booking. Does the driver hold a PCV driving licence and has he been screened by the Criminal Records Bureau? Does the vehicle contain basic safety items (first aid kit, fire extinguisher)? Do the forward-facing seats have seatbelts? Anyone in doubt should call VOSA’s hotline on 0870 60 60 440.”
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Yup, the cash economy is going strong in this part of the world. I dont have a problem with it, other than the fact that a lot of the money no doubt stems from drugs/accident claim scams etc..........which kind of makes it a pretty dubious place to be!
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