An Aberbargoed taxi driver has been prosecuted for driving while suspended.
Wendy Faulkner, age 47, from Dyffryn Street in Aberbargoed, was suspended from driving taxis due to a medical condition.
However, she was taken to court by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team after she was caught driving a licensed Hackney Carriages taxi and carrying a passenger.
The case was heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court on November 15.
Faulkner failed to attend court, therefore the case was proven and she was found guilty in her absence of an offence under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.
She was fined £400 with a surcharge of £40, and Caerphilly County Borough Council was awarded full costs of £438.20. A 14 day collection order for the total amount was made.