Taxi Drivers and Convictions Delayed | Belfast News

Taxi drivers with serious convictions, like sex offenses, are facing new scrutiny as the Department for Infrastructure pushes to close loopholes in the licensing system. Despite police sometimes alerting the Driver and Vehicle Agency to criminal charges, delays of up to five years have allowed dangerous drivers to remain on the road. The system currently relies too heavily on self-reporting — a process that fails too often — and officials are now racing to overhaul it to ensure public safety isn’t compromised. While only about two drivers per year have been caught for failing to disclose convictions over the past five years, the department is determined to act faster and smarter to prevent future risks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85554bfd1bf08452