Request ID: FOI-0327-2324 Date published: 26 May 2023
You asked
Does TFL keep a record of the number of penalty points taxi drivers have on their DVLA driving license?
If yes. Can you tell me how many taxi drivers are currently licensed as taxi drivers with 12 or more penalty points on their driving license?
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-0327-2324
Thank you for your request received on 4 May 2023 asking for information about taxi drivers with points on their licence.
Your request has been processed in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Whilst TfL may hold some information about penalty points that have been applied to licensees DVLA’s driver licence, complete and accurate details will be held by the DVLA or the Courts.
Further information on the licensing requirements for taxi and PHV drivers can be found on our website here: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/apply-for-a-taxi-driver-licence and here: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/private-hire-driver-licence.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
