Taxi operator fined for driving recklessly behind an ambulance

A taxi operator has been fined $2,500 for driving recklessly behind an ambulance while it was blasting its siren.

According to a release from the police, the taxi operator drove behind the ambulance in an effort to avoid being stuck in traffic. He was taken to court, where he pleaded guilty and was fined.

The release from the police said the Traffic Department of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has embarked on a series of initiatives which saw six drivers being charged for dangerous driving over the past week.

Charged with dangerous driving were four minibus operators, one taxi driver and the driver of a privately owned motor vehicle. Two of the minibus operators were also charged with using an uninsured motor vehicle.

Superintendent John stated that the driver of the minibus which was involved in an accident in the vicinity of the roundabout in Arnos Vale was charged for dangerous driving and his license was subsequently suspended by the Commissioner of Police Colin John pending the outcome of the charge.

Superintendent John also said that following an accident took place on the Mandela Highway involving a minibus, the driver of the minibus was charged for dangerous driving and subsequently had his license suspended by the Commissioner of Police pending the outcome of the charge.

Superintendent John urged the general public to continue to abide with the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act Regulations as the Traffic Department striveS to ensure that the roads of St. Vincent and the Grenadines are made safe.