A taxi driver has been reported for summons after stopping in a live lane on the A50 dual carriageway, causing significant disruption and posing a serious danger to other motorists.
Staffordshire Police Roads Unit highlighted the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter), sharing an image of the vehicle involved – a grey Toyota C-HR, believed to be licensed by Wolverhampton Council (although it may be Birmingham-licensed, as the image quality makes it difficult to confirm).
According to the post, the driver had stopped in a live lane of the busy dual carriageway in an attempt to sort out their sat nav. This reckless decision led to a dangerous situation, with vehicles reportedly swerving to avoid a collision. The resulting obstruction also caused tailbacks on the route.
The Roads Policing Unit wrote:
“If you’re lost please don’t stop in a live lane of a dual carriageway to sort the Sat Nav. Unlike this taxi driver we came across on the A50 where other cars had swerving out the way to avoid a collision & also causing unnecessary tail backs. Driver reported for summons.”
Dual carriageways, especially roads like the A50, are high-speed routes where stopping in a live lane is not only illegal but extremely hazardous. Drivers are advised to exit the carriageway safely if they need to check navigation or resolve any issues with their vehicle.
Wolverhampton-plated private hire vehicles have frequently made headlines in recent months due to concerns over licensing standards and enforcement outside of their licensed area. This latest incident may reignite debate over the regulation of cross-border private hire drivers.
Police have not released further details at this stage, but the taxi driver will face legal consequences for the dangerous stop.
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