Suspended sentences for Goldline Taxis and Coaches directors 11 July 2013

Ian Trussler, a partner and transport manager, and Kenneth Trussler, a partner of Goldline Taxis and Coaches have each received suspended prison sentences following a VOSA investigation that revealed falsified tachograph records as far back as 2008.

Ian Trussler, 40, received a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years and was ordered to pay £25,500 costs. Kenneth Trussler, 67, received a six-week prison sentence suspended for two years and was ordered to pay £18,200 costs.

In addition, a company driver pleaded guilty to false driving records and was fined £1,500 with £1,000 costs. In previous hearings three other drivers were charged with driving offences, with fines ranging from £240 to £2,000. Two received driving bans for six and 12 months.

"This ruling sends out a clear message to other operators and drivers," comments Alex Fiddes, VOSA's operations director.

"There should be no doubt that, if you choose to operate illegally there will be serious consequences. VOSA's investigators will work diligently and resolutely to ensure that people who put other road users at risk are brought to justice."

Author
John Challen

Related Companies
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

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