Court backs council decision to revoke Scunthorpe taxi driver’s licence after safety breaches

A Scunthorpe taxi driver who was caught speeding and watching videos while driving with a passenger failed in his attempt to overturn the Council’s decision to revoke his licence.

Magistrates have upheld North Lincolnshire Council’s immediate revocation of the licence, confirming the driver was not “fit and proper” to carry passengers.

Mr Shah Abu Sufian Md Sheruzzaman Siddiquee, 44, of Ashdown Avenue, Scunthorpe, had his taxi driver’s licence revoked in January 2025. The immediate revocation came after five videos were received of him speeding and watching videos whilst driving.

Licensed drivers are legally required to be considered fit and proper. Drivers are subject to strict standards to ensure public safety.

At a hearing held on Friday 5 December 2025 at Grimsby Magistrates’ Court, the court upheld North Lincolnshire Council’s decision, agreeing that Mr Siddiquee was not fit and proper to hold a driver’s licence and confirming that the Council upheld its duties.

As part of its ruling, Mr Siddiquee was ordered to pay the full legal costs incurred by the Council in bringing the case forward – over £2,000.