Why is it that taxis can speed never get stopped or do things that we would get ticket for?

Question

Why is it that taxis can speed never get stopped or do things that we would get ticket for?

Answer 1

They do occasionally but I think it has something to do with their city contracts or working in the city and if they were to receive tickets as we all know they deserve, then they could probably strike or something like that and then put a stranglehold on the city.

Answer 2

I was just in a taxi last week that got a ticket for an illegal U-turn.

Answer 3

That's a good question, and I have seen a taxi get pulled over for speeding. Of course he was weaving lanes too so he really needed to get pulled.

cheers.

Answer 4

The police should answer.

Answer 5

Because they haul the hookers to the cops for freebies.  A win win situation for all.

Answer 6

Very good question but I would guess the police would have no time left for more serious crimes if they stopped them every single time they were speeding!  That does drive me insane though.  I don't have a car & have a double pram, & whenever I am crossing a road, you can guarantee a taxi won't stop for me, even in the pouring rain!

Answer 7

I see all sorts of people rolling through stop signs, including police cars.  I think the police give a pass to others who work on the road, like cab and truck drivers.   Ain't fair but it happens.