A TAXI driver has been let off with a warning by licensing chiefs despite his conviction for driving without due care and attention and failing to stop after an accident.

Bolton Council’s licensing committee heard that the cabbie had been convicted of the offences after an incident in August last year, resulting in him being hit with a fine and penalty points.

These are considered “major offences” under council policy.

But the traffic offences sub-committee found the driver’s evidence was “truthful and remorseful”.

Minutes from the hearing, held at Bolton Town Hall, add: “The driver gave detailed evidence of the incident and stated that only slight damage had been caused to the other vehicle.

“Members viewed pictures of the slight damage that had been caused to the vehicle and therefore agreed to issue him with a warning letter on this occasion.”

The driver had also declared the conviction as required.

The meeting was chaired by Cllr Sue Haworth. Councillor Martin Donaghy, Paul Wild and Stuart Haslam made up the sub-committee panel.