Leuven (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Leuven, police stopped a taxi speeding in Grote Markt. The driver, required to wear glasses (code 01.06), violated rules, highlighting the importance of safety in pedestrian zones.
In Leuven, police saw a taxi speeding in a pedestrian area called the Grote Markt, where cars are only allowed to pick up passengers. The driver wasn’t picking anyone up and was driving too fast, which is against the rules. Police said that cars in these areas should go as slow as people walking. Since the driver had no reason to be there and was speeding, he broke the traffic rules. This reminds everyone to follow the regulations in pedestrian zones to keep the area safe.
Did a taxi driver in Leuven break the 01.06 rule by driving without glasses?
When the police stopped the taxi later on, they found out that the driver’s license had a special code 01.06 meaning he needed to wear glasses or contact lenses while driving. It has been said that this rule is significant for professional drivers like taxi drivers, who must meet stricter health standards for their licenses. To keep their professional license, taxi drivers must regularly have medical check-ups to make sure they meet all health and safety rules, including vision standards.
This rule isn’t just for taxi drivers. The same code, 01.06, also applies to regular drivers, meaning they have to wear glasses or contact lenses if their doctor says. But unlike professional drivers, regular drivers don’t have to have regular medical check-ups to keep their license. Professional drivers have a higher level of responsibility and are checked more closely because they spend more time on the road, making sure they keep their passengers and others safe.
It has been said that the taxi driver’s mistake could have led to serious issues. If the code is on a driver’s license, it means they must wear glasses, and driving without them is like driving without a license. The police would have to inform the public prosecutor’s office. They could decide that the car cannot be used for a while, meaning the driver would have to walk. However, since the driver had his glasses in the car, they didn’t take that step. A report was made about the different rules he broke.
