“I have been asked by a friend to chauffeur their son in my private Rolls Royce to their School Prom next week. I do this as a favour and do not get paid. My car is Mot'd, Insured for limited special occasion use and has restricted Planning Permission for Weddings. I don't have a Taxi Licence or CRB checks - this is not a business but a great night out for the kids and I'm happy to assist a friend. Where do I stand if stopped?”

“I believe that the Police and the Local Council are doing the right thing, irrespective of whether it fits in with peoples social diaries..... I would rather have my children alive and late for a party, than dead anytime.”

“Miss Rebecca, I am sorry if I was unclear. I would have hoped by now that readers would understand that I do not regard the Roman Catolic so-called "Church" as truly Christian (just look at what the Vatican stood back and allowed in World War 2), so the lack of surprise was at one of their false schools holding this sort of event. It was certainly not a nod of approval.”

“Sould have used the school mini busses insteed... lol. All this school leaveing, prom night, god ol' USof A load of old tat needs stoping anyway. I have talked to people who have felt forced by there teens to spend money that they could realy afford on them. The cars, just becouse of the size of them, they sould be overhalled at least every say, 4 months.”

“"Many of the cars are imported from America where they can only be used for five years because of the safety problems they present.
"A lot of the extended chassis can become dangerous and need to be properly safety checked to operate."

Joy Garner is an Idiot! USA has no limits on Limos and the construction is stronger and better than a stock vehicle. Am familiar with several companies and NO Problems outside regular Maintenance is required!”

“Police need to Inspect and Check Safety of Limos----why Prom Night??? Can't stop yobs and Neds from Vandalizing cars and killing their owners when they complain so they stop Limos Instead. Nice and Safe income for Coppers. Pensioners and Invalids scheduled for harrassment NEXT weekend.”

“Vosa and forces should concentrate on the Un Licensed Limousines out there, they know who they are !!! We Licensed Limo companies are trying to do the right thing and offer a safe and enjoyable transport solution to all .. Why did they target Proms? simple answer to that one being they are guaranteed to see Limos.
The person who wrote this piece, needs to do a little more research, his comments on american laws is a load of tosh, how do these people get away with writing such rubbish??
There are limos in every major town and city at weekends, thats whne checks should be made or wave on us regulated and licensed Limo Ops”

“Would like to point out that this type of sting happens regularl, Just pity the poor private hire taxi drivers licensed by stoke council, they have to go through this on a regular basis.

Spot checks down to cromer road, no warnings on weekends. made to wait in a queue losing money.

If you refuse to comply the police threaten to arrest (which is illegal and against the law)

It seems stoke on trent council and staffordshire police are a law to themselves.

I feel sorry for the children as anything could have happened to them.

ps if stoke on trent council are so concerned about the safety of people why not do the spot checks on the so called private ambulances and school buses ferrying children and old people around the city and hospitals or is some one taking back handers at licensing and turning a blind eye.

Makes you think”

“Absolutely incredible!! Here is a story about an initiative to ensure that the vehicles that CHILDREN are travelling in are safe...and many comments say how inconvenient it was! That rather sums up today's society - slamming enforcement agencies for checking on potential cowboys who operate outside the law. Until, of course, something goes wrong then blame the authorities for NOT doing anything. Some of the comments here are pathetic. P.S. FYI buses have very regular roadworthiness checks - more then your crappy Impreza and any private car on the road (Not Very) Hard Karen.”

“Quote"Many of the cars are imported from America where they can only be used for five years because of the safety problems they present.
"A lot of the extended chassis can become dangerous and need to be properly safety checked to operate."

This Comment only goes to show the lack of knowledge of the reporter of this story. No US state has age limits on its limousines. What would have been a good idea is if he had aksed Vosa "How is the safety record of the limousine Indusrty" The answer dosent sell papers .
What was the cost to the tax payer for that nights enforcement by Vosa , What would it cost to build a website listing all licenced limo companies for customers to check before they hire , I bet not as much as one nights enforcement. Who's worse the un-licenced limo company or Vosa for failing to let the public know whos licenced”