Abusive or threatening behaviour directed at Taxi Drivers will not be tolerated by the State Government or the Taxi Industry.

We all rely on taxi drivers to get us home safely at night and it is only fair a taxi driver’s working environment is safe.
 
Under the Criminal Code, taxi drivers are viewed and treated as public officers. Penalties for attacking a taxi driver can receive up to a seven year jail sentence. 
 
Following consultation with representatives within the industry and in an effort to reduce this unacceptable behaviour, the Department has launched a "Respect your Cabbie" public awareness campaign.

The main purpose of this campaign is to educate the community that assaulting a taxi driver or damaging the vehicle is not acceptable, you will be caught and you could go to jail for up to 7 years!

Did you know all Perth metropolitan taxis have security cameras fitted and operating at all times, which means you are being watched from the time you approach the taxi, during your trip and when you are dropped off?

Radio commercials, press advertisements, ambient marketing and smart car placements will be promoting the "Respect your Cabbie" campaign.

• Assault a taxi driver and your final stop could be jail.
• Assault a taxi driver or damage their vehicle and you will be caught.
• Respect your cabbie.