A COUNCIL warned taxi drivers they faced suspension if they put up St George stickers and signs saying they speak English in their cars.
A minority of licensed cabs in Southampton have put the signs up because they claim passengers have complained to them that some drivers cannot speak English.
The matter came to a head in a meeting with drivers and the city council last week, when some drivers told the council of the alleged problem.
Now the city council has said any cab that has the sign or a St George flag put up will have their licence suspended if they do not take them down within seven days.
This is because they need the permission of the authority to put up any sign.
It is also asking members of the public to report signs.
