Operator Escapes with Curtailment of 1 Vehicle for 7 Days Following Brake Defects Being Identified by DVSA

Barrister, Millicent Dooher, represented this Operator before the Traffic Commissioner. The Operator having been called in owing to to a PG9 (prohibition) at MOT test in relation to a braking defect and a history of braking defects on the vehicle which were not being picked up by the provider as regular brake tests were not being conducted. PMI frequency had also been exceeded.

The Traffic Commissioner curtailed the licence by 1 vehicle for a period of 7 days. This did not materially affect the running of the business.