Bridge Strike Bus Driver Licence Saved at Conduct Hearing

Simon Clarke represented this driver at a Driver Conduct hearing following a bridge-strike with a double-decker bus in which most fortunately, no one was injured. The Statutory Guidance in bridge-strike cases indicates a starting point for a bridge strike driver is Revoke the vocational licence with a 6-months’ disqualification period.

In preparation for the hearing the SBC Team gathered photographs, statements and other evidence in support of the driver and Simon appeared at the Driver Conduct hearing to represent the driver. After hearing from Simon, the Traffic Commissioner agreed to issue an oral warning only, without any revocation or disqualification, a remarkable result for the driver.

If you are called to a driver Conduct hearing, whatever the complaint, SBC’s expert team of lawyers can help.

We have a wide experience in dealing with the Traffic Commissioners and regularly deploy our experience and expertise in aid of drivers, to obtain the best outcome for them.