Haulier Penalty Reduced by 45% and Driver Penalty Reduced by 95% after Written Representations by SBC
A European haulier facing liability for a civil penalty and also joint and several liability for their driver’s penalty following the discovery of clandestine entrants in one of their vehicle has a successful outcome following an to appeal to Border Force.
Lisa Lyden-Cowan provided written representations to Border Force by way of Notice of Objection, on behalf of the haulier and their driver. Again, the outcome was a good one for our client with the haulier’s penalty being reduced by 45% and the driver’s penalty reduced by 95% on affordability grounds.
SBC continue to represent UK and European Hauliers on appeals against the imposition of civil penalties by Border Force. Contact SBC now for a no-obligation, no cost consultation.
Case Details
Case Name: Haulier Penalty Reduced by 45% and Driver Penalty Reduced by 95% after Written Representations by SBCCase Date: June 2022
Case Type (info): Civil Penalties