Archive: Public Inquiries
“Uncooperative” Operator has no Action Taken Against them at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
Transport solicitor Laura Newton represented an Operator applicant at Public Inquiry. The Operator had failed to provide adequate evidence of financial standing over a prolonged period of time, following an application for increase of authorisation and subsequent investigation. Despite the Traffic Commissioner finding that the Operator had been uncooperative during […]
Operator Escapes with Curtailment of Margin Following Unsatisfactory Maintenance Assessment at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This operator, represented by barrister Millicent Dooher was called before the Traffic Commissioner following an unsatisfactory desk-based assessment. The major issues identified were relating to the Transport Manager and a complete lack of systems for record keeping and vehicle maintenance. After hearing that the systems had been completely overhauled by […]
Licence Lending Operator Keeps Operator’s Licence
Transport solicitor Laura Newton represented an Operator who had been called to Public Inquiry regarding allegations of Licence lending and a poor maintenance history. Before the Traffic Commissioner, we were able to demonstrate that despite the failings, the Operator in questioned could still be trusted, and with an appropriate package […]
Operator Allowed Increase in Vehicle Authorisation After DVSA Investigation Identifies Shortcomings
This operator, represented by Millicent Dooher, had been called into a Public Inquiry following a DVSA inspection identifying more than 100 instances of missing mileage. The Operator also wanted to almost double their vehicle authorisation. Following the written submissions and submissions at the Public Inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner accepted that […]
Application For Operator’s Licence Granted in Belfast
The applicant in this case, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister Harry Bowyer, had a chequered history with the TRU. When he applied for this licence the TRU had concerns about this history and that of other members of the applicant’s family. The licence was granted, as applied for, when […]
Consolidation of Licences Dealt with Successfully at Preliminary Hearing
A large group of companies acquired a number of operator licence holding companies during their expansion. They decided to rationalise their licensing requirements into two separate licences covering two traffic areas which could deal with the transport requirements of the group. The application was called into a preliminary hearing on […]
Application for Operator’s Licence Granted at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry Despite Issues with Good Repute
Our Operator client was called to Public Inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner in relation to an application for an Operator’s Licence. There was a recent history for the Company of Operating an unfit vehicle without a Licence which had called into question the repute of the Operator. Laura Newton was […]
Good Repute In Question – Licence Granted at Public Inquiry with Conditions
Our Operator client was called to Public Inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner in relation to an application for an Operator’s Licence. There was a recent history for the Company of Operating an unfit vehicle without a Licence which had called into question the repute of the Operator. Laura Newton was […]
Operator Operating HGVs with no Operator’s Licence Since 2019 – Licence Granted as Applied for
The operator in this case, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister Harry Bowyer, was operating HGVs from 2019 until he became aware that he needed an operator’s licence. The reality of the situation was that with a very few tweaks he could have fitted himself within a couple of the […]
Operator is Granted New Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Despite Previous History of Non Compliance
Barrister Helen Newbold represented this operator who had made an application for a new licence 3 years after the incorporation and commencement of his new company. Having held a sole trader licence for 20 years this operator was unable to show that he had any maintenance records for his vehicle, […]
