Archive: Public Inquiries
HGV as Personal Transport Lands Operator at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
Harry Bowyer appeared at Public Inquiry in this matter which involved an Operator with one truck who was also his own Transport Manager and Driver. He began using his tractor unit to travel from his operating centre to his mother’s address and parking at a nearby industrial estate. These journeys […]
HGV Loses Two Wheels at Roundabout – No Regulatory Action at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This operator, represented by barrister Helen Newbold, was called to a Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry following an incident where his HGV lost two wheels whilst negotiating a roundabout. Thankfully no-one was injured nor any damage caused when the wheels parted company with the vehicle however the operator had to face […]
Card Pulling Drivers Lead Operator to Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This Operator, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister Harry Bowyer, was called in as his drivers were pulling their cards in order to get home early. The Transport Manager had been given additional duties which affected his ability to have continuous and effective control of the transport operations. As a […]
Runaway Bus – Operator keeps licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
The Operator in this matter, represented by Barrister, Helen Newbold, was called into Public Inquiry after an unmanned PSV left the Operating Centre and came to rest on a busy carriageway. The Traffic Commissioner also wished to address severe concerns over how the company were meeting the financial standing required […]
Public Inquiry Adjourned for Unrepresented Operator to Get Representation Before Suspension – Helen Newbold Changes Traffic Commissioner’s Mind
This Operator represented himself at Public Inquiry which was adjourned as the Traffic Commissioner was considering curtailing the fleet. Barrister Helen Newbold represented the Operator at a resumed Public Inquiry where the issues of concern were that the company failed to meet its undertaking in relation to financial standing. At […]
Restricted Licence Holder Retains Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
The Operator in this matter, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister Harry Bowyer, was called in after an unsatisfactory Traffic Examiner’s report. The Operator had been purporting to operate under a number of exemptions, had an unimpressive MOT failure rate and a large number of prohibitions including some with “S” […]
No Action Taken Against Transport Manager at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
The Transport Manager was called into Public Inquiry where he was represented by Barrister, Harry Bowyer. His company had been subject to an unsatisfactory DVSA inspection and were also before the Traffic Commissioner. The Company had also instructed competent Transport Solicitors and a first rate Transport Consultant and had audited […]
Change of Entity, Use of Unlicensed Driver – Operator Granted New Restricted Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
The operator in this matter, represented at Public Inquiry by Barrister, Harry Bowyer, had changed his entity from a partnership to a limited company on the advice of his accountant. He had assumed, incorrectly, that the licence would be transferrable to the new entity. In this he was sadly mistaken […]
PSV Operator Keeps Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This operator, represented at Public Inquiry by Harry Bowyer, had a number of difficulties. They had been using an unauthorised operating centre and were suspected of using more vehicles than were covered by their authorisation. The Transport Manager, whilst knowledgeable, had little practical experience and the directors fell far short […]
Operator Given Bad Advice Keeps Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
Martin Smith, specialist road transport law solicitor, represented an operator who had previously received incorrect advice about the need to have an Operator’s Licence as a maintenance provider. The Operator, despite having a licence, had therefore stopped complying with the regulatory regime. An action plan was put into place prior […]
