Archive: Public Inquiries
Operator Increases Authorisation by 6 Vehicles At Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
This operator, represented by barrister Harry Bowyer at Public Inquiry, was called in as a result of an unsatisfactory DVSA visit. He took steps immediately and contacted SBC who put him in touch with a competent transport consultant who ironed out the compliance issues. As they took action immediately they […]
Scaffolding Operator with Unsatisfactory DVSA Assessment Score Receives 5 day Curtailment by 1 Vehicle
This Operator, represented by Millicent Dooher, was called before the Traffic Commissioner following an unsatisfactory desk based assessment by the DVSA. Issues included insufficient maintenance records, and distinct lack of laden roller brake test as well as ineffective use of the tachograph downloading systems. This Operator had started to put […]
“Dinosaur” Operator Keeps Licence after Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
The operator in this case, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister, Harry Bowyer, was a long time PSV operator very set in his ways. He was his own transport manager and had not been subject to any refresher training for many years. He contacted a reputable firm of Transport Consultants […]
Operator with Unauthorised Operating Centre Keeps Licence and is Granted Increase in Vehicles Authorised
This operator, represented at Public Inquiry by Barrister Harry Bowyer, was asked to leave his operating centre at short notice by his landlord and failed to notify the Office of the Traffic Commissioner that this was the case. SBC were contacted when he belatedly applied for a new operating centre […]
Operator Keeps Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry Despite Serious Regulatory Failings
The operator in this case, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister Harry Bowyer, was found by the DVSA to be using agricultural tractors outside the exemption. the resulting DVSA visit showed a myriad of regulatory failings. The operator contacted a reputable transport consultant who agreed to take over the position […]
Good Repute Regained after Serving 5 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs
This applicant, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister Harry Bowyer, was convicted in 2015, after a guilty plea on two counts of Conspiracy to Supply Class A drugs (Cocaine and Heroin). The sentence expired in 2019 as the had spent some time on remand. The two offences both counted as […]
No Action taken at Preliminary Hearing and 25 Trailer Increase Granted.
This operator, represented by barrister Millicent Dooher, was called in to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner for a preliminary hearing to review the Company’s compliance and consider an increase in number of vehicles. Issues were identified on MOT pass rates, change of personnel, short walk around checks and problems […]
Operator Regains Good Repute after Serving 5 Years for GBH and False Imprisonment
This applicant, represented by barrister Harry Bowyer, was called into Public Inquiry when he applied for an operator’s licence. He had been called in as he had been convicted in 2007 of offences of GBH and false imprisonment for which he received 5 years imprisonment. These are classified as “serious” […]
Restricted PSV Licence Granted at Preliminary Hearing after Concerns about “Main Occupation.”
This operator, represented by barrister Harry Bowyer, was a bathroom fitting company in a remote part of the UK. The father of the directors ran a seasonal business operating a short bus route for tourists which the directors wished to continue. The Central Licensing office was somewhat bemused as to […]
New Operator’s Licence Granted to Operator with Recently Revoked Licence
Laura Newton acted for an Operator with a recently revoked Licence. An application was made for a new Operator’s Licence which was to be determined at Preliminary Hearing. With our help, the Operator was able to demonstrate that lessons had been learnt, repute was restored with the current management team […]
