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SBC Win Two Private Hire Appeals at The Old Bailey in One Day - November 2023
Transport Solicitor Laura Newton was instructed to act on behalf of two separate Private Hire Drivers. Each had been subject to a revocation of their PCO Licence by TfL, following allegations of misconduct from passengers via the Operator apps. Both Drivers had lost the appeals at the Magistrates’ Court and […]
MOT Authorised Examiner Escapes With Warning - November 2023
Laura Newton represented an MOT Authorised Examiner subject to a Contemplated Decision and proposed Cessation. The facts leading to the decision had been that a Tester logged an MOT Test from a device outside the VTS and at a time when the vehicle was not present on site. Whilst the […]
Private Hire Driver Reinstated Without a Hearing - November 2023
Our client, a Private Hire Driver, was subject to a Licence Revocation based upon an allegation of fraud following a report from Uber that a false ID had been uploaded during the ID process. An appeal was lodged and Laura Newton was able to liaise with TfL Appeals Team pending […]
Driver Using Mobile Phone Whilst Driving HGV Dealt with By Way of Formal Warning at Driver Conduct Hearing - November 2023
This driver, represented at the driver conduct hearing by barrister, Harry Bowyer, had forgotten his bluetooth and had picked up a call when behind the wheel of his truck. He applied for his licence to be reviewed and was called in to a driver conduct hearing. He should have been […]
Prosecution Offer No Evidence Against Defendant Without a Viable Defence - November 2023
This defendant, represented in the Crown Court by barrister Harry Bowyer, was charged with assaulting an emergency worker. He had been charged with a motoring offence (hence SBC involvement) and was being booked in at the Police Station. The defendant had told the arresting officers and the custody sergeant that […]
Formal Warning for Operator at Public Inquiry Following Concerns of Fronting - November 2023
Millicent Dooher, barrister, represented this operator before the Traffic Commissioner following concerns about who was running this Company. Any director of an Operator Licence holding company is responsible for the regulatory compliance- they cannot be a director in name only. Directors should therefore have at least basic knowledge of what […]
Operator Keeps Licence at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry Despite Numerous Regulatory Failings - October 2023
This Operator, represented at Public Inquiry by barrister, Harry Bowyer, was visited by the DVSA who found 136 driver infringements including a number committed by the transport manager/director himself. The company was restructured as it was apparent that the transport manager/director was “wearing too many hats.” The Traffic Commissioner allowed […]
Driver’s Civil Penalty for Clandestine Entrants Reduced by 80% Following Representations by SBC - October 2023
This driver had a penalty imposed following the discovery of a clandestine entrant in their vehicle. Border Force imposed a penalty of £6000.00 for the single entrant. Following submissions made by Millicent Dooher, the driver’s penalty was reduced to £1,200.00. Saving the client almost £5,000.00.
Transport Manager Allowed to Step Aside and a New Transport Manager Appointed at Public Inquiry - October 2023
The Traffic Commissioner called the application to add a new transport manager to an O licence on the request of the proposed transport manager. The Traffic Commissioner had concerns about whether the existing Transport Manager was exercising effective and continuous management. Upon a review of the maintenance and drivers hours […]
Operator Avoids Regulatory Action After Half-Finished Transport Consultant’s Report calls Operator’s Compliance into Question - October 2023
The Operator was represented by Solicitor Murray Oliver who arranged for a new audit to be conducted by a competent transport consultant. A period of grace was granted for financial standing. The Traffic Commissioner accepted that there was evidence of effort being made to comply and the Operators investment in […]
