It is becoming more common for operators to receive a letter inviting them to a preliminary hearing before the Traffic Commissioner. What are these and how important are they?
A preliminary hearing is called, either if the Traffic Commissioner has concerns.
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Category Archives: Public Inquries
Proving finance for an operator’s licence
Operators are asked to provide financial evidence when they submit an application for an operator’s licence and if they are called to attend a public inquiry hearing before the traffic Commissioner. In both these circumstances, they are asked to provide.
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More deadly sins?
In 2011 changes were made to operator licensing following the introduction of EU Regulation 1071/2009. These included the power to call transport managers to a public inquiry and the introduction of the 7 most serious infringements which would lead to.
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A period of grace is not an automatic right.
Traffic Commissioners can grant a period of grace at a public inquiry but it is at their discretion. A recent case shows how important it is to go fully prepared to a public inquiry.
A recent Upper Tribunal case involved an.
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The seven deadly sins not to commit at a Public Inquiry
Been called to a public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner, don’t fall foul of these mistakes:-
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- Failing to take the matter seriously . You may have heard horror stories or that someone else appeared before the Commissioner and “it was.
Change in finance levels for Standard operator licences
There has been an increase in the amount of finance required for the holders and applicants for standard operator licences, reflecting a slight increase in the amounts needs. The revised figures are £7400 for the first vehicle and £4100 for.
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Public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner – be prepared
A recent case has shown the importance of being properly prepared for a public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner. The operator had attended a public inquiry to consider an application for a new licence without the assistance of a solicitor..
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Traffic Commissioners, finance and the rule of unintended consequences
A couple of recent appeal cases have emphasised the importance that traffic commissioners place on an operator being of the correct financial standing. It is vital that if you are called to a public inquiry or asked to produce financial.
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A new approach from Traffic Commissioner to public inquiries
Fundamental changes to the rules regarding public inquiries and the role of traffic commissioners are now in place. The changes result from the adopting of a 2009 EU Regulation and its incorporation and resulting amendment to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing.
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Face to face with the Traffic Commissioner
So you know the time and place for the public inquiry and what the public inquiry is about, but how well prepared are you to come face to face with the Traffic Commissioner?
Here are 6 points to bear in mind.
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- Realise.