Thinking of making an application of an operator's licence?
It is vital that you get it right first time. Make a mistake and not only will it delay the application but there could be more serious consequences as to whether the application is ever granted.
There are various hurdles that need to be overcome, including:-
What type of licence do you require - not always as simple a question as it seems.
How is the business going to be financed?
Where are the vehicles going to be parked?
Will you need planning permission?
Is there any adverse history that could be material to the granting of the application?
How are you going to comply with the undertaking to keep the vehicles fit and serviceable?
Do you fully understand your legal obligations?
Many applicants are finding that their applications are being held up because information was not correctly submitted, when all that the applicant wants is to be granted the application and get the vehicles on the road. For a small fee, I will assist you to make the application, lodge it and deal with any subsequent correspondence. For further details, please ‘phone me on 01756 790631.
Topics
- April 2013 - Costly VOSA investigation
- March 2013 - Driver CPC training -attending the course is not enough.
- February 2013 - Public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner – be prepared
- January 2013 - Changes to the requirements regarding finance.
- November 2012 - Transport manager grandfather rights – use it or lose it!
- October 2012 - You and your transport manager; one of life’s great partnerships?
- September 2012 - Traffic Commissioners, finance and the rule of unintended consequences
- August 2012 - Couple fall foul of s.172 requirement to advise who was driving.
- June 2012 - Vehicle carrying catering kiosks – does it need an operator’s licence?
- May 2012 - Had one too many, then beware of manoeuvring a vehicle even on your own property.
- April 2012 - Changes to VOSA’s operator compliance score – there will be nowhere to hide.
- March 2012 - EU ruling on tachograph fines
- February 2012 - Animal welfare transporter authorisation due for renewal
- January 2012 - Traffic Commissioners issue guidance for applications for operator licences during the Olympics
- January 2012 - Traffic Commissioners issue guidance for applications for operator licences during the Olympics
- December 2011 - A new approach from Traffic Commissioners to public inquiries
- November 2011 - VOSA introduces new application form for an operator’s licence
- October 2011 - Operator licence holders – don’t miss the 17 October deadline
- September 2011 - Being green – but still need a tachograph
- August 2011 - Tachograph offences – what constitutes driving?
- July 2011 - Face to face with the Traffic Commissioner
- July 2011 - Directory of detailed advice given in Topic of the Month articles.
- June 2011 - MOTs – get VOSA on side
- May 2011 - Traffic Commissioners get tough with Transport Managers
- April 2011 - Financial standing for operators – another nail in the coffin of the small haulier?
- March 2011 - Changes to drink drive laws
- February 2011 - Car insurance – is yours valid?
- January 2011 - An operator’s licence or not an operator’s licence?
- December 2010 - Stuck in traffic - no joke
- November 2010 - Getting the message across
- September 2010 - New drivers - make sure that you are insured.
- August 2010 - A change of mind
- July 2010 - Legal costs – a victory for the innocent
- June 2010 - Taking an LGV driving test - make sure you know the rules
- May 2010 - Driver unable to find safe parking
- April 2010 - How soon do I need to “report “ an accident?
- February 2010 - Pitfalls when applying for an operator's licence
- January 2010 - Called to Public Inquiry ?
- December 2009 - Careless talk costs points on the licence
- November 2009 - Your NIP is in the post!
- October 2009 - Thinking of making an application of an operator's licence?
- September 2009 - Are VOSA targeting the right vehicles?
- August 2009 - The new driver CPC - the hidden costs for non-compliance
- July 2009 - Driver defect reporting- yet more paper filling or the key to successful operation?
- June 2009 - Beware of the dangers of summer drinking
- May 2009 - Taking the penalty
- April 2009 - New "L" plate proposals
- March 2009 - Duties to the Traffic Commissioner when a business fails
- February 2009 - Don't get caught without an operator's licence
- January 2009 - How to lose your operator's licence without thinking
- December 2008 - Perils associated with a winter wonderland
- November 2008 - Time to get tough on Working Time
- October 2008 - Blue badge parking - abuse and reform
- September 2008 - New provisions for careless driving.
- August 2008 - All change to operator licensing
- July 2008 - First impressions count
