PHV driver with Two Major Traffic Offences Granted Renewal by the Council at a Committee Hearing

Millicent Dooher, barrister, represented this PHV driver before the city council at a committee hearing following concerns in relation to his fitness to hold a licence with two driving convictions. The driver had convictions for no insurance, 6 penalty points and a conviction for failing to provide driver details under s.172, a further 6 penalty point offence.

The guidance suggested that a where there is more than one major traffic offence, a driver ought not to be allowed a renewal for 12 years. Millicent was able to convince the Committee to allow the renewal in this instance, with just a warning.

The driver therefore was able to have his renewal allowed and was able to continue working.

This driver had also not informed the council of his most recent offence. The starting point for this was a 2-month suspension. It is essential that all PHV drivers are aware of their council’s guidelines for reporting offences. If you have any queries, get in touch with one of our lawyers today.