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Lack of engagement

Lack of engagement

Friday, 17 January 2025

A case recently heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West, David Mullan, has highlighted significant and ongoing compliance failures by M&S...

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Cleaning out the pipes

Cleaning out the pipes

Tuesday, 07 January 2025

West Midlands Traffic Commissioner Miles Dorrington recently heard the case of The Pipe Corporation and sole director Darren Sockett. ...

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Improvements in our service for Transport Managers

Improvements in our service for Transport Managers

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is seeking to modernise by implementing a digital by default process for most of our services. ...

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Tachograph Avoidance

Tachograph Avoidance

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Despite being a requirement for half a century, drivers’ hours regulations breaches continue to crop up in a large number of public inquiries. In one ...

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Disengaged

Disengaged

Monday, 11 November 2024

In a recent public inquiry, Traffic Commissioner Victoria Davies heard the case of PSM Recycling and HIAB Services Limited. ...

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Bridge Strike Guidance

Bridge Strike Guidance

Thursday, 24 October 2024

A few years ago, after a high number of bridge strikes across the country, the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, wrote a letter to all ope...

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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2023 24 annual report

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2023 24 annual report

Monday, 07 October 2024

The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have today (7 October 2024) released their Annual Report to the Secretary of State for 2023 to 2024....

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Ill prepared

Ill prepared

Friday, 27 September 2024

In a recent public inquiry, Traffic Commissioner Miles Dorrington heard the case of Peter Edward Douglas. ...

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Change of Office

Change of Office

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Please note that on 16 September 2024 the Office of the Traffic Commissioner is moving from their current address at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills La...

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Collusion

Collusion

Friday, 19 July 2024

In a recent public inquiry, Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney heard the case of transport manager Phillip Lee Edney. ...

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Warning Over Section 19 and 22 Permits

Warning Over Section 19 and 22 Permits

Monday, 15 July 2024

In a recent public inquiry, the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, heard a case regarding the school transport vehicles operated by North L...

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New Traffic Commissioner appointed

New Traffic Commissioner appointed

Friday, 12 July 2024

Following a fair and open recruitment campaign, David Mullan was appointed as a Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain and will be deployed by the Sen...

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On the sidelines

On the sidelines

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

In a recent public inquiry, Deputy Traffic Commissioner John Baker heard the case of DBM Haulage Limited, sole director and transport manager Dorin Bu...

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Shocking case of unlawful operation

Shocking case of unlawful operation

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington recently heard the case of Zlatko Mitrov and UK Vans and Parts Ltd. ...

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‘Periods of Grace’ – Don’t leave it too late

‘Periods of Grace’ – Don’t leave it too late

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Assistance from the Senior Traffic Commissioner on Periods of Grace....

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School bus licence revoked after massive failings

School bus licence revoked after massive failings

Friday, 09 February 2024

Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney recently heard the case of Denwell Mini Coaches Ltd and its Transport Manager, Darren Brown...

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‘Worst case’ of making false records commissioner has seen

‘Worst case’ of making false records commissioner has seen

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington recently heard the case of J.Max Transport Ltd and the director and transport manager, Mr...

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Announcements regarding the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

Announcements regarding the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

Friday, 19 January 2024

After four years as Traffic Commissioner for the North-West of England, Gerallt Evans has announced his retirement from the role with effect from 31 J...

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Suspension after lending licence

Suspension after lending licence

Thursday, 14 December 2023

In a recent public inquiry, Deputy Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton took action following the discovery that a revoked operator was continuing to use ...

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Inappropriate use of agency drivers

Inappropriate use of agency drivers

Thursday, 23 November 2023

In a recent public inquiry, Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, took action following attempts to circumvent the HM Revenue...

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Creation of new company causes problems for operator

Creation of new company causes problems for operator

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

In a recent public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner for the North West, Gerallt Evans, heard the case of Eric Sprakes trading as Sprakes Transport Se...

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Roadside stop uncovers long list of breaches

Roadside stop uncovers long list of breaches

Friday, 15 September 2023

In a recent public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner for the South East and Metropolitan area, Sarah Bell, heard the case of Apex Distribution London ...

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Statement from the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain

Statement from the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain

Friday, 08 September 2023

A statement from the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain regarding the consultation on the introduction of voluntary guidelines for operator...

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Impounding over cabotage breach

Impounding over cabotage breach

Thursday, 10 August 2023

At a recent hearing, Traffic Commissioner Victoria Davies heard an application by Speedogistic Limited for the return of an Irish registered vehicle w...

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Illegal waste disposal leads to licence revocation

Illegal waste disposal leads to licence revocation

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

At a recent public inquiry, Traffic Commissioner Gerallt Evans heard the case of James Keith Liverick trading as Moredun Garage....

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Operator caught loaning licence

Operator caught loaning licence

Friday, 21 July 2023

At a recent public inquiry, Deputy Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton heard the case of Chase TPT Services. ...

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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2022 23 annual report

Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2022 23 annual report

Thursday, 20 July 2023

The Traffic Commissioners’ Annual Report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download....

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Disqualification for incompetent operator

Disqualification for incompetent operator

Friday, 16 June 2023

At a recent public inquiry, Deputy Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton heard the case of Mr Zak Khan-Siddiq. The operator held a licence for one vehicle ...

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Licence refused for debt dodging company

Licence refused for debt dodging company

Friday, 26 May 2023

At a recent public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney, refused an application for an operator’s licence from Greg...

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Statement on Local Bus Service Registration in England and Wales   May 2023

Statement on Local Bus Service Registration in England and Wales May 2023

Friday, 26 May 2023

A statement from the traffic commissioners regarding applications to cancel or vary local bus service registrations at shorter notice than the 42 days...

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