Why do you have a Public Inquiry?
A Public Inquiry will be called because the Traffic commissioner is concerned that your operation might not be compliant. Often this is a response to a vehicle receiving a roadworthiness prohibition, failing an MOT, drivers failing to use the tachograph correctly, bridge strikes and for operators of local bus services failing to run a bus service to the timetable.
I can help you to prepare your best case to explain why the Traffic commissioner ought not to take regulatory action against your Operators Licence.
For more detail on the reasons why please select from the options below.
Maintenance
Triggers to a maintenance focussed Public Inquiry include
- DVSA Fleet Check
- Desk Based Assessment
- Roadside Prohibitions
- Low MOT Pass rate
- Bridge strike
Drivers Hours & Traffic
Triggers to a Drivers Hours focussed Public Inquiry include
- Drivers making false records
- Repeated driver infringements
- Misuse of Operating centres
- Using Self employed drivers
Bus Regulatory
Triggers to a Bus Regulatory focussed Public Inquiry
- BOAM Bus Operator account Manager Investigation
- Bus Timetable Monitoring exercise.
- Complaints received from Bus users
Goods Vehicle Environmental
Triggers to an environmental focussed Public Inquiry
- Complaints from Neighbouring properties
- 5 yearly review of Operating Centres
Desk Based Assesment
This is often the first part of any investigation and DVSA carry out this assessment of your maintenance and drivers hour compliance remotely.
Find out how I can help guide you and your transport manager through this process
Maintenance Investigation
DVSA will make an appointment to visit your operating centre to review the documents in person and take copies of any relevant documents before preparing a report on your operation
Traffic Investigation
Tachographs, load securoty, and operating centres are the focus of this type of in person investigation with DVSA.
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A Solicitor with a Unique Persepective on Road Transport Law
Murray Oliver is an experienced road transport solicitor, specialising in providing legal advice and representation for goods and passenger vehicle operators.
With over 30 years of experience working within and with transport businesses, he expertly navigates the complexities of operator licensing law, Drivers' Hours, tachographs, and safety compliance.
You may rely on Murray Oliver for professional guidance when facing a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry or a DVSA Investigation.
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