Public service vehicle operator licensing and tribunal rules: legislative changes
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
Further to this consultation, the Department for Transport (DfT) will consider:
- bringing forward legislation to change PSV operator licensing - including the option of introducing a provisional licence on a conditional basis while further checks are carried out, which was supported by most respondents
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introducing formal tribunal rules, which the majority of respondents agreed will be beneficial to the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain’s tribunal functions
Detail of feedback received
A summary of public feedback is included in the consultation outcome.
Original consultation
Consultation description
We are suggesting and seeking opinion on:
- changing the rules to allow public service vehicle operators, who have met the necessary criteria for licensing, to commence vehicle operations as soon as possible
- whether to create the power to introduce formal tribunal rules for the tribunal functions carried out by traffic commissioner
Documents
Updates to this page
Last updated 18 August 2020 + show all updates
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Published summary of responses, impact assessment and outcome.
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First published.