What an Appeal Means If your operator licence is refused, suspended, or revoked, you have the right to challenge that decision. This is called an appeal. An appeal allows you to ask a higher authority to review the traffic commissioner’s decision. It applies to all...
Who the Traffic Commissioner Is The traffic commissioner plays a central role in the UK transport system. They are responsible for regulating and overseeing every operator licence holder. Their job is to ensure that operators follow the law, run safe vehicles, and...
Nominated under Article 4, EU Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 (retained) Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 INTRODUCTION The transport manager occupies a legally defined position distinct from both the operator (who holds the licence) and the driver (who...
Nominated under Article 4, EU Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 (retained) Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 INTRODUCTION The PSV transport manager occupies the same structurally defined position as the HGV transport manager — designated under Article 4 of EU Regulation...
Why an Operator Licence Is Legally Required In the UK, running goods vehicles without an operator licence is illegal. The law requires every transport business to hold a valid licence before using vehicles for commercial purposes. This rule applies to all, whether you...
