Traffic commissioners: the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality
Sets out how commissioners approach the legislative requirements and when the potential impact of any regulatory action might be relevant.
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- Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain
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- 7 May 2019
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Statutory document no. 10: the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality
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The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain issues guidance and directions under section 4C(1) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (as amended).
This guidance explains how the Senior Traffic Commissioner believes that traffic commissioners should interpret the law in relation to the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality.
The directions are addressed to the traffic commissioners in respect of the approach to be taken by staff acting on behalf of individual traffic commissioners. They dictate the operation of delegated functions in relation to the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality.
This document replaces the previous version dated January2017.
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Published 7 May 2019
Last updated 931 JanuaryMarch 2024
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2025-03-31 18:39
Statutory Guidance on disqualification updated, citing the Upper Tribunal decision of 2023/1108 John Stuart Strachan.
2024-01-09 11:10
Update to case law following publication of the Upper Tribunal 2023 Digest.
2023-03-13 14:49
Document updated to reminder operators and transport managers of the regulatory regime that they enter into when applying for a licence and the approach traffic commissioners will take when considering regulatory action
2022-04-11 16:56
Publication of consultation draft to incorporate changes bought about by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 –
Statutory document no. 10: the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality
PDF, 630646 KB, 51 pages
Details
The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain issues guidance and directions under section 4C(1) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (as amended).
This guidance explains how the Senior Traffic Commissioner believes that traffic commissioners should interpret the law in relation to the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality.
The directions are addressed to the traffic commissioners in respect of the approach to be taken by staff acting on behalf of individual traffic commissioners. They dictate the operation of delegated functions in relation to the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality.
This document replaces the previous version dated January2017.
Updates to this page
Published 7 May 2019
Last updated 931 JanuaryMarch 2024
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Update history
2025-03-31 18:39
Statutory Guidance on disqualification updated, citing the Upper Tribunal decision of 2023/1108 John Stuart Strachan.
2024-01-09 11:10
Update to case law following publication of the Upper Tribunal 2023 Digest.
2023-03-13 14:49
Document updated to reminder operators and transport managers of the regulatory regime that they enter into when applying for a licence and the approach traffic commissioners will take when considering regulatory action
2022-04-11 16:56
Publication of consultation draft to incorporate changes bought about by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 –
Details
The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain issues guidance and directions under section 4C(1) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (as amended).
This guidance explains how the Senior Traffic Commissioner believes that traffic commissioners should interpret the law in relation to the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality.
The directions are addressed to the traffic commissioners in respect of the approach to be taken by staff acting on behalf of individual traffic commissioners. They dictate the operation of delegated functions in relation to the principles of decision making and the concept of proportionality.
This document replaces the previous version dated January2017.
Updates to this page
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-03-31 18:39
Statutory Guidance on disqualification updated, citing the Upper Tribunal decision of 2023/1108 John Stuart Strachan.
2024-01-09 11:10
Update to case law following publication of the Upper Tribunal 2023 Digest.
2023-03-13 14:49
Document updated to reminder operators and transport managers of the regulatory regime that they enter into when applying for a licence and the approach traffic commissioners will take when considering regulatory action
2022-04-11 16:56
Publication of consultation draft to incorporate changes bought about by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 –