Substantial Reduction in Civil Penalties for European Operator

This Romanian Operator, represented by Simon Clarke, was the subject of 16 Civil Penalties for Clandestine Entrants found in their trucks at Calais and Coquelles. The Penalties totalled some £68,000. Unfortunately the haulier had collected the penalty notices over time without responding (the circular filing cabinet??), resulting in the loss of an opportunity to appeal and subsequent enforcement action.

Instructing SBC and taking a realistic approach to the matter, the haulier asked us to mitigate the penalties as much as we were able given the circumstances.

Simon was able to issue County Court proceedings and, simultaneously, engage in discussions with the Border Force, this approach resulted in a 70% reduction in the Penalties.

Smith Bowyer Clarke are recognised as the leading experts in appeals against the imposition of Civil Penalties, with clients from across Europe. Contact SBC for advice and representation on this and all other transport-related matters.