Archive: MOT/DVSA
DVSA Appeal Board Finds that DVSA Investigation into MOT Tester not Conducted Fairly
We were instructed to act on behalf of an MOT Tester on appeal from a DVSA decision imposing a 5 year Cessation from testing. Representing the Tester on appeal, Solicitor Laura Newton challenged the DVSA Examiners in relation to their conduct. The Appeal Board agreed that the investigation had not […]
MOT Authorised Examiner Escapes with Warning
Our MOT Authorised Examiner client instructed Laura Newton when presented with a contemplated decision from DVSA relating to improper recording of an MOT when a vehicle was not present. Under the MOT Guide, the starting point for this is the imposition of 500 points and a 5 year cessation. In […]
MOT Tester’s Authority Restored following DVSA Issuing 5 Year Cessation (Disqualification)
Laura Newton was able to secure the return if MOT Authority for our client, an MOT Tester. He approached us having received a decision from DVSA issuing a 5 year Cessation (Disqualification) against his authority as an MOT Tester. The concern had been relating to a security breach on the […]
Drivers not Proceeded with Following Interviews Under Caution
Following a DVSA investigation, Millicent Dooher advised and represented 2 drivers at their DVSA interviews under caution. The DVSA officer was persuaded not to take any further action against these drivers. They were not referred to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner nor were they referred for criminal prosecution.
MOT AUTHORISED EXAMINER AND TESTING STATION APPEAL SUCCESS
Our client, a dealer-franchise for a major European manufacturer, had two 500-points penalties imposed against them by the DVSA following the discovery of serious misconduct committed by one of their employees. As is usually the case, a single 500-point penalty means Single-Offence Cessation of the Secretary of State’s Authorisation as […]
