Regulation 14 Issue of notice to transport manager

(1)

The Department shall not make a finding that a transport manager is not of good repute unless the Department is satisfied that the transport manager has been served with a notice—

(a)

stating that the question whether the transport manager is of good repute is an issue;

(b)

setting out the nature of the allegations against the transport manager;

(c)

stating that the transport manager is entitled to make representations under this paragraph within 28 days beginning with the date on which the notice is served on them; and

(d)

stating that the transport manager is entitled to request an inquiry as provided in section 32 of the 2010 Act.

(2)

Where a transport manager makes representations under this paragraph, the Department shall consider the representations—

(a)

in considering whether or not to hold an inquiry as provided in section 32 of the 2010 Act; and

(b)

in determining whether the transport manager is of good repute.

(3)

The Department must hold an inquiry as provided in section 32 of the 2010 Act if the transport manager requests one under paragraph (1)(d).

Notes on Part 2

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 2 and cross-heading inserted (17.3.2022) by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/293), regs. 2(1), 112