If the Traffic Commissioner has concerns about your financial standing or good repute you could be called to a public inquiry.

See below for the contact details of the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England.

A Traffic Commissioner public inquiry can be daunting, and the law complex. Contact us today for specialist legal advice to help protect your licence.

Map of the East of England Traffic Commissioner's region

If you’ve been called to a public inquiry in any of these areas, we can help:

  • Bedfordshire
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Hertfordshire
  • Essex
  • Leicestershire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Norfolk
  • Norwich
  • Northamptonshire
  • Suffolk
  • Luton
  • Milton Keynes
  • Peterborough
  • Southend-on-Sea

A public inquiry could result in your licence being curtailed, suspended, or revoked. You might also face future disqualification from holding an operator’s licence or have new applications denied.

We recognise how crucial these proceedings are for your business and reputation. Contact us today for a free initial consultation on 0115 910 639.

Let us help you safeguard your licence.

 

Who is the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England?

Richard Turfitt, Senior Traffic Commissioner

The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England is Richard Turfitt.

Richard previously worked for the Health and Safety Executive and helped found the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association.

Richard was appointed in East of England role in 2008 before being appointed to Senior Traffic Commissioner in June 2017.

What do Traffic Commissioners do?

Traffic Commissioners handle the licensing and regulation of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) operators, as well as local bus services.

If they have concerns about an operator’s fitness, safety practices, or legal compliance, they may conduct a public inquiry.

Traffic Commissioners also oversee:

  • Registration of local bus services
  • Operator competence and reputation
  • Adoption of robust systems by operators to ensure fair competition
  • Environmental suitability of designated HGV parking locations

What are the contact details for the East of England Traffic Commissioner?

Eastbrook, Cambridge, where the Traffic Commissioner is based

Address: Eastbrook, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BF

Email: enquiries@otc.gov.uk

Phone: 0300 123 9000

Opening hours: Office and telephone hours: 9.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday; 9:30am to 3:30pm, Friday

 

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