Situation
We represented an HGV driver at a driver conduct hearing before the Traffic Commissioner in Bristol.
Two years before, the driver was involved in a road rage incident in his private car, leading to an accident. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and received an 18-month driving ban and community service.
After the ban, the driver applied to get his HGV licence back and was called to a driver conduct hearing. The Traffic Commissioner initially considered an indefinite HGV driving ban but allowed the driver to seek legal representation.
Action taken
The driver contacted Keep Me On The Road. We represented him, taking a full case history and gathering character references and supporting evidence.
At the hearing, we presented the driver’s case, emphasising mitigating factors and relevant guidelines.
Outcome
The Commissioner, satisfied with the evidence, imposed only a four-week suspension.
This outcome meant the driver could return to HGV driving four weeks after regaining his private car licence. The result was due to effective case presentation and the driver’s efforts to improve since the incident.
Keep Me On The Road has extensive experience representing HGV and PCV drivers at driver conduct hearings. We offer fixed fees and free initial consultations.
Contact us at 0115 910 6239 or email info@keepmeontheroad.co.uk.