If you’ve been called to a public inquiry with the Traffic Commissioner, contact us today. You might be facing a formal warning or more serious regulatory action.

The North West traffic commissioner region covers from the Scottish borders down to Cheshire. See below for the contact details of the Traffic Commissioner for your area.North West Traffic Commissioner Region

If you’re facing a public inquiry in any of these areas below, we can help:

  • Blackburn
  • Blackpool
  • Carlisle
  • Cheshire
  • Cumbria
  • Derbyshire
  • Greater Manchester
  • Lancashire
  • Liverpool
  • Merseyside
  • Preston
  • Salford
  • Warrington

Attending a public inquiry can be daunting. There could be issues over your financial standing.  The Traffic Commissioner might question your good repute or professional competence. You might also be called as part of a driver conduct hearing.

Whatever the reason, we can help. Our transport lawyers have a strong record of success at public inquiries and operate nationally. We appear regularly before the Traffic Commissioner in the North West.

Who is the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England?

The post of the Traffic Commissioner in this region is currently vacant. The Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt is responsible for the area whilst a replacement is sought.

Richard Turfitt, Senior Traffic Commissioner

What do Traffic Commissioners do?

Traffic Commissioners are responsible for the licensing and regulation of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators. They also licence and regulate public service vehicle (PSV) operators and local bus services.

If the Traffic Commissioner has concerns about an operator’s overall fitness, safety practices or legal compliance, they might hold a public inquiry to investigate.

Traffic Commissioners also oversee:

  • The registration of local bus services
  • The competence and reputability of operators
  • The adoption of robust systems by operators to ensure fair competition
  • The environmental suitability of centres designated as parking locations for HGVs

What are the contact details for the North West Traffic Commissioner?

Address: Suite 4, Stone Cross Place, Stone Cross Lane, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 2SH

Stone Cross Place, Warrington

Email: enquiries@otc.gov.uk

Phone: 0300 123 9000

Office hours: 9.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday

Telephone hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

 

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