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Read MoreIf the Traffic Commissioner has concerns about your professional competence or good repute they might call you to a public inquiry. The West of England Traffic Commissioner is based in Bristol.
See below for the contact details of the Traffic Commissioner for your area.
Call us if you are facing a public inquiry in these areas:
- Bath
- Berkshire
- Bournemouth
- Bristol
- Cheltenham
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Exeter
- Gloucester
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire
- Isle of Wight
- Maidenhead
- Oxfordshire
- Plymouth
- Poole
- Portsmouth
- Reading
- Slough
- Somerset
- Southampton
- Swindon
- Wiltshire
- Windsor
- Wokingham
Our Traffic Commissioner public inquiry solicitors provide a national legal service.
You could be called to a public inquiry for maintenance failings, drivers’ hours offences or insufficient financial standing.
A public inquiry can severely impact your livelihood. Seeking legal advice immediately is crucial.
Our transport team specialise in representing operators and transport managers at public inquiries across the UK – call us today.
Who is the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England?

Kevin Rooney holds the post of the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England.
Kevin has worked for the Department for Transport, the Transport Research Laboratory and the Vehicle Certification Agency.
Kevin was appointed in January 2012.
What do they do?
Traffic Commissioners are responsible for:
- Licensing operators of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) like buses and coaches
- Registering local bus services
They can also grant vocational licences and take action against HGV and PSV drivers. They might hold a public inquiry to decide on granting or revoking a licence.
In their traffic area, Traffic Commissioners are also responsible for:
- The registration of local bus services
- Assessing the environmental suitability of HGV parking locations
- Ensuring operators are reputable, competent and adequately funded
- Encouraging operators to adopt robust systems to ensure fair competition
What are the contact details for the West of England Traffic Commissioner?
You can find them at: Jubilee House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0GB
Email: enquiries@otc.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 9000
Opening hours: Office hours: 9.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
If you need legal advice about any traffic commissioner-related issues, give a call on 0115 910 6239.
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