Christopher Apperley v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Christopher Apperley v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

The appellant failed his third attempt at the instructional ability test, making him ineligible for a further trainee licence under Regulation 14(b), and the Tribunal has no power to allow the appeal.

Parties
Appellant: Christopher Apperley; Respondent: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Struck Out
Outcome
appeal struck out
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Licensing, Trainee Licence Eligibility
Transport Administrative Law Driving Instructor Licensing Trainee Licence Eligibility

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Parties

Christopher Apperley

Appellant

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Struck Out

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is eligible for a trainee driving instructor licence after three unsuccessful attempts at the instructional ability test
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal has power to grant the appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed his third attempt at the instructional ability test, making him ineligible for a further trainee licence under Regulation 14(b), and the Tribunal has no power to allow the appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal struck out

Orders

  • The appellant’s appeal is struck out under Rule 8(3)(c) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009