Christopher Billinge v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Christopher Billinge v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

The Tribunal found that the Appellant's training was significantly disrupted by his trainer's ill health, and that he had provided this information to the Respondent. The refusal to grant a second trainee licence was therefore wrong, and the appeal was allowed, extending the licence until 21 January 2026.

Parties
Appellant: Christopher Billinge; Respondent: Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Licensing, Trainee Licence Extension, Statutory Interpretation, Tribunal Powers
Administrative Law Transport Law Driving Instructor Licensing Trainee Licence Extension Statutory Interpretation Tribunal Powers

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Parties

Christopher Billinge

Appellant

Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Registrar's refusal to grant a second trainee licence was correct
  2. 2 Whether the Appellant's loss of training time due to trainer illness justified an extension
  3. 3 Whether the Appellant complied with licence conditions

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Appellant's training was significantly disrupted by his trainer's ill health, and that he had provided this information to the Respondent. The refusal to grant a second trainee licence was therefore wrong, and the appeal was allowed, extending the licence until 21 January 2026.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • The Appellant's trainee licence is extended until 21 January 2026.