Christopher Davies v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

The Appellant, having failed his third attempt at the Part 3 test, is no longer eligible to hold a trainee licence under the relevant regulations, and the appeal must therefore be dismissed.

Parties: Appellant: Christopher Davies; Respondent: Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 21 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Driving Instructor Licensing, Trainee Licence Refusal, Appeal Procedure

Administrative Law Transport Law Driving Instructor Licensing Trainee Licence Refusal Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Christopher Davies

Appellant

Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Registrar's refusal to grant a third trainee licence was wrong
2 Eligibility for trainee licence after failing Part 3 test

Ratio Decidendi

The Appellant, having failed his third attempt at the Part 3 test, is no longer eligible to hold a trainee licence under the relevant regulations, and the appeal must therefore be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal is dismissed.