Damien Thomas v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Damien Thomas v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

It is just and fair to grant a further trainee licence until 31 March 2025 to enable the appellant to take his third and final attempt at the Part 3 test, given his financial difficulties and the proximity of the test date.

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Parties
Appellant: Damien Thomas; Respondent: Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Licensing, Trainee Licence Extension, Regulatory Appeals
Administrative Law Transport Law Driving Instructor Licensing Trainee Licence Extension Regulatory Appeals

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Parties

Damien Thomas

Appellant

Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the refusal to grant a third trainee licence was lawful and justified
  2. 2 Whether the appellant should be granted a further trainee licence to enable him to take the Part 3 test

Ratio Decidendi

It is just and fair to grant a further trainee licence until 31 March 2025 to enable the appellant to take his third and final attempt at the Part 3 test, given his financial difficulties and the proximity of the test date.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • A new trainee licence is granted from the date of this decision until and including 31 March 2025.