Hayley Meakin v The Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

Hayley Meakin v The Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

The regulations prescribe the conditions, examinations, training, and fees required for the licensing and regulation of driving instructors, including entry to and removal from the register, and the conduct of relevant tests and assessments.

Parties
Regulator: Secretary of State for Transport
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 December 2025
Outcome
Regulations enacted and previous regulations revoked.
Legal Topics
Driving Instruction, Licensing, Regulatory Compliance, Fees, Register of Instructors
Road Traffic Administrative Law Driving Instruction Licensing Regulatory Compliance Fees Register of Instructors

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Parties

Secretary of State for Transport

Regulator

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What are the requirements and procedures for licensing and regulating driving instructors for motor cars in the UK?
  2. 2 What are the conditions for entry, retention, and removal from the register of approved driving instructors?
  3. 3 What are the prescribed examinations, tests, and fees for driving instructors?

Ratio Decidendi

The regulations prescribe the conditions, examinations, training, and fees required for the licensing and regulation of driving instructors, including entry to and removal from the register, and the conduct of relevant tests and assessments.

Court Disposition

Regulations enacted and previous regulations revoked.

Orders

  • The Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) Regulations 2005 come into force as specified.
  • Previous regulations listed in Schedule 7 are revoked.