Holly Powlesland v Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

Holly Powlesland v Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

The Regulations prescribe the mandatory procedures, standards, and fees for the qualification, registration, and licensing of driving instructors, including examination structure, vehicle requirements, and conditions for entry, removal, and retention on the register.

Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 April 2025
Outcome
Regulations enacted and prior regulations revoked.
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Qualification, Driving Tests, Licensing, Register of Instructors, Fees, Vehicle Requirements, Removal and Retention of Names From Register, Training Requirements
Road Traffic Driving Instruction Regulatory Law Driving Instructor Qualification Driving Tests Licensing Register of Instructors Fees +3 more

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Legal Issues

  1. 1 What are the requirements for becoming an approved driving instructor?
  2. 2 What are the conditions for entry, removal, and retention of names on the register?
  3. 3 What are the fees and procedural requirements for examinations and licences?

Ratio Decidendi

The Regulations prescribe the mandatory procedures, standards, and fees for the qualification, registration, and licensing of driving instructors, including examination structure, vehicle requirements, and conditions for entry, removal, and retention on the register.

Court Disposition

Regulations enacted and prior regulations revoked.

Orders

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