Michael Searle v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Michael Searle v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

The Appellant had almost 18 months under trainee licences, which was adequate time to prepare for and attempt the Part 3 test. The purpose of the trainee licence is not to allow indefinite renewals until the test is passed. The Appellant did not demonstrate that the Registrar's decision was wrong.

Parties
Appellant: Michael Searle; Respondent: Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Licensing, Trainee Licence Refusal, Regulatory Appeals
Administrative Law Transport Law Driving Instructor Licensing Trainee Licence Refusal Regulatory Appeals

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Parties

Michael Searle

Appellant

Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Registrar's refusal to grant a third trainee licence was wrong
  2. 2 Whether the Appellant had sufficient opportunity to qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor

Ratio Decidendi

The Appellant had almost 18 months under trainee licences, which was adequate time to prepare for and attempt the Part 3 test. The purpose of the trainee licence is not to allow indefinite renewals until the test is passed. The Appellant did not demonstrate that the Registrar's decision was wrong.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed