Sharon Rawles v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Sharon Rawles v Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors

Exceptional delays in test availability, which were outside the Appellant's control, constituted sufficient grounds to allow a third trainee licence despite the general rule that 12 months is adequate for preparation.

Parties
Appellant: Sharon Rawles; Respondent: Registrar for Approved Driving Instructors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Licensing, Trainee Licence Refusal, Appeal Against Regulatory Decision
Transport Law Administrative Law Driving Instructor Licensing Trainee Licence Refusal Appeal Against Regulatory Decision

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Parties

Sharon Rawles

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 justified in the circumstances
  2. 2 Whether exceptional circumstances warranted granting a further trainee licence

Ratio Decidendi

Exceptional delays in test availability, which were outside the Appellant's control, constituted sufficient grounds to allow a third trainee licence despite the general rule that 12 months is adequate for preparation.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Registrar’s decision set aside
  • Appellant granted a third trainee licence with effect from the date of the decision