Stuart Saunders v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Stuart Saunders v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

The appeal was struck out because the appellant, having failed the instruction ability test three times, is statutorily barred from being granted a further trainee licence, leaving the tribunal with no power to allow the appeal.

Parties
Appellant: Stuart Saunders; Respondent: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Strike Out / Dismissal
Outcome
Appeal struck out
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Licensing, Appeals Procedure
Administrative Law Transport Law Driving Instructor Licensing Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Stuart Saunders

Appellant

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Strike Out / Dismissal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant can be granted a trainee driving instructor licence after failing the instruction ability test three times
  2. 2 Whether the tribunal has power to allow the appeal in light of statutory restrictions

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was struck out because the appellant, having failed the instruction ability test three times, is statutorily barred from being granted a further trainee licence, leaving the tribunal with no power to allow the appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal struck out

Orders

  • The Appellant's appeal is struck out under Rule 8(3)(c) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009