Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Traffic Commissioner
Peter Hearn
Biography
Peter Hearn became Chief Operating Officer for the Office of the Traffic Commissioner in October 2024.
Peter was previously the Director of Driver Services at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Peter previously held positions at the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, including:
- Scheme Management and External Relations Director
- Head of Planning and Policy in operational management
- Area Manager
- Vehicle Examiner
Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Traffic Commissioner
The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for:
- leading and developing colleagues in the Office of the Traffic Commissioner
- supporting the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Traffic Commissioners and their deputies
- improving relationships with stakeholders, including the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales
- making sure the Traffic Commissioners’ statutory responsibilities are fully considered when policy is being developed by the Department for Transport