Decision

Decision for Solid Scaffolding Limited

Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for the South East and Metropolitan area for Solid Scaffolding Limited.

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Decision

Breach of Section 26(1) (e) and (f) of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 found.

Repute of the operator retained but severely tarnished.

Licence curtailed to one vehicle with immediate effect.

Suspension of licence from 00.01 hours on 1 January until 23.59 hours on the 31 January 2022 ordered.

Direction made under Section 26(6)(a) that the authorised vehicle may not be used on any other operator’s licence during the period of suspension.

Undertakings sought as follows:

a) Vincent Larkin shall play no part in the management of the transport aspects of the operation.

b) The operator shall engage the services of a transport consultant to advise and assist for a minimum of four months from the date of this decision.

c) William Benson to attend an Operator Licensing Awareness Training Course within two months of the date of this decision and provide proof of attendance to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner within 14 days of doing so.

c) An audit of the transport as detailed in the accompanying schedule shall be carried out in April 2022. A copy of the audit and the response from the operator to any recommendations to be sent to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner within 14 days of receipt.

Published 23 November 2021