Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Appeal Solicitors
Losing your taxi or private hire vehicle licence can have a significant and immediate impact on your livelihood. Richard Nelson LLP’s specialist transport solicitors are experienced in challenging local authority decisions, providing urgent advice and robust representation for drivers facing licence refusal, suspension, or revocation.
Understanding your licence revocation
Taxi and private hire licences are issued and regulated by the local council. They have the right to refuse, suspend, or revoke a licence for the following reasons:
- Criminal convictions: Particularly violence, dishonesty, or sexual offences.
- Medical reasons: Not meeting the medical fitness standards.
- Failing to comply with licensing conditions: For example, failing vehicle inspections or breaching council rules.
- Driving offences: Such as having too many penalty points, drink-driving, or dangerous driving.
- Complaints from passengers.
Our solicitors provide expert advice and representation for taxi licence appeals and private hire licence appeals. If you need to challenge a decision by the licensing authority, contact our team today to take immediate action toward securing your licence.
Contact UsWhat is the first step in appealing a licence decision?
If you believe the decision to be incorrect or unjust, then we can conduct your appeal on your behalf. The first step is to lodge your appeal at the applicable magistrates’ court, where a small court fee is payable. This puts the decision on hold pending the appeal hearing.
How do we prepare your case for the appeal hearing?
We will then advise upon and prepare your case to ensure we have all the relevant evidence required to give you the best chance of success at your appeal hearing. We will also appoint a first-rate, experienced advocate to conduct your hearing.
What happens if the appeal is unsuccessful?
If your appeal at the Magistrates’ Court is unsuccessful, we can also take your case to the Crown Court to appeal that decision if necessary.
The chances of success depend entirely on the seriousness of the evidence against you; however, we often find that mistakes are made, or incorrect and incomplete information is used, which we can effectively challenge on your behalf during the appeal process.
Why is urgent action required?
You have just 21 days from the date of the council’s decision to appeal. Delaying could mean your livelihood is at stake.
Contact our taxi and private licence appeal solicitors today
At Richard Nelson LLP, our expertise in representing taxi and private hire drivers in licensing matters is unmatched. With a team of experienced lawyers, we have extensive experience in both committee hearings and Magistrates’ Court appeals. Our approach includes:
Lodging your appeal at the Magistrates’ Court within the critical 21-day window to put the decision on hold.
Advising on and preparing all necessary evidence to maximise your chance of a successful outcome.
Appointing an experienced advocate to conduct your hearing on your behalf.
Taking your case to the Crown Court if an initial appeal to the Magistrates’ Court is unsuccessful
Get in touch with our licence appeal solicitors today.
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