FT/D/2025/0332 - [2025] UKFTT 01268 (GRC)

This is an appeal against a decision of the Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors (“the Registrar”) made on 27 February 2025 to refuse to grant the Appellant a third trainee licence.

The proceedings were held by online video (CVP). The Tribunal was satisfied that it was fair and just to conduct the hearing in this way. The Appellant joined by telephone. The Registrar did not attend. Notice of Hearing was sent by email to the Registrar with correct details on 10 June 2025. It was indicated in advance that the Registrar did not intend to be represented at a hearing of this type. The Appellant confirmed they were content to proceed. In the circumstances, the Tribunal was satisfied that it was in the interests of justice to proceed in their absence. In reaching a decision, the Tribunal has fully considered the Respondent’s written submissions.

In the decision, the Registrar says that the Appellant has already had the benefit of two licences lasting 12 months. The Registrar considers that this has given the Appellant sufficient opportunity to gain the necessary experience. They have failed to provide any evidence to support a lack of pupils or practice time.

The Appellant’s Notice of Appeal dated 10 April 2025 does not give any reasons to support the appeal. The outcome sought is for the Registrar’s decision to be overturned to allow the Appellant opportunity to continue training and attempt the part 3 test for a third time. The Registrar’s Statement of Case dated 29 September 2025 resists the appeal. The Appellant did not provide a reply.