[2025] UKFTT 01308 (GRC)

The appeal is dismissed.

The appellant appeals against the decision made by the Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors on 23 May 2025 to refuse his application for a third trainee licence.

The appellant was issued with two trainee licences pursuant to section 129 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (the Act), which were valid from 20 May 2024 to 19 May 2025.

On 5 May 2025 the appellant made an application for a third trainee licence. On 7 May 2025 the respondent notified the appellant that they were considering refusal of the application and invited the appellant to make representations.

On 8 May 2025, the appellant responded, giving reasons why a third licence should be granted. He stated that he had had two part 3 tests cancelled and rescheduled at short notice by the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) and that he had been on hold for the part 3 test since September 2024.

The appellant stated that he received a date for his test on 23 May 2025, which is after the expiry of his trainee licence. He stated that this meant he would not have valid potential driving instructor (PDI) insurance when attempting his Part 3 test and would be unable to practice in the three days leading up to his test.

The respondent refused the appellant’s application for a third trainee licence on 23 May 2025.

The appellant lodged a notice of appeal dated 26 May 2025.