FT/D/2025/0435 - [2025] UKFTT 01267 (GRC)

Evidence and matters considered

We had a bundle of 35 pdf pages and we heard from the Appellant and Mr Russell for the Registrar. We also heard from Mrs Fernando who was the pupil in the car when the relevant incident occurred.

Chronology

In summary:-

after passing parts 1 and 2 the Appellant was granted a 6 month trainee licence on 23 July 2024.

a 2nd 6 month trainee licence was granted on 29 January 2025.

on 30 January 2025 the incident occurred which involved mobile phone use by the Appellant while supervising a pupil and resulted in 6 penalty points and a fine.

on 26 February 2025 the Appellant reported the points to the Registrar.

on 6 March 2025 the Registrar told the Appellant that he was considering revocation of the licence on the basis that he was no longer a FPP.

on 20 March 2025 the Appellant made representations.

on 24 March 2025 the Registrar notified the Appellant of the Decision to revoke the licence. He also directed that by section 130(6) of the Act the Decision would not take immediate effect and so the Appellant has been able to continue to give paid lessons pending the outcome of this appeal.

the Appellant has applied for a 3rd licence. That application awaits the outcome of this appeal.

Appeal

This appeal is against the Decision. The outcome sought is for the trainee licence not to be revoked. The Registrar has provided a response dated 13 August 2025.