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Vehicles subject to ‘O’ licensing Application procedure Requirements for all ‘O’ licences Standard licence — additional requirements Transport manager hours Objections Environmental representations Traffic Commissioner decisions Public inquiries and appeals Issue of the ‘O’ licence Vehicle discs UK Licence for the Community Changes to an ‘O’ licence Changes to transport managers Changing the type of licence New operating centres Schedule 4 procedure Other changes that must be reported Continuous licensing and enforcement Review of operating centres Disciplinary action The “Seven Deadly Sins” Main disciplinary powers Key offences and penalties Production of an ‘O’ licence ⭐ Exam numbers to remember

Objections

  • Statutory objectors can oppose applications.
  • Examples include:
    • British Association of Removers.
    • Logistics UK.
    • Road Haulage Association.
    • Relevant transport trade unions.
    • Local authorities.
    • Planning authorities.
    • Chief Officer of Police.
  • Objections must:
    • Be made in the statutory form.
    • Be submitted within 21 days of publication.
  • Grounds for objection can include:
    • Applicant not being fit and proper.
    • Poor arrangements for drivers’ hours.
    • Inadequate control of overloading.
    • Poor vehicle maintenance.
    • Unsuitable operating centre.
    • Insufficient financial resources.
    • Lack of professional qualifications for a standard licence.