Transport Manager Public Inquiries
At Rothera Bray we have years of experience representing Transport Managers called to Public Inquiry by the Traffic Commissioner. Because of this, we understand how harmful losing your good repute can be to your reputation and your livelihood. Our specialist transport lawyers leave no stone unturned to protect your good repute and your professional competence.
We offer free initial consultations and fixed fees.
Reasons to be called to a Transport Manager Public Inquiry
The Traffic Commissioner can call you to a Public Inquiry if they have concerns that you:
- are not meeting your duties as a Transport Manager
- are a Transport Manager “in name only”
- have criminal convictions
- have misled the DVSA or Traffic Commissioner
- are not keeping your vehicles fit and roadworthy
- have failed to identify and act on drivers hours offences
- are applying to lift a period of disqualification
The Traffic Commissioner can decide to hold a combined Inquiry for both a Transport Manager and an operator. In addition they can choose to hold driver conduct hearings at the same time.
Any Inquiry will usually follow a DVSA compliance investigation.
Public Inquiry Outcomes
The Traffic Commissioners have the power to decide that you are no longer of good repute and/or are no longer professionally competent. If this happens you will be unable to continue as a transport manager. In addition, the Commissioner can ban you from being a Transport Manager for a period of time.
How we Can Help
At Rothera Bray our specialist transport solicitors will:
- meet with you to discuss your case
- advise you on what you can do to improve your prospects at Inquiry
- liaise with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioner’s Office on your behalf
- represent you at your Public Inquiry hearing
Finally, for more information speak to one of our transport and Public Inquiry solicitors on 03456 465 465.
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Natalie Abbott
Partner
Natalie works in our Nottingham office. She is a Partner and Employment Law specialist with over 10 years’ experience representing both businesses and individuals across a range of employment services including settlement agreements, discrimination, dismissals and redundancy.

Anton Balkitis
Partner & Head of Transport
Anton Balkitis leads the Transport Law team and is a nationally recognised Transport and Motoring Law specialist at Nottingham-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors.

Olivia Maginn
Barrister & Senior Associate
Olivia Maginn is a transport and motoring law specialist at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.

Georgina Power
Solicitor
Georgina Power is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Transport team and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Aleksandra Chrusciel
Paralegal
Aleksandra Chrusciel is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Transport department and is based at our Nottingham office.

Rebeca Large-Rodriguez
Paralegal
Rebeca Large-Rodriguez is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Transport and Motorist Offence department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Chelsey Sewell
Paralegal
Chelsey Sewell is a paralegal in Rothera Bray’s transport and motorist offence department and is based at our Nottingham Lace Market office in the city centre.