DP/2024/67
The purpose of this report is to ask Members
to review a dual driver licence where a conviction recorded against
the applicant calls in to question their fitness and propriety to
be a suitable person to hold such a licence. As such, the licence
holder has been referred to this Panel for determination.
Minutes:
The Panel considered an application to review a licence, due to an undisclosed conviction of the Driver which calls in to question their fitness and propriety to be a suitable person to hold such a licence. As such, the application was referred to the Panel for determination.
RESOLVED that:
1. Based on the information provided to the Panel, having taken into account the reason the Driver has appeared before the Panel, namely: a conviction, the report written by the Officer, their recommendations, the Driver’s comments and the Council's Statement of Fitness and Suitability the Driver is not a fit and proper person and accordingly the licence is to be Revoked in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Fitness and Suitability.
2. The Licence is to be revoked with immediate effect in the interest of public safety as the Panel are not satisfied that the Driver will not attempt to drive while under the influence of drugs.
NOTE: The Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Panel.