Public Inquiry Preparation

Nobody’s business is perfectly compliant and there are some things that happen which are less than welcome, one of those could include a visit or a vehicle getting stopped by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). You feel confident that you have all the correct systems and procedures in place, your drivers have completed their driver walk around checks and you have been operating for years’. But what if mechanical defects are found, there are drivers’ hours infringements and so on?

Before you know it, you are facing worst case scenario… you are called to a Public Inquiry by the Traffic Commissioner.

This unwelcome turn of events can be incredibly daunting and can come as a huge concern to the future of your business. It’s easy to bury your head in the sand, but acting quickly, decisively, knowing what to do and who to turn too, is key.

We can help you

Ridgeway Training, in conjunction with AMD Solicitors, have been supporting and protecting the licences of operators at Public Inquiries in the south east for over 25 years, ensuring they not only retain their O-licence but have the necessary systems and procedures in place. Providing the confidence in their compliance and the tools to fully comply with their O-licence undertakings.

One to one consultative support and guidance
Assistance in rectifying non-compliance and incorporating robust systems
Comprehensive step by step plan to ensure you are fully prepared for the Public Inquiry
Providing a compelling and incontrovertible case
Full representation for O-licence holders, Transport Managers and Drivers

Find out more

For more information, please feel free to contact us today on 01293 535850 or drop us an email on info@ridgewaytraining.co.uk. We look forward to speaking with and hopefully being of service to you soon.

Head of Safety, Standards & Compliance, ReadyBus Ltd
Danny Betts

As per our ongoing training for all our drivers, it’s extremely important that our staff are fully up to date with the latest rules and regulations to ensure they and our customers are safe while traveling on our vehicles. One of the most important checks to ensure the safety of everyone is the walk-around check completed by the driver prior to taking our vehicles out on the road. This course completed by Ridgeway Training gives our drivers the refresher training they require to ensure they check that our vehicles are safe and compliant before going out on the public road.

Qualification: Driver Walk Around Check & Defect Training
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