Road Traffic Act 1961 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Licensing of Driving Instructors and Driving Schools
53. Revocation or suspension of instructor’s licence
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The Deputy Commissioner of Police may revoke or suspend an instructor’s licence —
Deputy Commissioner of Police
“Deputy Commissioner of Police”, in relation to any provision of this Act or rules or any other subsidiary legislation made under this Act, means the Deputy Commissioner of Police designated by the Commissioner of Police for the purposes of that provision, and includes any police officer who —(a)is not below the rank of sergeant; and(b)is authorised under the hand of the Deputy Commissioner of Police for the purposes of that provision, to exercise the powers of that Deputy Commissioner of Police;
if the Deputy Commissioner of Police is satisfied that the driving instructor —
has improperly obtained the instructor’s licence contrary to the provisions of this Part or any rules made thereunder;
is no longer a fit and proper person to continue to hold an instructor’s licence by reason of the driving instructor’s conduct or physical disability; or
is contravening or has contravened any of the provisions of this Part or any rules made thereunder; or
if the Deputy Commissioner of Police considers it in the public interest to do so.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police must, before revoking or suspending an instructor’s licence under subsection (1), give the driving instructor concerned written notice of his or her intention to do so specifying a date, at least 14 days after the date of the notice, upon which the revocation or suspension is to be made and calling upon the driving instructor to show cause to the Deputy Commissioner of Police why the instructor’s licence should not be revoked or suspended.
licence
“licence” means a vehicle licence issued under the provisions of this Part.
Where the Deputy Commissioner of Police has revoked or suspended an instructor’s licence under subsection (1), he or she must immediately inform the driving instructor concerned by written notice of the revocation or suspension.
driving instructor
“driving instructor” means a person who gives instruction in the driving of a motor vehicle for a fee or reward.
A driving instructor may, within 14 days of the receipt of the notice mentioned in subsection (3), appeal in writing against the revocation or suspension to the Commissioner of Police whose decision is final.
Commissioner of Police
“Commissioner of Police” means the public officer appointed under section 6(1) of the Police Force Act 2004;
An order of revocation or suspension does not take effect until the end of a period of 14 days after the Deputy Commissioner of Police has informed the driving instructor concerned of the order.
If within that period the driving instructor concerned appeals to the Commissioner of Police, the order does not take effect until it is confirmed by the Commissioner of Police or the appeal is for any reason dismissed by the Commissioner of Police.
Where an order of revocation or suspension becomes effective under subsection (5), the driving instructor concerned must, as from the date when the order becomes effective, cease to give instruction to any person in the driving of a motor vehicle.
motor vehicle
“motor vehicle” means a vehicle that —(a)is propelled wholly or partly by a motor or by any means other than human or animal power; and(b)is used or intended to be used on any road;
A driving instructor whose licence has been revoked under this section must immediately surrender it to the Deputy Commissioner of Police.