Daniel Morris v Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

Daniel Morris v Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

The appellant had sufficient opportunity to practise and prepare for the Part 3 test during two trainee licences covering 12 months. Delays in test scheduling do not justify the grant of a third licence, as further training and test attempts can occur without a trainee licence. The respondent's refusal was lawful...

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Parties
Appellant: Daniel Morris; Respondent: Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 December 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Driving Instructor Licensing, Trainee Licence Refusal, Appeal Procedure
Administrative Law Regulatory Law Driving Instructor Licensing Trainee Licence Refusal Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Daniel Morris

Appellant

Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the refusal to grant a third trainee licence was lawful and justified
  2. 2 Whether delays in test scheduling justify the grant of a further trainee licence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant had sufficient opportunity to practise and prepare for the Part 3 test during two trainee licences covering 12 months. Delays in test scheduling do not justify the grant of a third licence, as further training and test attempts can occur without a trainee licence. The respondent's refusal was lawful and justified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed