Brake defects cost operator
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A string of prohibition notices led to the licence held by Ivor Card, based in Ely, Cardiff, being cut from four vehicles to three at a Cardiff disciplinary inquiry.
Vehicle examiner Stuart Hobson told the Welsh Traffic Commissioner David Dixon that many of the defects related to brake problems. Other prohibitions related to a fuel leak and loose wheelnuts. He did not consider the maintenance facilities were entirely adequate, as repairs were carried out in the open.
Card said that he believed that some of the prohibitions issued had been unfair but he had not challenged them because he lust wanted to get the job done". Seine of the listed brake defects were within the limits of adjustment and he atHusted the brakes every week.
Indicating that he did not consider it to be a good record, the IC said he had taken some account of the fact that Card considered that the issue of some of the prohibitions had been unfair, but they had to stand as they ware.
Card said he could afford to buy a building with a ramp, but lacked the funds to have it erected. He had set up the business to give his two sons a business opportunity and he took the maintenance of his vehicles very seriously.
Cutting the licence, Dixon said he required further financial evidence within seven days, and that one vehicle a month be sent out for an independent check, including a rolling road brake test. The VI would be asked to carry out a further maintenance investigation in the New Year.