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W. Mids operator refused 0-licence

9th May 1981, Page 51
9th May 1981
Page 51
Page 51, 9th May 1981 — W. Mids operator refused 0-licence
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_LEGAL OPERATIONS and the construction of a workshop without lanning permission led to an application for a new psv operator cence being refused by the West Midland Traffic Commissioners n grounds of ill-repute.

Brian Pedley, of Washbrook ane, Cannock, had applied for a icence authorising eight iinibuses and six single-deckrs. In refusing the applications, hairman Arthur Crabtree said hat Mr Pedley seemed to have ttle regard for the law. Vehicle examiner Kenneth Girling said the facilities at Mr Pedley's premises were unsuitable and there was no evidence of any preventive maintenance. A 49-seater which was in use without a psv licence had been given a defect notice for five items, and a 29-seater Bedford, also in use without a psv licence, was in a dangerous condition and an immediate prohibition was imposed.

Mr Pedley said workshop facilities were now adequate for the number of vehicles applied for, and a full-time mechanic would be employed once he knew how many vehicles would be authorised. He had not realised planning permission was required for the premises but had since lodged an application.

For the local council, it said complaints had been received about the operation of coaches from Washbrook Lane. Enforcement action was being taken requiring the unauthorised use to stop and for the demolition of the workshop.

Mr Crabtree said the Commissioners had received a letter from five operators in the area complaining that Mr Pedley had been operating vehicles without psv licences. Enforcement staff had carried out investigations and prosecutions were pending.

Brian James, of Invincible Travel of Tamworth, claimed Mr Pedley had operated unlicensed vehicles on county council services before being warned by traffic examiners. Since then, coaches had been operated on football excursions and a club outing and he believed Mr Pedley was proposing to operate a 29-seater to Devon.

Mr James said Mr Pedley had quoted for county council work at a figure substantially lower than his. It seemed he was seeking to operate at around 28.5p per mile.

Mr Pedley agreed that he had been operating illegally since being warned by a traffic examiner. The commissioners had no hesitation in refusing the application and also revoked Mr Pedley's two existing psv licences.