!st case driver loses appeal
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k 42-year-old driver, Mr William ie, who failed in an appeal to Tort magistrates last week, against Slorth Western Licensing Authority's al to grant him a Class I hgv ig licence without test, told the court 'ould go on the dole before he would another test.
Beattie, who conducted his own case, he had been driving all his working 'or haulage contractors, bus companies in the Army. He had experience with all ; of vehicles, was now driving for Hall (Animal Feeds) Ltd, and con sidered that he was entitled to a licence to drive all classes of vehicles.
In September 1972 he had applied to the LA under the transitional provisions, but because he had not driven class I vehicles during the 12 months period his application was refused. He had since been granted a Class III licence and had appealed because the DoE guide to hgv licences said he could do so if aggrieved..
Mr. J. S. Lawton, for the LA, said LAs had no discretion with regard to an applicant without the six months required experience during the relevant period.