'Munro's escape explained
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I REFER to the article (CM, February 9) headed "Munro's escape'.
Like Mr Munro, I also am not aware that court convictions have to be reported to the Licensing Authority and I would be grateful if you could tell me under which rule or regulation this is a requirement.
Can you clarify, please? R. F. REYNER
Geoffrey Reyner Ltd Droyisden Manchester • The operator licensing regulations demand that a Licensing Authority be notified of any event affecting the good repute or professional competence either of the holder of an 0-licence or his nominated transport manager by letter within 28 days.
Good repute, which applies only to standard or international 0-licences, takes account of all convictions during the previous five years which relate to general fitness.
General fitness is the term used to establish whether a licence applicant fin the case of a company, including its directors) is a fit and proper person. The LA must take account of any specified convictions concerning goods vehicle operation which may have been imposed during the previous five years.
The offences concern unroadworthiness of vehicles; speed limits; loading/overloading; drivers' hours and records; drivers' licensing; vehicle plating and testing; international road haulage permits; forgery; unlawful use of a vehicle; unlawful use of rebated fuel oil, or contravention of parking restrictions and prohibitions. Ed.