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Time to take back seat

8th July 1993, Page 18
8th July 1993
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• The eight-vehicle licence held by Midsomer Norton-based James Chivers has been revoked for repeated road traffic offences. But the revocation has been delayed 10 weeks so Chivers' son Andy can apply for a licence in his own name.

Rejecting requests that the proceedings be adjourned pending Andy's application, Western Traffic Commissioner Air ViceMarshal Ronald Ashford said this was the fifth public inquiry that Chivers had been called to over the maintenance of his vehicles. At the previous inquiry convictions had been taken into account for two tachograph offences and for operating a vehi de without an MoT certificate for some 15 months. There had been further convictions since and he was not prepared to adjourn and allow surrender of the licence.

For Chivers, Colin Ward said that he had suffered a heart attack. He had a fiery nature and he had been advised to take a lesser role in the business. He recognised that his relationship with the Vehicle Inspectorate had deteriorated over the years and that it would be better if he took a "back seat".

Ashford said it was unlikely he would consider James Chivers to be a suitable transport manager in any new application. He would need to be assured the fleet was in good order, the maintenance arrangements were satisfactory and there was an acceptable transport manager.

Andy Chivers must be under no illusions. He would be on probation and he was unlikely to be granted a licence for longer than two years.


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