A driving instructor trainee appealed the refusal of a third training licence. But he failed his driving test again, meaning he no longer needed the licence. So the court stopped the case because it was no longer relevant.
Key Facts
- •Veluppillai Kalaaranjithan appealed the Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors' decision not to grant him a third trainee licence under s.129 of the Road Traffic Act 2024.
- •The appeal was lodged on 13 June 2023, against a decision dated 31 May 2023.
- •Before the appeal hearing, the Appellant failed his Part 3 driving test for the third time on 29 June 2023, resulting in the revocation of his trainee licence.
- •The Appellant sought more practical experience before his final attempt at the Part 3 test.
Legal Principles
Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
Road Traffic Act 2024, s.129 (implied)
Outcomes
The Appellant's appeal was struck out.
The Tribunal lost jurisdiction after the Appellant failed his Part 3 driving test for the third time, resulting in the revocation of his trainee licence.