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PostPosted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:54 am 
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In the area which I work (CHESTER) the inspections for licensing are carried out by licensing officers who have no mechanical qualifications at all.

Then the council leave themselves wide open to a legal challenge if they fail someone. :shock:


Trouble is, they probably don't :badgrin:

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Sussex wrote:
JDBubbles wrote:
In the area which I work (CHESTER) the inspections for licensing are carried out by licensing officers who have no mechanical qualifications at all.

Then the council leave themselves wide open to a legal challenge if they fail someone. :shock:


A challenge a number of years ago, Wheatley v York City Council, with ref taxis being checked by people with no qualifications was brought, it was admitted in court by the council, that the fitters did not have mechanical qualifications, it was argued by the council in court that the vehicle test/check was an inspection only and not an mot, win to York city council
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volvoman wrote:
Bin wagon mechanics !!! Lawn mower mechanics !!! No formal engineering qualifications !!! Some pretty serious and also scurrilous allegations there!!! :roll: During my past 13 years in the business I have always thought, perhaps in my naivety,that everyone involved in the testing of HC and PH were authorised vehicle examiners, subject to the MOTOR VEHICLES TESTS REGULATIONS 1981 (HACKNEY CARRIAGES AND PRIVATE HIRE CARS) and subject to Section 45 Road Traffic Act 1988. :lol:


Nope None of our men have any such qualification and mainly sort bin lorries and lawnmowers. perhaps you should check on yours mate

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Stinky Pete wrote:
Sussex wrote:
JDBubbles wrote:
In the area which I work (CHESTER) the inspections for licensing are carried out by licensing officers who have no mechanical qualifications at all.

Then the council leave themselves wide open to a legal challenge if they fail someone. :shock:


A challenge a number of years ago, Wheatley v York City Council, with ref taxis being checked by people with no qualifications was brought, it was admitted in court by the council, that the fitters did not have mechanical qualifications, it was argued by the council in court that the vehicle test/check was an inspection only and not an mot, win to York city council


Yep Pete I have heard of this one. My legal beaver says only possible is to claim loss of earnings due "dodgy" inspection but he also says this could be dodgy too!!!!!! Looks like its a no win no win scenario for us guys who supply the public !!! Keep smiling !!!
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