How long do I have to appeal a taxi licence revocation?

You have 21 days from the date you receive written notification of the council's decision to lodge an appeal at the magistrates' court. This deadline is strict, and courts rarely accept late appeals without exceptional circumstances. Contact TaxiLaw immediately after receiving a revocation or refusal notice to ensure your appeal is filed on time.

What evidence do I need for a magistrates' court appeal?

The evidence you need depends on your specific case and the reasons for the council's decision. Typically, a strong appeal includes character references from employers, colleagues, or community members, medical evidence if health was a factor, compliance records and training certificates, and documentation showing you have addressed the council's concerns.

Can I drive while my appeal is pending?

It depends on the type of decision. If your licence has been revoked with immediate effect, which councils can do on public safety grounds, you generally cannot drive until the appeal is resolved. If your licence renewal has been refused but the original licence has not yet expired, you may be able to continue driving until the hearing.

What are the chances of winning a taxi licence appeal?

Success depends entirely on the circumstances of your case: the reasons for the council's decision, the evidence available, and the quality of your representation. TaxiLaw assesses every case honestly and will tell you upfront whether an appeal has realistic prospects. We do not make outcome guarantees, but we give you the strongest possible chance.

Licensing AppealsLisans Itirazlari

Taxi Licence Appeals at the Magistrates' Court21 daysSulh Ceza Mahkemesinde Taksi Lisans Itirazlari

If your taxi licence has been refused, revoked, or suspended, you have just 21 days to appeal. TaxiLaw handles every step from lodging the appeal to presenting your case.Taksi ehliyetiniz reddedildi, iptal edildi veya askiya alindiysa itiraz icin sadece 21 gununuz var. TaxiLaw her adimi ustlenir.

You have 21 days from the council's decision to lodge an appeal. Every day counts.

Belediye kararindan itibaren itiraz icin 21 gununuz var. Her gun onemli.

Why Taxi Licences Get Refused, Revoked or Suspended

Taksi Lisanslari Neden Reddedilir, Iptal Edilir veya Askiya Alinir

Criminal convictions, including motoring offences, assault, dishonesty, and in some cases spent convictionsCezai mahkumiyetler: trafik suclari, saldiri, sahtekcarlik ve bazi durumlarda sartli tahliye edilmis mahkumiyetler
Medical fitness concerns, such as conditions that the council believes affect your ability to drive safelyTibbi uygunluk endiscleri: belediyenin guvenli suruş yeteneginizi etkiledigine inandigi durumlar
Public complaints from passengers or members of the publicHalk sikayetleri: yolculardan veya halk uyeleriinden gelen sikayetler
HMRC tax check failure. Since April 2022, failing the mandatory tax check means your council cannot issue your licenceHMRC vergi kontrolu basarisizligi. Zorunlu vergi kontrolunde basarisiz olmak belediyenizin ehliyetinizi verememesi anlamina gelir
Safeguarding concerns, including issues flagged through DBS checks or safeguarding referralsKoruma endisleri: DBS kontrolleri veya koruma sevkleri yoluyla isanlanan sorunlar
Council policy changes, such as new policies on age limits, vehicle standards, or conviction thresholdsBelediye politika degisiklikleri: yas sinirlari, arac standartlari veya mahkumiyet esikleri konusunda yeni politikalar

How the Taxi Licence Appeals Process Works

Taksi Lisans Itiraz Sureci Nasil Isler

Council Decision

Belediye Karari

You receive written notification that your licence has been refused, revoked, or suspended. The letter must state the reasons and your right to appeal.

Ehliyetinizin reddedildigi, iptal edildigi veya askiya alindigi konusunda yazili bildirim alirsiniz.

The 21-Day Window

21 Gunluk Sure

From the date of the council's written decision, you have 21 days to lodge an appeal at the magistrates' court. Missing it almost certainly means losing your right to appeal. TaxiLaw lodges the appeal on your behalf.

Belediyenin yazili karari tarihinden itibaren sulh ceza mahkemesine itiraz icin 21 gununuz var. TaxiLaw itirazi sizin adniza dosyalar.

Preparing Your Case

Dava Hazirligi

This is where the appeal is won or lost. TaxiLaw gathers character references, medical reports, compliance records, training certificates, and any documentation showing you have addressed the council's concerns.

Itirazin kazanildigi veya kaybedildigi yer burascidir. TaxiLaw karakter referansllari, tibbi raporlar ve uyumluluk kayitlari toplar.

The Hearing

Durusma

The magistrates hear both sides. The council presents their case, and TaxiLaw presents yours. Magistrates consider the evidence and assess whether the decision was proportionate.

Hakimler her iki tarafi da dinler. Belediye davasini sunar ve TaxiLaw sizinkini sunar.

The Decision

Karar

The magistrates can overturn the council's decision and reinstate your licence, uphold it, or impose different conditions. Their decision is binding on both you and the council.

Hakimler belediye kararini bozabilir ve lisansinizi iade edebilir, onaylayabilir veya farkli kosullar koyabilir.

How TaxiLaw Fights for Your Taxi Licence

TaxiLaw Taksi Lisansiniz Icin Nasil Mucadele Eder

Immediate appeal filing: we lodge your appeal within the 21-day deadline, ensuring no procedural errorsAcil itiraz dosyalama: itirazi 21 gunluk sure icinde dosyalar, prosedur hatalari olmamasini saglariz
Evidence bundle preparation: we compile and present your evidence in the format the court expectsKanitlar dosyasi hazirlama: kanitlarinizi mahkemenin bekleedigi formatta derler ve sunariz
Character reference coordination: we advise on who should provide references and review themKarakter referans koordinasyonu: kimlerin referans vermesi gerektigini onerir ve inceleriz
Full courtroom representation: TaxiLaw represents you at the magistrates' court hearingTam mahkeme temsili: TaxiLaw sizi sulh ceza mahkemesi durusmasinda temsil eder
Strategy and honest assessment: we assess your prospects honestly before committing to an appealStrateji ve durust degerlendirme: bir itiraza baslamadan once beklentilerinizi duurustce degerlendiririz