Road Traffic Act 1988

133 Review of examinations. E+W+S

(1) On the application of a person who has [F1 undergone a relevant examination, or a part of such an examination]—

(a) [F2 a magistrates' court], or

(b) in Scotland, the sheriff within whose jurisdiction he resides,

may determine whether [F3 the examination or part was properly conducted]

(2) If it appears to the court or sheriff [F4 the examination or part was not properly]conducted, the court or sheriff may order that any fee payable by the applicant in respect of [F5 the examination or part]shall not be paid or, if it has been paid, shall be repaid.

(3) No appeal shall lie under section 131 of this Act in respect of any matter in respect of which an application may be made to a magistrates’ court or a sheriff under subsection (1) above.

[F6 (4) In this section “a relevant examination” means—

(a) an examination of ability to give instruction in the driving of motor cars,

(b) a test of continued ability and fitness to give instruction in the driving of motor cars (or appropriate motor cars), or

(c) an emergency control assessment.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 133(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by 2000 c. 38, s. 260, Sch. 29 para. 11(1)(2)(a); S.I. 2002/658, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 3(3))

F2 Words in s. 133(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 309; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3

F3 Words in s. 133(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by 2000 c. 38, s. 260, Sch. 29 para. 11(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2002/658, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 3(3))

F4 Words in s. 133(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by 2000 c. 38, s. 260, Sch. 29 para. 11(1)(3)(a); S.I. 2002/658, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 3(3))

F5 Words in s. 133(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by 2000 c. 38, s. 260, Sch. 29 para. 11(1)(3)(b); S.I. 2002/658, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 3(3))

F6 S. 133(4) inserted (1.4.2002) by 2000 c. 38, s. 260, Sch. 29 para. 11(1)(4); S.I. 2002/658, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 3(3))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 133 excluded (23.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1736, art. 8(1)(b)(2)(b)