5[F1(1)]Where the holder of a PSV operator’s licence [F2relies on a single transport manager] to satisfy the requirement as to professional competence and that manager—E+W+S
(a)dies or ceases by reason of physical disability or mental disorder to be capable of discharging his duties as transport manager;
(b)ceases to work for the business; or
(c)ceases to be of good repute,
the holder shall nevertheless not be treated as failing to satisfy that requirement until the expiry of such period as in the opinion of the relevant traffic [F3commissioner] is reasonably required for the appointment of a new transport manager.
[F4(2)Where the holder of a PSV operator’s licence is a company with two or more transport managers and any of them ceases to be of good repute the company shall nevertheless not be treated as failing to satisfy the requirement as to professional competence until the expiry of such period as in the opinion of the relevant traffic commissioner is reasonably required for his removal or the appointment of a transport manager in his place.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sub-para. renumbered by S.I. 1990/1851, reg. 2(1)(2), Sch. para. 5
F2Words substituted by S.I. 1990/1851, reg. 2(1)(2), Sch. para. 4
F3Word substituted by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 3(5), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 21(b)
F4Sub-para. (2) inserted by S.I. 1990/1851, reg. 2(1)(2), Sch. para. 5
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 3 para 5 amended by S.I. 1986/1628, reg. 5(1), Sch.