(1)A PSV operator’s licence . . . F1 is not assignable or, subject to the following provisions of this section, transmissible on death or in any other way.
(2)A PSV operator’s licence . . . F1 held by an individual terminates if he—
(a)dies, or
(b)is adjudged bankrupt or, in Scotland, has his estate sequestrated, or
(c)becomes a patient within the meaning of [F2Part VII of the Mental Health Act 1983], or, in Scotland, becomes incapable of managing his own affairs.
(3)In relation to a PSV operator’s licence . . . F1 held by an individual or by a company, regulations may specify other events relating to the licence-holder on the occurrence of which the licence is to terminate.
(4)The traffic [F3commissioner] by whom a PSV operator’s licence . . . F1 was granted may—
(a)direct that the termination of the licence by subsection (2) above, or under subsection (3) above, be deferred for a period not exceeding twelve months or, if it appears to the [F3commissioner] that there are special circumstances, eighteen months, and
(b)authorise the business of the licence-holder to be carried on under the licence by some other person during the period of deferment, subject to such conditions as the [F3commissioner] may impose.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 1(3), 139(3), Sch. 1 para. 9, Sch. 8
F2Words substituted by Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20, SIF 85), s. 148, Sch. 4 para. 56
F3Word substituted by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 3(5), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 4(17)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 57 extended (E.W.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 44(2)
S. 57 applied (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 194(1)(2)(a), (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3
C2S. 57(2) amended by S.I. 1986/1628, reg. 5(1), Sch.