The Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Act 2009 (c. 17) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Willie Rennie described it as his proudest moment in politics.
Background Before the act, there was a minimum of 45 days that it took to remove a person's name from the register of approved driving instructors could create a threat to the safety of members of the public.Explanatory notes, paragraphs 6 and 7
The act was introduced in response to an incident that had been experienced by a constituent of Willie Rennie.
Provisions The act grants the power to suspend the registration of approved driving instructors immediately.Explanatory notes, paragraph 7
References "Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Act 2009". Current Law Statutes Annotated 2009. Sweet & Maxwell. Thomson Reuters. 2010. Volume 1. Chapter 17. pp 17-1 to 17-9. Halsbury's Statutes,
External links The Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Act 2009, as amended from the National Archives. The Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Act 2009, as originally enacted from the National Archives. Explanatory notes to the Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Act 2009 prepared by the Department for Transport.