233Demand responsive service authorisations—procedure

233 Demand responsive service authorisations—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative (1) This section applies to the holder of a DRS authorisation if the road transport authority proposes, on the authority’s own initiative, to take action under section 232 (2) to amend the authorisation to impose, amend or revoke a condition (the proposed action). (2) The road transport authority must give the authorisation-holder a written notice stating— (b) if the proposed action is to impose a condition—the proposed condition; and (c) if the proposed action is to amend a condition—the condition as proposed to be amended; and (d) an explanation for the proposed action; and (e) if appropriate, any action that must be taken by the authorisation-holder to avoid or reverse the proposed action; and

(3) The notice may, but need not, provide an opportunity for the authorisation-holder to make representations about why the proposed action should not be taken. given to the authorisation-holder. (5) This section does not affect the taking of action under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).