Traffic Commissioner appointed for the North West

David Mullan comes to the role from within the department of infrastructure in Northern Ireland.

The office of the TC said that since January 2023, he has been responsible for policy in respect of driver licensing, motor insurance and for the delivery of the road safety strategy for Northern Ireland.

From 2019 to 2023 Mullan served as the head of the transport regulation unit, which acts as the Northern Ireland regulator for goods vehicle operators.

Despite leaving the role in January 2023, he has continued to sit as a presiding officer on public inquiries and impounding hearings within Northern Ireland.

He will start his role as the traffic commissioner for the North West on 19 August.

Senior TC Richard Turfitt said: “I am delighted that David has been appointed to the traffic commissioner team.

“He brings with him significant insight from an adjacent jurisdiction and his broad experience in policy development will be used to great effect in our efforts to improve road safety.”

TC Evans announced his retirement at the beginning of the year, although he continued in the role of deputy TC.

At the same time, Claire Gilmore announced she was resigning as TC for Scotland in order to pursue new challenges.