Defendant
SAM COWLING
Address RUGLANDS FARM, BROMPTON REGIS, DULVERTON, TA22 9NZ
Postcode TA22 9NZ
Case summary
Reference 49610160GL19YBX
Platform common_platform
Source
Magistrates
Court North Somerset Magistrates' Court
First listed 2025-09-18
Latest listing 2026-02-04
Force matching
Prosecuting force DVLA
Defendant area Avon & Somerset Police
Out of area — forces differ
Outcomes
Adjourned
Fine
URN track reference '49610160GL19YBX' does not match known formats (0.00)
Text track matched 'Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency' via prosecutor field (0.95)
Postcode track postcode TA22 9NZ -> Avon & Somerset Police (0.95)
Offence
On the 26/10/2024 you were the keeper of an unlicensed vehicle GL19YBX contrary to Section 29(1) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994. The previous licence expired on 27/08/2022, and the annual rate of duty was �55.00. Contrary to section 29(1) and (3) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:
Outcome
Fine imposed (£220.00.)
Timeline (3 events)
2025-09-18
Pre-Trial Review
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North Somerset Magistrates' Court
On the 26/10/2024 you were the keeper of an unlicensed vehicle GL19YBX contrary to Section 29(1) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994. The previous licence expired on 27/08/2022, and the annual rate of duty was �55.00. Contrary to section 29(1) and (3) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:
2026-02-04
Trial - no witnesses
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North Somerset Magistrates' Court
Keep a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence, Contrary to section 29(1) and (3) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994.. On the 26/10/2024 you were the keeper of an unlicensed vehicle GL19YBX contrary to Section 29(1) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994. The previous licence expired on 27/08/2022, and the annual rate of duty was �55.00.
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Fine - Amount of fine: £220.00. Vehicle Excise Back Duty - Amount of back duty: £9.17.
Costs - Amount of costs: £120.00. Collection order - Collection order type: Make payments as ordered. Pay by date - Date to pay in full by: 04/03/2026.
2025-09-18
Pre-Trial Review
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North Somerset Magistrates' Court
Keep a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence, Contrary to section 29(1) and (3) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994.. On the 26/10/2024 you were the keeper of an unlicensed vehicle GL19YBX contrary to Section 29(1) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994. The previous licence expired on 27/08/2022, and the annual rate of duty was �55.00.
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Adjournment - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:04/02/2026 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:North Somerset Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:North Somerset Courthouse Courthouse address line 2:The Hedges Courthouse address line 3:St Georges Courthouse address line 4:Weston-super-Mare Courthouse address line 5:Somerset Courthouse post code:BS22 7BB Courtroom:Courtroom 02 Hearing type:Trial - no witnesses Estimated duration:20 MINUTES Booking referenc