Mr.  John GRIEVESON  M.I.T.A.I  A.M.I.R.T.E.  A.M.I.M.I.  A.M.S.O.E           

Professional Standing:  

Mr. Grieveson’s career in accident investigation began in 1980 when he became a full time member of a police accident investigation unit. He quickly gained basic and advanced accident investigation training to City & Guilds standard and was a fully active member of the unit.

 Whilst serving in the accident investigation unit, for a period of 10 years, he dealt with all aspects of transport related matters, which encompassed numerous fatal, serious and emergency service vehicle accidents, and driver / vehicle offences. Throughout this period he gained experience in attended Coroner, Crown and Magistrate Courts.

 A longstanding interest in mechanical matters resulted in further City & Guilds qualifications in vehicle examination and numerous diplomas in vehicle examination encompassing detailed knowledge of tyres, brakes (air & hydraulic), vehicle construction and usage, tachographs etc. 

He gained the Institute of Road Transport Engineers Certificate, whilst studying at college following a successful examination and qualified with a certificate of professional competence to a transport manager level.

 His interest in driving resulted in advanced driving certificates for motorcycles and cars and HGV class 1 and PCV licences, which are current.

 Following his retirement from the police force in 1990 he formed ‘Grieveson Partners' an accident investigation and reconstruction practice and quickly gained a variety of customers, becoming the area representative for a large insurance company covering the north of England. His duties consisted of a wide range of Accident Investigation, Insurance and Litigation matters. 

 Being an expert in accident investigation resulted in the undertaking of legal defense work for major national solicitors practices in relation to the most serious of driver offences, which he continues to date.

 He has been a Member of the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators for a considerable time and has maintained his knowledge over this period.

He is a checked Expert Witness with The Law Society and has been listed in The Law Society’s Directory of Expert Witnesses for several years.

Qualifications

City & Guilds (London Institute) Certificate for motor vehicle Construction and Useage.

City & Guilds (London Institute) Certificate for Advanced Motor Vehicle Examination and Testing.

Institute of Road Transport Engineers Examination. 

Obtained a Certificate of Professional Competence for Road Haulage and P.S.V vehicles (Qualified to Transport Manager level). Becoming a member of the Institute.

City & Guilds (London Institute) Certificate for Road Accident Investigation for Police Officers. 

National Tachograph Training (Level 2) obtaining certificate. 

National  Tachograph  Training (Level 3) obtaining certificate.

 Hazchem Course, dealing with the transportation of hazardous substances by road.

 Driver Experience

Class One H.G.V Driving License.

 P.C.V Driving License.

 Certificated Advanced Driver Motor Cars.

 Certificated Advanced Rider Motor Cycles.

 Diplomas

Bendix Air Brakes Course. All aspect of Air Brake Systems, technical and practical.

 Automotive Products Special brakes Course for vehicle examiners. All aspects of Hydraulic Braking Systems.

 Michelin Tyre Course covering all aspect of motor vehicle tyres. 

Automotive Products Course dealing with design and use of braking and steering systems including Air Brake Systems. 

Training for Advancement, Light and Commercial Vehicle and Car Braking Systems Course.