Tow Truck Driver Johnathan Doyle Baikie Disqualified
Summary
NSW Fair Trading disqualified tow truck driver Johnathan Doyle Baikie from holding a licence or drivers certificate for 3 years and 6 months after convicting him of common assault, stalking with intent to cause fear, and soliciting work at accident scenes. His Tow Truck Driver Certificate was revoked and he was reprimanded.
What changed
NSW Fair Trading took disciplinary action against tow truck driver Johnathan Doyle Baikie, disqualifying him from holding a licence or drivers certificate for 3 years and 6 months. Baikie was convicted of common assault, stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear, and touting or soliciting for work at the scene of an accident while performing his duties.
Tow truck operators and drivers in NSW should be aware that NSW Fair Trading actively monitors and takes action against individuals whose conduct raises concerns about their fitness to hold a licence or drivers certificate, including criminal convictions occurring during professional duties.
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Penalties
Disqualification from holding a tow truck licence or drivers certificate for 3 years and 6 months; Tow Truck Driver Certificate revoked
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Tow truck driver Johnathan Doyle Baikie disqualified
Published: 8 April 2026 Released by: NSW Fair Trading Listen Johnathan Doyle Baikie has been reprimanded and disqualified from holding a tow truck licence or drivers certificate for 3 years and 6 months.
NSW Fair Trading has taken disciplinary action against Johnathan Doyle Baikie after he was convicted of the following offences which occurred while performing his duties as a tow truck driver:
- common assault
- stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm
- touting/soliciting for work at scene of accident; and
- failing to behave/comply in a prescribed manner. Based on the above conduct, Mr Baikie was found to no longer be a fit and proper person to hold a Drivers Certificate. Mr Baikie has been reprimanded, his Tow Truck Driver Certificate has been revoked, and he has been disqualified from holding a Licence or Drivers Certificate for a period of 3 years and 6 months.
NSW Fair Trading continues to take action against individuals who behave dangerously, to keep the tow truck industry safe and trustworthy.
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