car

[millerxxx]

my pal is driving his car with no license
if caught
what would be the penalty
thanks

[boxtops]

It looks like nothing much (but this doesn't seem right) http://www.pattersonl...without-a-licence.php

[EvianBaby]

From watching all these stupid police shows, a common punishment seems to be they have points added to their licence - should they ever bother getting one.

[boxtops]

You'd do better posting this question under Law, or Motoring - body and soul might not attract the right answers

[baza]

a small fine and maybe a ban but as they have no licence it doesnt amount to much, six months inside and a ban for life if I had my way.Dont get me started on insurance.

[MarkRae]

An important factor here is whether he has passed his driving test but had his licence revoked, for whatever reason, or whether he has never had a driving licence. The former is viewed much more seriously because driving while banned or whatever is considered as ignoring the ruling of a court of law.

You should still report it, though. Do it anonymously via Crimestoppers, from an Internet cafe or library if you're really paranoid...

[VHG]

Surely driving without a license also means any insureance is invalid.

[FredPuli43]

Driving without a licence , no insurance therefore; depends why he hasn't got a licence. If disqualiified by a court, custody, if never passed test, custody possible. The courts take no insurance more seriously than merely having no licence.

[EDDIE51]

Yes, as he must have made a false statement in order to obtain insurance the insurance (if he has any) will also be void. So he is driving without insurance this is a lot more serious than the actual driving without a licence.