Driving bans

[mattfox]

On these police documentary programs (I'm a big fan of Road Wars!!!) they often state that after the offending party is caught they were given, say, a 12 month prison sentence and a ban from driving...

I've always wondered... does the ban start when they get out of prison? A six month driving ban served whilst doing a 12 month prison sentence wouldn't be very effective :)

[NORMANTHEDOG]

the driving ban starts at the same time,so when he comes out of prison he can drive again,a bit pointless,but thats how it works.

[New Judge]

No.

It starts from the day they are sentenced. Usually judges or magistrates make the driving ban longer than the prison sentence. But bear in mind that nobody serves more than half of any fixed term prison sentence, and many now serve less than that.

[gouldc]

I often find myself screaming in rage at the tv when this programme is on.

''The banned driver, who is driving without insurance, a licence, in a stolen car, and under the influence of anything he can get hold of, is banned for 12 months''.

Forgive me for sounding thick, but they clearly don't care about driving without a licence, so why bother banning them again?

Surely to god it would be more beneficial to chop a foot off on each of the first two offences, then move onto their hands?

Then ban them from claiming benefits - scumbags.

Can't the court choose to hand out drugs that have been cut with rat poison? Should see a rapid drop in offences

[New Judge]

Bear in mind, goldc, that before they are disqualified they can only be prosecuted for driving without a licence (maximum penalty �1,000 fine).

Drivinf whilst disqualified carries a maximum of six months imprisonment. So whilst they may not care too much about driving whilst disqualified, the penalties available to the court are greater.

[gouldc]

I appreciate that they can be fined, but being incredibly cynical, I'd have to ask how many of these scumbags actually have any money to pay the fines?

Maybe they should take a limb and re-direct their dole, benefits, etc.

I enjoy the justice meted out in my neck of the woods - someone decided to try his luck with my grandfather's car - shame he's still very sprightly, and leapt over the fence and pinned the little 5h1te to the ground with a gardening fork - a stern ''talking to'' by my uncle meant he has stayed on the straight and narrow since - funny that

[New Judge]

Sounds just the job to me!

Unfortunately, in many cases, the boys in blue will take the (much easier) option of bringing the full might of the law to bear upon your grandfather and uncle, whilst allowing the miserable scrote to get off scot free.

That's life in "liberal" UK today. It's very liberal for the ********, workshy and criminal, but quite tight for the rest of us.

[tubeway]

I think that part of the point of the ban is taht it will affect your insurance for around 10 years

Thats if any of them bother with insurance

[david1702198]

most of them dont bother to ******* wash never mind get a driving licence!!!