New driver (first 2 years) Points / Ban / Revoked Licence ?
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An acquaintance has been in court having crashed their car while above the drink drive limit. They are only a teenager and passed their test about 5 months ago and so are still well inside the probationary period. Apparently, the result of court is a pretty painful fine and a 9 month ban. And, they believe they do not have to re-apply for their licence and re-take their test.
I understood having your licence revoked and having to re-apply was mandatory for 6 points and above while in the probationary period ?
What do you all think? Have they misunderstood the court ruling ? Or is it possible that this is correct ?
I understood having your licence revoked and having to re-apply was mandatory for 6 points and above while in the probationary period ?
What do you all think? Have they misunderstood the court ruling ? Or is it possible that this is correct ?
Thanks all for the comments. I didn’t fully understand the difference between the ban and the points but if makes sense how you have described it.
And yes, with regards to getting back on the road and getting insurance, there can’t be many teenagers with this record to have to declare… I really hope it’s lesson learned, but have to admit, I’m worried more bad decisions will be made.
And yes, with regards to getting back on the road and getting insurance, there can’t be many teenagers with this record to have to declare… I really hope it’s lesson learned, but have to admit, I’m worried more bad decisions will be made.
agtlaw said:
You understand correctly but he didn't get points. He was disqualified from driving. His licence was also revoked, because the disqualification was longer than 56 days.
Thank you, I had always assumed that a ban was effectively the same as getting 12 points. I understand now that this is not the case, and it makes a few prior stories I have heard make much more sense... Thank you again. Generally, I think the vast majority of youngsters I see who have recently passed their test seem to be very responsible / cautious drivers. Very different to how things were when I passed many years ago, so I think black boxes and the probationary period have probably contributed to a general improvement.
I'm shocked by the example from my OP. But there do seem to still be plenty of stories out there of youngsters making terrible mistakes and creating terrible consequences.
So I wonder if the standards of the youngest drivers really have improved, or if I've just been a bit blinkered.
I'm shocked by the example from my OP. But there do seem to still be plenty of stories out there of youngsters making terrible mistakes and creating terrible consequences.
So I wonder if the standards of the youngest drivers really have improved, or if I've just been a bit blinkered.
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