62 in 30 letter 1 week before 6 months FML
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IntriguedUser said:
Problem is I still need a license to drive a bus, unless I don't tell them. But I'm sure once they do their annual delay license check it will flag up as I had been banned and they'll question me.
I'm looking to do things the right way here. It's also very difficult to get the annual leave as they're preset, only able to swap with other drivers.
You're not really giving that impression. You come across as hugely irresponsible and you're expecting help with something which should pretty much be cut and dried.I'm looking to do things the right way here. It's also very difficult to get the annual leave as they're preset, only able to swap with other drivers.
Apart from the fact that you're having a child while "in debt" and you're willing to risk your licence and therefore your job despite the impending birth you're now contemplating not declaring a driving ban to your employer. Could that not carry a risk of further prosecution, as could continuing to drive while banned?
You really need to have a serious word with yourself and face up to your responsibilities.
That said your thread title appears to suggest that this is the first notice you've received of the offence. Is that the case?
Pothole said:
IntriguedUser said:
Problem is I still need a license to drive a bus, unless I don't tell them. But I'm sure once they do their annual delay license check it will flag up as I had been banned and they'll question me.
I'm looking to do things the right way here. It's also very difficult to get the annual leave as they're preset, only able to swap with other drivers.
You're not really giving that impression. You come across as hugely irresponsible and you're expecting help with something which should pretty much be cut and dried.I'm looking to do things the right way here. It's also very difficult to get the annual leave as they're preset, only able to swap with other drivers.
Apart from the fact that you're having a child while "in debt" and you're willing to risk your licence and therefore your job despite the impending birth you're now contemplating not declaring a driving ban to your employer. Could that not carry a risk of further prosecution, as could continuing to drive while banned?
You really need to have a serious word with yourself and face up to your responsibilities.
That said your thread title appears to suggest that this is the first notice you've received of the offence. Is that the case?
If he was sitting here on 9 points and just picked up yet another ticket then I'd agree with you, and if he gets done again, I'll be at the front of the queue to throw him to the lions. But he's not.
JonV8V said:
Pothole said:
IntriguedUser said:
Problem is I still need a license to drive a bus, unless I don't tell them. But I'm sure once they do their annual delay license check it will flag up as I had been banned and they'll question me.
I'm looking to do things the right way here. It's also very difficult to get the annual leave as they're preset, only able to swap with other drivers.
You're not really giving that impression. You come across as hugely irresponsible and you're expecting help with something which should pretty much be cut and dried.I'm looking to do things the right way here. It's also very difficult to get the annual leave as they're preset, only able to swap with other drivers.
Apart from the fact that you're having a child while "in debt" and you're willing to risk your licence and therefore your job despite the impending birth you're now contemplating not declaring a driving ban to your employer. Could that not carry a risk of further prosecution, as could continuing to drive while banned?
You really need to have a serious word with yourself and face up to your responsibilities.
That said your thread title appears to suggest that this is the first notice you've received of the offence. Is that the case?
If he was sitting here on 9 points and just picked up yet another ticket then I'd agree with you, and if he gets done again, I'll be at the front of the queue to throw him to the lions. But he's not.
A fine, upstanding, contributing member of society indeed! So sorry I doubted him.
As usual threads like this bring out the very worst types on PH. 
Op. I cant help other than to suggest you maybe take the advice of the member who has a similar situation, PM him if not already.
And it may be worth a quick chat or call for the free 30 mins you may get with a a lawyer.
Best of luck hope it doesnt bite you in the ass too much. Keep us updated.
Op. I cant help other than to suggest you maybe take the advice of the member who has a similar situation, PM him if not already.
And it may be worth a quick chat or call for the free 30 mins you may get with a a lawyer.
Best of luck hope it doesnt bite you in the ass too much. Keep us updated.
You might already be in debt but without your job you'll be further in debt. Have you spoken to your employer about this? Regardless if you simply get alot of points they may let you go anyway and you may struggle to get a bus driving job elsewhere.
Speak to your employer first. If they'll keep you then get a loan/Solicitor advice.
I do question why taxi drivers etc use their phone, speed etc. It's akin to watching porn on a work PC for an office worker IMO (a bad analogy?).
Speak to your employer first. If they'll keep you then get a loan/Solicitor advice.
I do question why taxi drivers etc use their phone, speed etc. It's akin to watching porn on a work PC for an office worker IMO (a bad analogy?).
Pothole said:
So no need to man up and take responsibility for his actions, then? No need to plan a pregnancy? The road is "easy to speed on" so he's not really to blame? "he just wants help to stop himself getting into more trouble which will happen if he loses his job as a result of a ban." so much so that he's actually thinking about not declaring his ban to said employer and driving bus loads of other people around while that ban is in place?
A fine, upstanding, contributing member of society indeed! So sorry I doubted him.
C'mon Pothole, really?A fine, upstanding, contributing member of society indeed! So sorry I doubted him.
I get where you're coming from with some of the OP's comments, but from what he has said so far, he is hardly racking up speeding convictions left, right and centre. He also doesn't come across as one of the usual types who either; 1. Don't give a crap and just want to know what to expect 2. Want to buy their way out of punishment 3. Start laying into people when they tell him he is a t
t.Yes, even considering hiding any potential loss of licence is absolutely retarded (and do not do this OP!), but he is obviously desperate and probably bricking his pants at the thought of losing his job (on top of his debt). Not to mention having a kid on the way.
Maybe we could cut him a little slack?
OP, my advice is as per some of the above. Get some form of legal representation with the aim to save your licence. Better to fork out a few quid now and hope it pays off, rather than losing your licence and your job. You can still earn money if you have your licence...
Pothole said:
You're not really giving that impression. You come across as hugely irresponsible and you're expecting help with something which should pretty much be cut and dried.
Apart from the fact that you're having a child while "in debt" and you're willing to risk your licence and therefore your job despite the impending birth you're now contemplating not declaring a driving ban to your employer. Could that not carry a risk of further prosecution, as could continuing to drive while banned?
You really need to have a serious word with yourself and face up to your responsibilities.
That said your thread title appears to suggest that this is the first notice you've received of the offence. Is that the case?
Seriously, step down off your soap box! Apart from the fact that you're having a child while "in debt" and you're willing to risk your licence and therefore your job despite the impending birth you're now contemplating not declaring a driving ban to your employer. Could that not carry a risk of further prosecution, as could continuing to drive while banned?
You really need to have a serious word with yourself and face up to your responsibilities.
That said your thread title appears to suggest that this is the first notice you've received of the offence. Is that the case?
Ignoring the usual self riotous Pistonhead attitude pointing out the obvious repeatedly, I would seriously look at having a word with someone like forum member AGTlaw and beg/borrowing/stealing the money to take someone on board to help you out. This is not a 'wing it' scenario if your career is on the line. Sell the car(!) if you have to.
What is £xxx+ in fees now if it might help save your job/career?
What is £xxx+ in fees now if it might help save your job/career?
Edited by Andehh on Friday 9th December 08:40
JonV8V said:
Other have pointed out it's a road that's easy to speed on.
Look at the Google maps link I already posted after his screenshot.The South Circular road. 500m from a large, and usually congested, roundabout to a traffic-light controlled junction with the A2. 570m the other side of it to another big roundabout. At 5pm.
JonV8V said:
He knows he's in trouble, he just wants help to stop himself getting into more trouble which will happen if he loses his job as a result of a ban.
"Forgetting" to tell the people you drive buses for is a strange way to do that, don'cha think?JonV8V said:
If he was sitting here on 9 points and just picked up yet another ticket then I'd agree with you, and if he gets done again, I'll be at the front of the queue to throw him to the lions. But he's not.
The Beaver King said:
...from what he has said so far, he is hardly racking up speeding convictions left, right and centre.
Feel free to look at the thread he started last month about cameras on the A2... And remember he's already referred to how few cars went past during his roadside chat.This is somebody who, with a sprog brewing and knowing he's waiting to hear about being stopped at more than double the limit, then goes through some cameras in a "safe zone" "really quick"... and whose first thought then is to "forget" to tell his employer he's been banned so he can continue to drive up to 80 people around...
TooMany2cvs said:
JonV8V said:
Other have pointed out it's a road that's easy to speed on.
Look at the Google maps link I already posted after his screenshot.The South Circular road. 500m from a large, and usually congested, roundabout to a traffic-light controlled junction with the A2. 570m the other side of it to another big roundabout. At 5pm.
JonV8V said:
He knows he's in trouble, he just wants help to stop himself getting into more trouble which will happen if he loses his job as a result of a ban.
"Forgetting" to tell the people you drive buses for is a strange way to do that, don'cha think?JonV8V said:
If he was sitting here on 9 points and just picked up yet another ticket then I'd agree with you, and if he gets done again, I'll be at the front of the queue to throw him to the lions. But he's not.
The Beaver King said:
...from what he has said so far, he is hardly racking up speeding convictions left, right and centre.
Feel free to look at the thread he started last month about cameras on the A2... And remember he's already referred to how few cars went past during his roadside chat.This is somebody who, with a sprog brewing and knowing he's waiting to hear about being stopped at more than double the limit, then goes through some cameras in a "safe zone" "really quick"... and whose first thought then is to "forget" to tell his employer he's been banned so he can continue to drive up to 80 people around...
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