Letter for Employee
Discussion
padgett said:
The only way he's not going to get a ban is to point out that OTHER people will suffer if he loses his licence: granny has to go to hospital, etc. You could also mention that his actions were totally out of character.... nice bloke... etc. Basically... sell him.
Another thing that might help is if you told him he drives a (insert vehicle of choice) and has enough problems in his life already.
theres a couple of problems with this -
he's Scottish and rides a Pan European (aka pizza delivery vehicle)
>> Edited by padgett on Tuesday 25th April 11:27
Well that's two good reasons not to get banned: he has to drive a Jap bike.....AND he's not English.
I was wondering why it wasn't just a FPN but looks like he's up for the 'get 12 points & win a pushbike' competition.
I wrote one for someone caught doing 102mph along the M6 when they got pinged from a bridge. But what's crucial is that he was already of good character and wasn't on 9! (he might have had 3 though)
Anyway, in case it helps, here's what I scribbled...
Dear Sirs
I write with regard to Mr xxx who appears before you on a speeding offence. I feel it may be of use to the Court to hear a third party opinion of his actions, attitude and present conduct.
I have known Mr xxx for a considerable number of years now, during some of which he reported directly to me. I can only say that Mr xxx is a skilled engineer & manager with the highest level of integrity & honesty and that I would have - and indeed have had - no hesitation in recommending him as a suitable candidate for promotion or employment at the highest levels.
I have followed Mr xxx's career with interest and I can confirm that his current position involves a great deal of responsibility on behalf of Government clients, responsibility that led him to undertake some punishing work schedules involving frequent & extensive travel.
I am aware that on the occasion in question, he was returning from a business meeting and was anxious to return home to spend a short time with family before again leaving to visit client offices in Westminster.
Knowing Mr xxx, I can testify to the salutary effect that this instance has had upon him. He is now much more aware of his speed and has taken steps to modify his workload & working style to minimise the requirement for such journeys.
Obviously there has to be a punitive aspect to justice but I feel that the fear, uncertainty, shame & indeed, shock have had the desired effect of driver re-education.
I know that Mr xxx’s driving style has modified as a direct result of this offence - which he freely admits - and that he genuinely feels remorse and on that basis I would ask that the Court exercises a degree of leniency in sentencing, knowing that the period since the offence has given Mr xxx considerable pause for thought & self-recrimination.
I thank you for this opportunity to submit my opinion.
I actually went to court with him since I was execting to have to drive him home - but in the end he got a rollocking, 5 points & a moderate fine.
I wrote one for someone caught doing 102mph along the M6 when they got pinged from a bridge. But what's crucial is that he was already of good character and wasn't on 9! (he might have had 3 though)
Anyway, in case it helps, here's what I scribbled...
Dear Sirs
I write with regard to Mr xxx who appears before you on a speeding offence. I feel it may be of use to the Court to hear a third party opinion of his actions, attitude and present conduct.
I have known Mr xxx for a considerable number of years now, during some of which he reported directly to me. I can only say that Mr xxx is a skilled engineer & manager with the highest level of integrity & honesty and that I would have - and indeed have had - no hesitation in recommending him as a suitable candidate for promotion or employment at the highest levels.
I have followed Mr xxx's career with interest and I can confirm that his current position involves a great deal of responsibility on behalf of Government clients, responsibility that led him to undertake some punishing work schedules involving frequent & extensive travel.
I am aware that on the occasion in question, he was returning from a business meeting and was anxious to return home to spend a short time with family before again leaving to visit client offices in Westminster.
Knowing Mr xxx, I can testify to the salutary effect that this instance has had upon him. He is now much more aware of his speed and has taken steps to modify his workload & working style to minimise the requirement for such journeys.
Obviously there has to be a punitive aspect to justice but I feel that the fear, uncertainty, shame & indeed, shock have had the desired effect of driver re-education.
I know that Mr xxx’s driving style has modified as a direct result of this offence - which he freely admits - and that he genuinely feels remorse and on that basis I would ask that the Court exercises a degree of leniency in sentencing, knowing that the period since the offence has given Mr xxx considerable pause for thought & self-recrimination.
I thank you for this opportunity to submit my opinion.
I actually went to court with him since I was execting to have to drive him home - but in the end he got a rollocking, 5 points & a moderate fine.
I have written several letters and so far only one has been banned. It depends on the person, in many cases it has been along the lines of Miss X is thick and if she looses her job we will sack her and as she has no other skills will be unable to support her brood, which soceity will then have to. Others have been where genuine mistakes have occured, workload etc. Without doubt the deciding factor in all the cases is the fact that as a company we agree to send any driver who has been caught to this degree on a driving course. They all do one on induction but this is one where the emphasis is on speed awarness. It seems to go down well with the beaks as they see that punishment is not going to make them change.
Well if he rides a bike you could say that he was helping out the black/gay/lesbian/asylum seeker/female (delete whichever) one legged despatch riding company set up with a grant from the Princes Trust for free and that to ban him would cause the fledging business to collapse putting a poor defenceless person back on the streets to a life of drugs and prostitution
ing eyes and slow down a bit from now on......Pot Bellied Fool said:I can't see that lot working for a pizza-delivery boy.
...skilled engineer ...Government clients ...client offices in Westminster
It's hard to see how the gay, disabled, muslim orphans would benefit hugely too unless he brings the lesbian seals to them in the pannier.
UPDATE:
He went to court this morning and it has now been adjourned so he can get representation to show that a ban would cause hardship to his children. (ie - I sack him and his children starve).
So, does anyone know any good and reasonably priced solicitors who specialise in this, based in West Midlands?
Thanks
He went to court this morning and it has now been adjourned so he can get representation to show that a ban would cause hardship to his children. (ie - I sack him and his children starve).
So, does anyone know any good and reasonably priced solicitors who specialise in this, based in West Midlands?
Thanks
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