They want your licence
Discussion
The following is from another list and explains why you must now not fall foul of petty bureaucrats.
It's a copy of an email from Hampshire police and explains some surprising events discussed on other threads recently.
Clearly aimed at yobs, but no safeguards against vindictive abuse by magistrates.
Sentencing is a matter for the Courts over which the Police have no
influence. Following the Government White Paper "Respect and
Responsibility - Taking a Stand Against Anti Social Behaviour" dated
March 2003, Section 146 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing)
Act was enacted on the 1st January 2004.
Under Section 146 (1) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act
2000, the Court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence
may, instead of or in addition to dealing with him in any other way,
order him to be disqualified, for such period as it thinks fit, from
holding or obtaining a driving licence.
It can be seen therefore that the Government has directed Courts to
consider disqualification when it feels it appropriate in relation to
any offence.
>>> Edited by mybrainhurts on Tuesday 8th June 18:00
It's a copy of an email from Hampshire police and explains some surprising events discussed on other threads recently.
Clearly aimed at yobs, but no safeguards against vindictive abuse by magistrates.
Sentencing is a matter for the Courts over which the Police have no
influence. Following the Government White Paper "Respect and
Responsibility - Taking a Stand Against Anti Social Behaviour" dated
March 2003, Section 146 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing)
Act was enacted on the 1st January 2004.
Under Section 146 (1) of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act
2000, the Court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence
may, instead of or in addition to dealing with him in any other way,
order him to be disqualified, for such period as it thinks fit, from
holding or obtaining a driving licence.
It can be seen therefore that the Government has directed Courts to
consider disqualification when it feels it appropriate in relation to
any offence.
>>> Edited by mybrainhurts on Tuesday 8th June 18:00
I'm guessing here but would suggest:
no licence = hits people in the pocket harder than a fine because it could effect your employment, your future insurance, your family life and if you drive disqual and or no insurance then the courts can ultimately put you in prison. Driving offences are predominately absolute - thus the burden of proof is less and convictions easier.
Oh and all you have to do is wait outside, watch them get back in the car to drive home as they just been banned and then nab them again - you'd be suprised how many do it
no licence = hits people in the pocket harder than a fine because it could effect your employment, your future insurance, your family life and if you drive disqual and or no insurance then the courts can ultimately put you in prison. Driving offences are predominately absolute - thus the burden of proof is less and convictions easier.
Oh and all you have to do is wait outside, watch them get back in the car to drive home as they just been banned and then nab them again - you'd be suprised how many do it
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