Medic? Licence to speed!
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She was not saved by claiming "It would be disaterous for the NHS if she lost her licence".
The headline is the usual DM deception.
In the article the true reason the court did not disqualify IS
Quote:" Bransby argued that losing her licence would cost her her job" End Quote.
Which applies to everyone.
A complete non story!
The headline is the usual DM deception.
In the article the true reason the court did not disqualify IS
Quote:" Bransby argued that losing her licence would cost her her job" End Quote.
Which applies to everyone.
A complete non story!
So she's been caught doing 36 in 30's three times (plus an older offence we're nor given details of). OK, some observational carelessness, but hardly heinous.
A medic relative in the NE said consultants in the hospital he works at won't drive in when they're on call as they've all got points - the hospital sends a taxi for them.
A medic relative in the NE said consultants in the hospital he works at won't drive in when they're on call as they've all got points - the hospital sends a taxi for them.
kestral said:
She was not saved by claiming "It would be disaterous for the NHS if she lost her licence".
The headline is the usual DM deception.
In the article the true reason the court did not disqualify IS
Quote:" Bransby argued that losing her licence would cost her her job" End Quote.
Which applies to everyone.
A complete non story!
I did the same in my misspent youth. I worked for my Father and drove 50k+ miles a year on business. I usually managed to average 6 points on my licence, but got caught speeding a couple of extra times while already on the 6 points. All were motorway, between 85-92. The company lawyer represented me and explained I would lose my job if I lost my licence, which wasn't quite true, but it would have severely restricted me. Walked away with a flea in my ear and a total of 12 points. The headline is the usual DM deception.
In the article the true reason the court did not disqualify IS
Quote:" Bransby argued that losing her licence would cost her her job" End Quote.
Which applies to everyone.
A complete non story!
Sheepshanks said:
A medic relative in the NE said consultants in the hospital he works at won't drive in when they're on call as they've all got points - the hospital sends a taxi for them.
That seems a bit bonkers? Does something force them to break the speed limit when they're on-call?My wife managed to get nine more points (didn't believe that a new average speed camera worked) put on her license despite already having 3 and having done both a speed awareness and a red light course. I'm going to say that it's a fairly regular occurrence as she went in with no lawyer and said that she would lose her job and they let her keep her license, I thought that she had no hope
So she seems severely limited in mobility as if she had the slightest knock on her knee it would dislocate. She has 2 x slipped discs and is currently being assessed for a neurological problem.
Should she not be pensioned off on medical grounds ? She chooses to work A&E on nights as it's quieter and there are more seats so I'm not sure what value she's adding in her debilitated state ?
Should she not be pensioned off on medical grounds ? She chooses to work A&E on nights as it's quieter and there are more seats so I'm not sure what value she's adding in her debilitated state ?
Sheepshanks said:
Countdown said:
Sheepshanks said:
Countdown said:
Does something force them to break the speed limit when they're on-call?
Seriously?So what happens when they go to work for their normal shifts, do they manage to drive ok then, or is it only being on call that makes them drive like cocks?
martinbiz said:
Sheepshanks said:
Countdown said:
Sheepshanks said:
Countdown said:
Does something force them to break the speed limit when they're on-call?
Seriously?So what happens when they go to work for their normal shifts, do they manage to drive ok then, or is it only being on call that makes them drive like cocks?
Add 20-30 years of clinical experience where they find that time can really be of the essence, along with the knowledge that they are the ones with the best knowledge, plus a rather sizeable salary, and I can well see consultants jumping in their 200mph cars to set cross country records that would have Guy Martin walking away saying "no way, that's barmy". So instead they show up a bit later but with everyone in one piece along the way.
martinbiz said:
That's nonsensical
So what happens when they go to work for their normal shifts, do they manage to drive ok then, or is it only being on call that makes them drive like cocks?
It was a remark made at a family gathering but I think it was a case of they don't have to drive themselves in when on call so they don't.So what happens when they go to work for their normal shifts, do they manage to drive ok then, or is it only being on call that makes them drive like cocks?
I suppose there's sometimes going to be a degree of urgency and perhaps they'll be thinking about what they're going into. Get snapped a few times at 35 in 30's and even if you can get off by playing the NHS card there's still a hefty fine and probably horrible insurance premiums (maybe why the doctor in the case in the thread drives a van!).
I've been done for speeding on 70MPH roads a couple of times but I'd be devastated to be caught in a 30. Yet a colleague, in his 50's and with a completely clean record, got caught three times in two weeks and crapped himself - he wouldn't drive himself anywhere unless he absolutely had to. I doubt anyone could be more cautious than my wife and she got a done for 35 in a 30 a few mths ago - she was caught by a red light camera!
So it's not a case of "driving like a cock" - anyone can slip up. With the possible exception of some PHers, of course.
Edited by Sheepshanks on Tuesday 4th July 10:37
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