Driving Licence retained?

[V12Bob]

I am about to inspect all our employees driving licences.
I have been told by one chap, that he was stopped for speeding two weeks ago, and that the Police had kept his driving licence to have it endorsed.

I have never heard of this, surley if he was offered a fixed penalty notice,he still has the option to go to court, or he should send his licence to the court with payment of the penalty.

Does a policman have the right to retain someones documents. and if so, under what circumstances?

[Timsta]

When I was stopped for speeding the officer asked for my counterpart licence. I didn't have it on me, only the card. He said that if I had it then he could have taken it back to the station for me. I had to take it my self, along with all my other docs.

Tim

[xxplod]

If you get an FPN, you must surrender the licence, or if it's a new type the photocard and counterpart. This can be done at the roadside, or at a Police Station within 7 days.
Upon receipt of the £60, your licence will be returned, duly endorsed with the requisite number of points.

[cortinaman]

when asked "do you have your license on you" the stupid sod said "yes" and the bib took it......end of.....he should have got a reciept from the bib for it though.

>> Edited by cortinaman on Wednesday 31st March 23:36

[Bee_Jay]

You get a receipt automatically - it's called the FPN...