Fine from DVLA = Criminal record?

w.saffron

Hi,

As the title of the thread says, if you are fined by the DVLA would you get a criminal record?

thenudeone

Almost certainly not.

Only "recordable" offences create a criminal record. Very minor offences like speeding don't.

have a look here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recordable_offence or search for "Recordable offence"

w.saffron

thenudeone wrote: »

Almost certainly not.

Only "recordable" offences create a criminal record. Very minor offences like speeding don't.

What about medical conditions and failure to notify at the time of diagnoses despite the fact that you weren't actually driving and didn't own a car

scheming_gypsy

unless the DVLA are the police, i'd find it unlikely they can give you a criminal record.

HappyMJ

The DVLA only hand out what is known as a civil penalty. It's not criminal so you won't have a criminal record.

vax2002

HappyMJ wrote: »

The DVLA only hand out what is known as a civil penalty. It's not criminal so you won't have a criminal record.

Which is illegal under the bill of rights...

peter_the_piper

What bill of rights is this, I seem to have missed something.?

Rover_Driver

HappyMJ wrote: »

The DVLA only hand out what is known as a civil penalty. It's not criminal so you won't have a criminal record.

The Late Licensing Penalty - s.7A Vehicles Excise & Registration Act 1994, is treated as a civil debt.

They deal with other offences at Magistrates Court, although they often make an out of court offer before prosecution.