Stand to loose job for using mobile phone in car

Debt_Free_Chick

Wig wrote: »

What he should do is appeal any fine/points pre-court conditional offer. Get himself a solicitor to represent him in court. He may pay more in fines and costs and still collect the points, but I reckon the magistrate will not revoke his licence.

If he gets the points, revocation of his license is automatic. The Clerk to the Court has to record the points with DVLA - and as a novice "on probation", he WILL lose his license.

Wig

Debt_Free_Chick wrote: »

If he gets the points, revocation of his license is automatic. The Clerk to the Court has to record the points with DVLA - and as a novice "on probation", he WILL lose his license.

I'm sure his solicitor will advise him if it is a lost cause or if the magistrate has discretion not to revoke the licence, or discretion on the number of points issued. If it is a lost cause the solicitor would tell him that in the free consultation.

Wig

espresso wrote: »

but I guess that this will be yet another one of those many threads, where the eventual outcome does not get posted, so don't lose any sleep over it.

Hey Wendfd OP,

Your character is being called into question, would you care to say whether you intend to help us to help others by reporting back here the outcome of the situation? Feedback is a major factor in the advice people can offer on any forum.

wendfd

The police officer he was speaking to has agreed to their name being given as part of his defence. So he is not lying about the call. As to what stage he picked up the phone I cant be sure.

I know it dosen't really make a difference but I don' t like to read him being described as a liar/ fairy story teller etc.

I would like to know how many points every body on this thread has.

I have 3

Debt_Free_Chick

Wig wrote: »

I'm sure his solicitor will advise him if it is a lost cause or if the magistrate has discretion not to revoke the licence, or discretion on the number of points issued. If it is a lost cause the solicitor would tell him that in the free consultation.

And some of here would probably have a view if we knew what he was going to say to defend himself

The automatic revocation is in primary legislation - Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 which is also free

astonsmummy

wendfd wrote: »

Another thought ....

Most people reading this thread have had the benefits of having 12 points before getting anywhere near losing their licence. The new law for new drivers has its good points but they hardly have much chance to learn a lesson. Its easy to pick up speeding fines (I have one myself and I'm a 55 year old grandmother who hardly ever goes above the speed limit) He will have to resit his test with all the cost of that.

This 'new' law has been around for at least 5 years (i remeber it being in force when i passed my test)
I remeber driving the streets like a granny for 2 years scared of putting a foot wrong incase i lost my licence.
I am a 23 year old mother and have never got a speeding fine
I understand this must be a horrible time for him, i use my car for my job it is essential so i know how much it means, but that in turn makes me more careful about my driving as i know there is more at stake.
And no i aint perfect, i just beleive that if you do the crime you got to be prepared to do the time.
By all means get him to try and get out of it, but i wouldnt of thought they would take him reporting a crime whilst commiting one as a good enough excuse.

dawnydee73

Debt_Free_Chick wrote: »

If he gets the points, revocation of his license is automatic. The Clerk to the Court has to record the points with DVLA - and as a novice "on probation", he WILL lose his license.

This is correct, the DVLA will automatically have his license revoked and you cannot appeal against this. This is because he is in his 2 year probation

However, because it is revoked he has not been banned. He can apply for a provisional license and then its up to him how soon he will get his license back. He will have to do his theory and practical test again.

Hopefully he will learn from this and become a better driver because if he gets another 6 points in 3 years he will be banned

astonsmummy

I have a big fat 0 points

Yorkshire-Lady_3

Points on my licence - 0
I passed my test on April 18th 1980.

My son is 18 and passed his test on aug 31st. He has had his own car since before passing his test. I've drummed it into him that it's too easy to rack up 6 points and be back to square one.
I sincerely hope he listens.
If he doesn't, and loses his licence, than I'm afraid it's his own fault.

Yorkshire-Lady_3

By the way, I've NEVER had any points on my license.