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I have been banned from driving in the UK, but my job is taking me into Europe am I am taking a driving test in my new country of residence. If I return home to visit during the term of my UK ban, will I be able to drive on my new European licence?
Unfortunately, your non UK licence will not be valid in the UK whilst the driving ban is in effect. The ban overrules any entitlement that you may have to drive as a “visitor”.
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I was caught speeding by the Police and stopped at the time of the offence. Do the Police have to show me video evidence at the scene? If this is a requirement and was not carried out, can I overturn the prosecution?
Although the ACPO Guidelines indicate that the Police should show you evidence at the scene wherever possible, there is actually no statutory requirement for them to do so and if they choose not to, it does not prevent a prosecution.
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I was having a driving lesson with my boyfriend the week before my driving test. He has held a licence for over 3 years and has fully comprehensive insurance. The Police pulled us over for a routine check and asked me if I had a licence. I told them no and that I was having a lesson before my test. The Police took my details and said I would probably be banned as I had no insurance. I have never been in trouble with police and didn’t know that I could have my licence taken away. What is the likely penalty?
No insurance is normally between 6-8 penalty points, although it does carry a potential instant driving ban. However, if you pass your driving test before this matter is resolved, your licence will immediately be revoked, which is automatic under the terms of the New Drivers Act if you reach 6 or more points within the first 2 years of holding a full licence.
In the circumstances, you are better off retaining a provisional licence until the case is concluded as a provisional licence would not be revoked. If you have passed your test, you may consider that a short ban may be a better option. This would avoid penalty points and as long as the ban is less than 56 days, it would also avoid revocation.
Incidentally, your boyfriend is fortunate to not have been prosecuted for allowing you to use the vehicle without insurance.
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