Is the withdrawal of a driving licence inevitablefor an offence
19th July 1974, Page 52
19th July 1974
Page 52
Page 52, 19th July 1974
— Is the withdrawal of a driving licence inevitablefor an offence
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against the drinking and driving laws and if so what is the maximum period of disqualification which can be imposed?
Endorsement of the driving licence is obligatory in all offences against the drinking and driving laws but magistrates may use their discretion about disqualification in three instances. These are, offences involving Section 5(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1972, being in charge of a vehicle when unfit through drink or drugs; Section 6(2) involving being in charge of a vehicle with blood alcohol above the prescribed limit; and in certain circumstances when the offence is failing to provide a specimen.
No maximum disqualification period is laid down.