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This absolutely tragic case should be drilled into all boy racers (not just the teenage ones). Such a waste of life, and a permanent emotional scar for the parents.
(Warning, a very upsetting case)
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Sadly its a warning that will mostly go unheeded, but nevertheless you fo have to keep trying to get that message across, but again that message only deems to come into opperation when a case happens like this, it will be forgotton until the next time. The other problem that you will never tame is the new young driver, the thrill of passing your test and the independance that brings with maybe your very own car, everything else goes out the window, including safety. And i must admitt i was the same. The same until back in 1966 4 school mates all died in a completely crushed mini through speeding. The only thing that has changed to date is that a new driver can quickly lose their licence for speeding offences i believe. Not sure or know if the latter is having any affect?
"The only thing that has changed to date is that a new driver can quickly lose their licence for speeding offences i believe. Not sure or know if the latter is having any affect?"
The "New Drivers' Act came in in 1995. Six or more points accumulated within two years of passing your first test (with points gained before passing that test counting towards the total) means the driver's licence is revoked. He can, however, immediately apply for a new licence and drive as a provisional licence holder as soon as he has it.
The Act has one major shortcoming in its drafting in my opinion. It only applies to drivers who have accumulated six or more points - but not to those who have been disqualified. So he could, for example, commit an excess alcohol offence, for which a disqualification is mandatory, but not have to undergo another test. It is always open to a court to order a re-test following any offence for which the driver is disqualified, though this rarely happens.
It certainly has some effect. Reverting to 'L' plates seriously damages a young driver's "street cred". There is no appeal against revocation under the New Drivers' Act. It is an administrative function carried out by the DVLA when they learn that the driver has reached six points. It is not a judicial decision over which a court can exercise discretion
This sometimes leads to strange situations where a young driver will appear in court asking the court to impose a short ban instead of points would would see his licence revoked. Magistrates are wise to this and such a request will usually fall on deaf ears as it would be circumventing the will of Parliament.
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