IN10 and points

[mccfluff]

HI

I'm checking licenses at work and someone is asking for their partner to be on their insurance, he has and IN10 and max points (8) does anyone know the circumstance you get awarded max points on an IN10?

(I'm asking him for more info)

[S_C]

An IN10 is driving a vehicle with no insurance.

http://www.direct.gov...fications/DG_10022425

thats the link to governement site regarding offence codes and suggested points involved . " interesting the DR10 ( drink driving ) shows 3 - 11 points yet i thought it was standard for a minimum 1 years driving ban "

to recieve max points could be for a number of reasons and the only way to be sure is to ask they person in question " already noted your doing this"

so with this in mind and remembering that i do not know why the max points were awarded ,
i would suggest either it wasnt the first time
or
there was absolutely no way this person could give even a half decent reason as to why he had no insurance or any possibility he didnt know he wasnt insured.
In other words the judge thought he knew he wasnt insured and decided to teach him a lesson.
But as the minimum points for this offence are 6 and max 8 its not much differance.

[New Judge]

You need to take care when using conviction codes to compare offences and sentences, S_C.

Driving or attempt to drive with excess blood alcohol (Road Traffic Act Section 5 (1)(a)) does indeed carry a mandatory 12 month disqualification. Being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol (Section 5 (1)(b)) carries a discretionary ban, or between 3 and 11 points.

As for mcfluff’s question, 6 points is the minimum, and 8 the maximum for no insurance, but magistrates can impose a disqualification for a single offence of No Insurance (as they can for any offence which carries penalty points. Apart from previous convictions, there are a number of aggravating factors which can increase the sentence from the minimum. Among these are:

1. Accompanying licence offences
2. Gave false details
3. Driving LGV, HGV, PSV etc.
4. Driving for hire or reward
5. Evidence of sustained uninsured use
6. Involved in accident (especially one involving injury)

[S_C]

thanks for the heads up Judge , i did state i did not know why and that is should be rememberd. however your point is taken.