How to Get Your Licence Back After a Conviction
(firmenpresse) - LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwired) -- 07/25/13 -- A number of reports in the news lately have shown that some drivers are mistakenly getting back behind the wheel because they think their disqualification has ended, they have been punished severely for their blunder.
The penalties for drink driving itself are certainly plentiful - including a possible 3 month imprisonment, GBP 2,500 fine and a driving ban imposed on top, and that's only for being in charge of the vehicle.
If you are caught actually driving or attempting to drive then you can double the prison term, the fine and your ban could last at least a year - and it's the same if you refuse to provide a specimen of breath, blood or urine. Therefore, being caught driving before your disqualification term is up has serious repercussions.
However, there are a number of steps you need to follow to ensure you get your licence back as soon as you are eligible. Quote Me Today are insurance brokers who specialise in competitive insurance for drivers that have been disqualified, they advise that firstly it is important to understand whether you are classed as what is called a High Risk Offender (HRO), Courts do not automatically tell you this and the process differs for you, you'll only get your licence back if you pass a medical examination.
You will fall into the HRO category if any of the following apply to you:
The process to regain your licence
It is important to remember that if the medical finds evidence of either persistent alcohol abuse within the last 6 months or dependency within the last 12 months, as well as current misuse or dependency, you will not be able to get your licence back.
It is important to remember that if you receive your licence back before your disqualification ends, you will not be able to drive until this has finished. Quote Me Today also point out that it is worth noting if you are disqualified again in the next 10 years, you will automatically fall into the HRO category.
Jason Markham, from Quote Me Today a broker specialising in Disqualified Driver Insurance, comments:
'When losing your licence, particularly being in the HRO category, means that your insurance is likely to increase significantly. Not having a valid licence will also invalidate your insurance. It is therefore important that you take the right steps to ensure you only get behind the wheel of a car again when you are completely sure your ban has ended. There are other factors you need to consider, such as your employer being able to see your conviction on your licence, and you may have difficulty travelling to certain countries, such as the USA. So anything you can do to reduce your ban, such as a rehabilitation course is always worth considering.'
For more information on driving safely and best chance of reducing your insurance following a disqualification, visit . They can also provide advice in other areas, that might apply to you, such as if you will be driving for work.
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Datum: 25.07.2013 - 18:24 Uhr
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