ROADS - Disqualified Driving

Question 1

Section 24(2) Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Answer 1

A constable may arrest without warrant
any person driving / having driven a motor vehicle on a road whom he/she
has reasonable cause to suspect of being disqualified.

Question 2

Section 103 RTA 1988 0 driving whilst disqualified

Answer 2

A person is guilty of an offence if, while disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence he:
- obtains a licence
- drives a motor vehicle on a road

Question 3

What are defences for disqualifed driving?

Answer 3

• unaware of disqualification
• driving under duress

Question 4

What is an obligatory disqualifcation?

Answer 4

This is where a person is convicted of an offence

This type of disqualification means that any
points prior to the disqualification will remain on the licence.

Question 5

What is discretionary disqualification?

Answer 5

The court may disqualify a person, but they may consider the circumstances of the offence & previous driving record

Question 6

How many points before being disqualifed?

Answer 6

12 in a 3 year period

Question 7

MADCOW - examples of obligatory disqualification

Answer 7

Manslaughter

Aggravated vehicle taking

Dangerous driving

Causing death by dangerous driving

Over the limit of alcohol or refuse to provide a specimen for analysis

Whilst unfit through drink or drugs