Been Banned

stevenwoody · 16-01-2008, 19:58

well its a sad day guys i finally had my day in court after it hanging around my neck for over a month and even pleading a decent case i got a 6 month ban and a 210 quid fine!!!

so no more noisey rusty astra at the meets and shows

rudd86 · 16-01-2008, 20:00

what did you do?

Dom · 16-01-2008, 20:01

What was the ban for chap ?

phunky monkey · 16-01-2008, 20:01

what did you get band for dude???

Nemesis · 16-01-2008, 20:03

Sorry to hear this dude but try and cheer up if you can.

No fuel, MOT, tax or insurance bills for 6 months (a lot of £££)
No court case "hanging round your neck" anymore
No points on your licence in 6 months

Try and see it's not all bad news. You could possibly save up for a newer/nicer car in a lower insurance group? Astra Coupe 1.8 springs to mind.

stevenwoody · 16-01-2008, 20:04

I got caught driving my mums car and it appears i wasn't insured so i got banned for totting up too many points!!!! total bummer

rudd86 · 16-01-2008, 20:10

have heard of some people argueing for the fact they need there licence for work purposes and just get max points and keep there licence. can you appeal?

stevenwoody · 16-01-2008, 20:17

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Originally Posted by rudd86

have heard of some people argueing for the fact they need there licence for work purposes and just get max points and keep there licence. can you appeal?

well i did plead my case and was expecting them to be easier going!!! tbh i haven't the time or money to appeal so im gonna use my time wisely drinking and building a decent track car

**Benn** · 16-01-2008, 20:31

Bad luck, but you do deserve it, but look on the brighter side.. think how full your pocket will be,

danielparrish · 16-01-2008, 20:37

what kit car you going to do?

wayne451 · 16-01-2008, 20:58

£210!?!

Christ, I got fined more for speeding after proving the other 2 cases were crap!

montytronix · 16-01-2008, 21:10

go to the dole office and pay some circa 17 kid loose change to be your chauffeur?

stevenwoody · 16-01-2008, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Benn

Bad luck, but you do deserve it, but look on the brighter side.. think how full your pocket will be,

yeah i know i deserve it benn i made a error and paid the price, put it this way i won't be driving other peoples vehicles again

MSG · 16-01-2008, 22:00

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Originally Posted by stevenwoody

I got caught driving my mums car and it appears i wasn't insured so i got banned for totting up too many points!!!! total bummer

Next time you drive your mum's car, try dressing up like your mum and down her gowan, use her lipstick, and buy a wig resembling your mum's hair style, and if you can mimic her voice also, you don't need any insurance, road tax, or even a car, you can drive her car and imagin if you were stopped as a suspect carrying weapons, the woman police officer stops you and frisks your body all over finds an object hidden in your underpants, calls up for a back up on her radio " Romeo 2 come in" " delta one Charlie suspect with hidden weapon of unlknown distiction over" about 6 inches getting bigger over" ....a little later ...Romeo 2 come in ...female suspect with hidden weapon now 10" and still growin over"

(hope this would cheer you a liitle)

**Benn** · 16-01-2008, 22:12

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Originally Posted by stevenwoody

yeah i know i deserve it benn i made a error and paid the price, put it this way i won't be driving other peoples vehicles again

Yeah its a cold slap in the face, and having driving other cars on your insurance is a must.. makes life alot easyer..

ANDYRACER · 16-01-2008, 23:37

Ahh **** Steve, was it you had the extension on your insurance but cos you work in the motortrade it voids it?

Least ull have sometime to fix the rust on the astra and get it sorted for the track session at traxs again.

EY · 17-01-2008, 00:02

Bummer about the 6 months, but i've been charged more than £210 for one speeding offence. Seems like they've hit you hard with the ban, and gone easy on the fine.

**spanishfly** · 17-01-2008, 10:14

Shame dude, i'm sure can sort way of getting you to shows (when I take both cars) If not others i'm sure will oblige!

Rysee_sri_130 · 17-01-2008, 12:22

my mates going down for 6 months after his 3rd drink drive offence... oh and smashing up his mg

i think the fine was 5k

turbo_nik · 17-01-2008, 12:32

How long have u had ur license Stevenwoodie??

Im up at court on the 18th of Feb for the same offence(well not driving my mums car but having no insurance,dont judge me tho as i have a genuine reason)

Im on 6 points already so gonna be looking at a ban too but i dont think itl be as long as 6months as ive been driving for 6 years so should get it a bit easier.
Gonna ask for a bigger fine instead of getting banned.

stevenwoody · 17-01-2008, 14:05

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Originally Posted by turbo_nik

How long have u had ur license Stevenwoodie??

Im up at court on the 18th of Feb for the same offence(well not driving my mums car but having no insurance,dont judge me tho as i have a genuine reason)

Im on 6 points already so gonna be looking at a ban too but i dont think itl be as long as 6months as ive been driving for 6 years so should get it a bit easier.
Gonna ask for a bigger fine instead of getting banned.

right mate i have had my licence for 11 years on the 3rd march and i think the only way you will not get a huge ban is if you can prove you will have severe hardship i.e losing employment!!!

i certainly wouldn't judge you mate we all do things for a reason

jcs · 17-01-2008, 16:20

the same is happening with me,already have 9 points and ive just got caught doing 50mph in a 40mph zone,so thats a £60 fine plus 3 points so looks like il be getting banned,Just got wait see what happens now.

does anyone know if you can still insure your car while banned??
as i dont want to cancel my insurance and loose my ncb,as i have 6 years ncb.

MSG · 17-01-2008, 16:33

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Originally Posted by jcs

the same is happening with me,already have 9 points and ive just got caught doing 50mph in a 40mph zone,so thats a £60 fine plus 3 points so looks like il be getting banned,Just got wait see what happens now.

does anyone know if you can still insure your car while banned??
as i dont want to cancel my insurance and loose my ncb,as i have 6 years ncb.

You could ring your insurance company and tell explain to them your circumstences and they may be able to suspend your policy instead of cancelling it, on the other hand if the ban is for a short period you may live it out to prevent insurance company declining to suspend and instead cancel your policy, even if they do you do not loose your ncb for a good two years.

jcs · 17-01-2008, 16:58

thats good to hear,realy didnt want loose my ncb.my insurance doesnt expire until may this year,but im insured with elephant and i have 3 points sp30,6 points in10,and my recent 3 points for sp30,the thing is elephant dont insure you if you have in10 i have not yet informed my insurance about my in10,as i was hopeing to hold out until my insurance expires,then take out a policy with someone else eg- hic or quinn direct etc

**Benn** · 17-01-2008, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Rysee_sri_130

my mates going down for 6 months after his 3rd drink drive offence... oh and smashing up his mg

i think the fine was 5k

Good, sounds like he deserves it big time.