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Driving Ban....

  • 24-11-2010 8:04pm
    #1
    jaysusake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭


    I got banned from driving in may 09 until may 11, I have no licence and never have had one. I intend getting one soon. Does anyone know if my ban will only be activated when I do get a licence or will I have served it by may 2011.

    Its just ive been told a few different things by people but im still in the dark....

    Thanks in advance for your replys, if any!


Comments

  • #2
    Monty Burnz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,455 ✭✭✭✭Monty Burnz


    Did you steal somebody's car? Reckless driving without a licence or insurance? Drunk driving without a licence or insurance? Hope you didn't hurt anybody.

    I presume the ban means you won't be given a valid licence until the period of the ban expires, thankfully. Someone with more specific legal knowledge might be along in a bit.


  • #3
    jaysusake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭jaysusake


    Drink driving witout licence or insurance and no I didnt hurt anybody thank god, stupid thing to do but ive learned my lesson..


  • #4
    dermot_sheehan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭dermot_sheehan


    Disqualification acts independently of whether you hold a licence or not.

    The three year endorsement after disqualification only kicks in when you get a licence/learner's permit.


  • #5
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,702 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Technical clarification.........

    You do not get banned from driving, you get disqualified from holding a driving licence. The difference is that in certain scenarios like the Gardai and Army you can still drive because people in those jobs can drive without a civilian driving licence.

    Normally the cops and army will ground someone someone who has been disqualified in civvie street but if they choose to ignore the disqualification they can allow the individual to drive on while on official business.


  • #6
    MagicSean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    I don't think you can apply for one during the course of a ban. You could probably do the theory test but that's about it. You seem to have gotten off very light in your previous conviction. Judge must have been in a good mood.


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  • #7
    jaysusake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭jaysusake


    k_mac wrote: »
    I don't think you can apply for one during the course of a ban. You could probably do the theory test but that's about it. You seem to have gotten off very light in your previous conviction. Judge must have been in a good mood.

    Yeah I was blessed! Good legal team aswel though...


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