Renting a car after completing a driving ban

Bubblehead2019

Hi all, I'm just about to complete a 2 year driving ban . I obviously sold my car during this time so I'm looking to hire a car as soon as I get my licence back. Does anybody know if car hire companies can check if you have been off the road as I'm sure if I'm up front about it I've no chance . Cheers

Henry Ford III

Tell the truth.

the dark phantom

Tell them nothing

Squidgy Black

I don't think Irish rental companies check like they do in the UK, but read over the terms and conditions of the specific firm you're going to rent with. Some may stipulate you've to disclose it.

Bubblehead2019

Squidgy Black wrote: »

I don't think Irish rental companies check like they do in the UK, but read over the terms and conditions of the specific firm you're going to rent with. Some may stipulate you've to disclose it.

Good idea nice 1 !

fullstop

the dark phantom wrote: »

Tell them nothing

Dreadful advice.

TCP/IP

Do us all a favor and stay off the road.

bennya

TCP/IP wrote: »

Do us all a favor and stay off the road.

What a sanctimonious attitude. Let's never hope you're in a position where you're perpetually punished for a mistake you make and subsequently regret.

OP, be honest, all you can do.

vectra

TCP/IP wrote: »

Do us all a favor and stay off the road.

Thats a bit harsh without even having an idea why the OP got a ban in the first place.

Car99

vectra wrote: »

Thats a bit harsh without even having an idea why the OP got a ban in the first place.

2 years is a long ban.

V8 Interceptor

fullstop wrote: »

Dreadful advice.

If he's not obliged to tell them why should he?

V8 Interceptor

Car99 wrote: »

2 years is a long ban.

Exactly. He's paid his dues.

Henry Ford III

V8 Interceptor wrote:

If he's not obliged to tell them why should he?

He shouldn't.

p.s. Read the first post though.

Spook_ie

Does it not have the ban showing on your license as some kind of code, similar to an endorsement?

vectra

Car99 wrote: »

2 years is a long ban.

And your point is?

TrailerBob

Car99 wrote: »

2 years is a long ban.

Potentially imposed by the courts harshly for a simple mistake. Happened to a lad in work. Got slapped with a dangerous driving charge because the other side had the money for a good legal team. He pulled out of a side road at the wrong time.. worst injury was a broken wrist.. And no, there was no more to it.

vectra

TrailerBob wrote: »

Potentially imposed by the courts harshly for a simple mistake. Happened to a lad in work. Got slapped with a dangerous driving charge because the other side had the money for a good legal team. He pulled out of a side road at the wrong time.. worst injury was a broken wrist.. And no, there was no more to it.

Exactly,
I know of a similar situation.
Not everyone that gets a ban is a danger to other road users.
And as stated above,
OP has served their penalty, allow them to move on.

bennya

TrailerBob wrote: »

Potentially imposed by the courts harshly for a simple mistake. Happened to a lad in work. Got slapped with a dangerous driving charge because the other side had the money for a good legal team. He pulled out of a side road at the wrong time.. worst injury was a broken wrist.. And no, there was no more to it.

Exactly. Decades ago my Dad was in collision with a car that pulled out of a side road without warning. Guard asked if he wanted the other driver to be charged with dangerous driving, he replied "look, he didn't mean to do it, what's the point".

Driver of the other car had a momentary lapse of concentration and my Dad could have had him crucified, but didn't. A lesson I've tried to take with me in the years since.

canonball5

TCP/IP wrote: »

Do us all a favor and stay off the road.

What a disgusting attitude to have. He paid the price for whatever he did and served his time. Let's hope you never make a mistake.

TCP/IP

canonball5 wrote: »

What a disgusting attitude to have. He paid the price for whatever he did and served his time. Let's hope you never make a mistake.

It’s not disgusting you don’t get a two year ban for no reason if OP was speeding and racked up 12 points that does not get you a two year ban. Could it have been something to do with drugs or alcohol let’s just pretend it was would it not be better to have that type of person of the road?

CiniO

TCP/IP wrote: »

It’s not disgusting you don’t get a two year ban for no reason if OP was speeding and racked up 12 points that does not get you a two year ban. Could it have been something to do with drugs or alcohol let’s just pretend it was would it not be better to have that type of person of the road?

He was off the road for 2 year. What more do you expect?
Sentence served and now move on.

I don't understand people who think offenders should be penalised harder than judge says.


I rented the car recently from europcar and I quickly went through their rental agreement and there was nothing about precious convictions.

Squidgy Black

TCP/IP wrote: »

It’s not disgusting you don’t get a two year ban for no reason if OP was speeding and racked up 12 points that does not get you a two year ban. Could it have been something to do with drugs or alcohol let’s just pretend it was would it not be better to have that type of person of the road?

No, you can cop a two year ban for driving without insurance.

BuzzMcdonnell

TCP/IP wrote: »

It’s not disgusting you don’t get a two year ban for no reason if OP was speeding and racked up 12 points that does not get you a two year ban. Could it have been something to do with drugs or alcohol let’s just pretend it was would it not be better to have that type of person of the road?

What do you mean “that type of person”? Maybe it was drugs or alcohol but he has served his ban and has every right to go back on the road.

TCP/IP

BuzzMcdonnell wrote: »

What do you mean “that type of person”? Maybe it was drugs or alcohol but he has served his ban and has every right to go back on the road.

I mean the type of person that would do that.
This type of person should be off the road for good. How many people die each year through this type of incident. But we don’t know why the OP was banned for two years though so we are talking generally.

Turbohymac

Shouldn't concern the car hire company ..once you are in possession of a clean full license at time of rental..but why not simply purchase a small cheap car?? If you're renting you'll drop a lot of euros per week and nothing to show for it..and I'd also be very aware of the rental getting any damage scratches and that would cost big unless adequate insurance protection in place ...

Squidgy Black

Turbohymac wrote: »

Shouldn't concern the car hire company ..once you are in possession of a clean full license at time of rental..but why not simply purchase a small cheap car?? If you're renting you'll drop a lot of euros per week and nothing to show for it..and I'd also be very aware of the rental getting any damage scratches and that would cost big unless adequate insurance protection in place ...

Insurance quotes would for a personal car coming off the back of a 2 year ban would be astronomical if you can even get one, and in a lot of cases would require going to the Declined Cases Committee of Insurance Ireland and getting a quote for refusal.

2Mad2BeMad

TCP/IP wrote: »

I mean the type of person that would do that.
This type of person should be off the road for good. How many people die each year through this type of incident. But we don’t know why the OP was banned for two years though so we are talking generally.

He got a 2 year ban. He's past that now and from his own words he didn't drive while he was banned. We can assume from that point he's law abiding to some degree and the result of the ban was more then likely a mistake.
It can happen to anyone. He's not a bloody murderer.
God forbid you ever make a mistake while driving.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP wrote: »

It’s not disgusting you don’t get a two year ban for no reason if OP was speeding and racked up 12 points that does not get you a two year ban. Could it have been something to do with drugs or alcohol let’s just pretend it was would it not be better to have that type of person of the road?

No it wouldn’t be better to have them of the road. You do something wrong and you get punished depending on the severity. So what if it was a 2 year ban for drink driving, how many of us drove the morning after over the limit and didn’t even enter our heads before the recent highlighting of it?

I’d say close to every single driver on the roads has done something that had they been caught or luck wasn’t on their side in an incident (or incident didn’t happen etc) then they would face a driving ban.

wonski

TCP/IP wrote: »

I mean the type of person that would do that.
This type of person should be off the road for good. How many people die each year through this type of incident. But we don’t know why the OP was banned for two years though so we are talking generally.

I wonder how many people get injured falling of their horse...

The type of person... What the hell this means.

You do know people make mistakes. And there are no certain types. People of all walks of life do make mistakes.

ebbsy

Let he without sin cast the first stone.

Why not go after the gob****es that caused mayhem by crashing on the N7 last night.

Now they are the real offenders.

TCP/IP

wonski wrote: »

I wonder how many people get injured falling of their horse...

The type of person... What the hell this means.

You do know people make mistakes. And there are no certain types. People of all walks of life do make mistakes.

That's the beauty of life, people are entitled to their own opinions and I respect yours but in turn, that means I am entitled to my opinion. Maybe the OP will help the thread by explaining how he ended up with a 2-year ban of course if he or she would like to keep that private I respect that completely.

JoeA3

A quick search of the OP's total of 4 posts will give you a strong hint as to the reason behind his ban.

NomadicGray

TCP/IP wrote: »

Do us all a favor and stay off the road.

Thick comment

wonski

TCP/IP wrote: »

That's the beauty of life, people are entitled to their own opinions and I respect yours but in turn, that means I am entitled to my opinion. Maybe the OP will help the thread by explaining how he ended up with a 2-year ban of course if he or she would like to keep that private I respect that completely.

The op asked a question, not for an opinion on his life choices.

He does not need to disclose anything.

Bubblehead2019

Yeah it was for drink driving absolutely stupid mistake one that I will never repeat again as long as I live . Drove about 200m down a street and into a checkpoint . 2 years of the road was the punishment I got which I totally agree with by the way anybody stupid enough to have a couple of pints and drives deserves it. But lesson learned time to move on now . I'm also gonna pay a serious amount for insurance for at least next 3 years . So punishment doesnt end after ban .

wonski

I guess you miss driving.

Check terms and conditions of online bookings and see if there is anything there.

As another poster said, just tell them and see if they see it as a problem. Very likely not.

V8 Interceptor

bennya wrote: »

Exactly. Decades ago my Dad was in collision with a car that pulled out of a side road without warning. Guard asked if he wanted the other driver to be charged with dangerous driving, he replied "look, he didn't mean to do it, what's the point". Driver of the other car had a momentary lapse of concentration and my Dad could have had him crucified, but didn't. A lesson I've tried to take with me in the years since.

Happened to me too. A lad flew out of a side road and slammed into the side of me. Car was a financial write off but was only worth a few hundred quid. No injury claims cos I was grand. A few years later I rear ended a guy at no more than 5mph in traffic when I dropped curry sauce in my lap (silly yes) and he put in for whiplash and was given over 8 grand :rolleyes:

V8 Interceptor

TCP/IP wrote: »

I mean the type of person that would do that.
This type of person should be off the road for good.

Public flogging on O'Connell street too...

Bubblehead2019

wonski wrote: »

I guess you miss driving.

Check terms and conditions of online bookings and see if there is anything there.

As another poster said, just tell them and see if they see it as a problem. Very likely not.

Yeah I miss driving but not as much as I hate bus eireann and their ridiculously unreliable bus service .