HELP, Regarding License Suspension and P plate bans!!

[habibskyline]

i drive a r33 GTST, im a p plater, 18 end of this month

i lost my license back for a 3 months suspension in late march and i am meant to be getting it back june 27th, but a few nights ago, i got caught drivin without a license again

i had only 2 more weeks and this would of been all sweet, i cant believe it

I now have to attend a court summons soon, i have a FEW questiosn i would hope can be answered

1. Does anyone know what Im lookin at? How long suspension? and how big fine?

2. is there anyway to appeal or get out of this? I heard something about a "section 10" ???

3. Will i be able to drive my Skyline after i get my license back, lets say if its a 12 month ban? Im a red P plater

Im just hopin i can drive it, i only had it for 2 months b4 losin my license in march, then now this, i h8 it

thanks

[Sumo]

Sounds self inflicted.

Why were you driving without a licence?

Sumo

[habibskyline]

honest answer is... i was taking a mate home...on the way back to my place i get pulled over, i no stupid

[Sl!m]

if you dont get your licence before the 11th of next month.. I dont think you can drive a skyline..

[d00dz]

Well to be not to play the blame game but this is the reason why this law is put in place to stop offenders from driving.

Just pay the fine or something and take public transport

What were you thinking when you took your friend home. Tsk Tsk..

"Self inflicted" Yes I agree..

[[[d a n n y]]]

well driving with out a valid liscence i think it's a 6-12months suspension depending on the judge

and 1000+ fine on top

[GTL05T]

i reckoned ur friend should chip in to the fine you're going to copped because if its wasnt for him u wont be in this mess aye? either way its comes to common courtesy or just being ur friend to help you out in some way. my 2 cents.

[habibskyline]

yeah he is gonna help pay the fine,

so what do u guys think will happen? and anyone no what a section 10 is? also is it possible to go on a Good behavious bond while being a P plater?

[raz0r$harP.UK]

Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 gives the magistrate an opportunity to dismiss a charge even though you've been found guilty. It would be also possible to be placed on a good behaviour bond through this as well. They would take into account factors such as your circumstances, character, etc.

But seeing as you were already suspended and reoffended I don't think you'd be able to use this.

[GTR R35]

I would expect a min of 12 months ban +$1500+ fine.

I think the max is 3 years on the first offence, oh and you will also start your red P's from the begining.

[habibskyline]

damn so that means i cant drive my skyline after ay?

Anyway to get out of this mess

[Merli]

Habib, you are EXACTLY the type of P-plater this law is targetting.

Although it sounds like you couldn't give a toss about licence suspensions, so why you would care about a power restriction, I have no idea.

[habibskyline]

no i want it back help me out

[siksII]

a section 10 with good behaviour bond is not applicable unless you are on your full license, so forget about that..

and i am quite sure you will get hammered in court, especially with all the bad publicity lately, if i were you i would put my car up for sale right now, you will probably have to wait a 3 years before being able to drive one again! (until u get your full license)

[habibskyline]

ne 1 else no?????????

thats bs that means i cant drive my skyline till im 25 or so

[Fly_With_Sky]

looks like you will not be able to drive it...doesn't the new law say that if you already have your p's but have your license suspended then when you get them back after the date the new law comes in, then you cant drive performance cars...think that what i read in the paper...

simple fact is that you shouldn't have been driving, and your friend should realise that you haven;t got a licesne so shouldn't have got you to drive...if he can afford to pay part of the fine then he can afford to pay for a taxi...

[ECR033]

thats bs that means i cant drive my skyline till im 25 or so

No, it's not BS. You broke the law, now you have to suffer the consequences.

You obviously don't take the law seriously considering you lost your license 3 months after you got it and then had the arrogance to defy your driving disqualification and drive again without your license. I'm sorry mate, but seriously, what were you thinking?

As said above, the law is designed to target people like yourself. I know the penalty may seem harsh, but perhaps next time you'll think before you deciding to break the rules.

[Menthu_Rae]

Sorry to say dude, but you're going to get raped in court. Expect ~$1500 fine and 12 month CANCELLATION of licence.

I'm currently suspended/cancelled for 3 months - it's not worth the risk driving dude, don't have your licence? Don't go hopping in the car (unless you ain't driving anywhere but up/down your driveway ) and definitely do NOT go dropping mates off...

What you've done now is considered a "major offence" and if you do another TWO of those in the next 5 years, expect worse and worse penalties... ranging from heavy fines and further suspensions/cancellation of licence, and 3 year MINIMUM bans!

Sell your Skyline, use some of the money for a GOOD lawyer - to try to get the penalty down to a minimum... then when you get your licence back in a year or so - buy some N/A car that's going to keep you out of trouble... non turbo skyline maybe...

Good luck man, you're going to need it!

[habibskyline]

i am also on good behaviour bond , does that make things worse?

[Menthu_Rae]

i am also on good behaviour bond , does that make things worse?

Good behaviour bond? for criminal offences? If so... then yes, you are maybe a *tad* screwed Have a nice day~