Hello,
My partner recently returned from working away. He was pulled over by police for a random check in which they informed him he had no drivers licence. Whilst he was away, he was issued with a loss of points. You must select good behavior or a suspended licence for 3 months letter. He was not here to:
1. Receive the letter, and
2. Return the letter.
The police notified him on the spot he had a disqualified drivers licence and must go to court. He attended court where he told the judge he in fact works away and was not able to complete and return the necessary paperwork.
Under new laws driving without a drivers licence warrants a mandatory 6 months loss of licence.
I don't believe this to be fair.
What is his legal stance, can he appeal this decision? If so, how? (He has to drive 8 hours to the mines to attend work, drive whilst at work and of course, drive 8 hours home.)
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
My partner recently returned from working away. He was pulled over by police for a random check in which they informed him he had no drivers licence. Whilst he was away, he was issued with a loss of points. You must select good behavior or a suspended licence for 3 months letter. He was not here to:
1. Receive the letter, and
2. Return the letter.
The police notified him on the spot he had a disqualified drivers licence and must go to court. He attended court where he told the judge he in fact works away and was not able to complete and return the necessary paperwork.
Under new laws driving without a drivers licence warrants a mandatory 6 months loss of licence.
I don't believe this to be fair.
What is his legal stance, can he appeal this decision? If so, how? (He has to drive 8 hours to the mines to attend work, drive whilst at work and of course, drive 8 hours home.)
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!