Things you wish a judge could say…
‘Oh, so the car is essential for you job? Sucks to be you, banned!
Didn’t watch last night – watched the much more entertaining secret life of 4 year old – did see last week (against my better judgement) and it was depressing. Getting away with it is right, some people say but they got suspended sentence/community service/3points/whatever. Bollocks! They did something monumentally stupid and they are still driving now (or will be again very very soon).
Long term bans should be used a lot more than they are, automatic short term bans* for lots of stuff (eg 2 weeks for RLJ/speed camera) and lifetime bans should be a serous consideration for the epic bellendery displayed in some of those vids. “but I need my licence for my job” jog on, you knew that before you acted like a ****wit, you’re at fault, you deal with it.
*should work on several levels:
Lots of people seem more scared of losing their licence than fines and such
Might also help people see that 2 weeks of public transport or cycling isn’t as bad as they thought so consider it in future
Maybe even highlight to them how little respect drivers give to none-drivers