Insurance Policy Absence: Driver License Suspended

While the entry into force of penalty points on Friday, still making waves, Thierry F., a resident of Beau Bassin, paid a high price for having driven a motorcycle that was not covered by a policy insurance.

Made contrary, this father is not allowed to touch the wheel. To do this, he must imperatively take another test to qualify for a new license. Speaking on the antenna Xplik or K. Wednesday, Thierry F. admits his wrongs and claims the indulgence of the authorities.

January 2011, Thierry F. is at home. However, it has to go to the bakery to buy bread. Although the bakery is located 200 meters from his house, he prefers to take the motorcycle from a friend for not walking. Mal took him the label of the device has expired and is no longer covered by an insurance policy. A police vehicle patrolling the area and Thierry F. is verbalized. He fined for driving a motorcycle without insurance.

January 2013. The Beaubassinois receives correspondence Central Barracks. Mail prompt to record a statement at the police station in his community, and he was summoned before the court of Rose Hill.

"My driver's license was suspended. I'm not allowed to touch the steering wheel. This is absurd! How do I do for a living, my job is to drive all day? "He confides to Daily Challenge.

Recall that the disqualification and revocation of license are set out in the Road Traffic Act. "I was asked to take another test to get a new license. But I do not have time. I am penalized. This is not an obvious location. I ask the indulgence of the authorities. "

Asked the inspector Mohit Ramah explains that suspension affects all types of vehicles whose conduct requires a permit. According to the inspector of the Traffic Branch, the driver should have informed the judge of the nature of his work. "If she had been informed of his profession, the Court took account of this and other applied a sanction," he says.

Deter drivers

The penalty points has three components. The first component is the deterrent: Motorists are advised to be more conscientious. If he persists in his fault, and continues to adopt reprehensible behavior on the road, it may see jump points on his license. The second component is the selection appearance. In fact, the motorist autosanctionne himself by his bad behavior. There will be disqualified because he is a danger to himself and other road users. The third aspect relates to rehabilitation.

Since the announcement of the entry into force of penalty points, the authorities are endeavoring to correct existing deficiencies: defective panels or road markings erased with time. Police Commissioner have issued a formal request to the Divisional Commanders they relate to the deficiencies noted on the roads. A license is suspended for at least six months when the driver reaches 16 penalty points.