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Offline dTEA

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Banned from driving?
« on: 31 October 2014, 18:45 »
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-29848021

Is it possible to be banned for driving in a public place but on privately owned land? Stupid thing to do but not sure how the ban happened as I know lots of people drive recklessly on private land.
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #1 on: 31 October 2014, 18:55 »
That's the catch though, it's a public road.  My missus was banned for drunk in charge after falling asleep in her car at Butlins.  The police were called after an assault, and saw her asleep in the car.  Stupid of her but she didnt really do anything wrong.  Her friend had passed out in their room with the key.  Long story short they said as it was a public road so was therefore subject to road traffic laws.
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #2 on: 31 October 2014, 21:42 »
So all of those old school days of teaching the kids to drive on the supermarkets on Sundays (days when they were closed!!!) were actually completely illegal?! Wheres Mr Bounce when you need confirmation?
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #3 on: 31 October 2014, 22:22 »
If the general public have access, it's a public road, regardless of who owns it. It needs to be gated off etc to be classed as "private land, do what you want"

- Donuts in Asda car park - Bad.
- Donuts in your back garden - Good. (Well, as long as you don't breach your asbo)
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #4 on: 11 November 2014, 00:03 »
Road Traffic Act applies wherever you are in the UK, even in your back garden.
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #5 on: 11 November 2014, 07:37 »
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 11 November 2014, 00:03
Road Traffic Act applies wherever you are in the UK, even in your back garden.

Might tip the fuzz off about Silverstone then...
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Quote from: Chuff on 30 November 2013, 22:49
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #6 on: 11 November 2014, 09:33 »
Quote from: Waspy on 11 November 2014, 07:37
Might tip the fuzz off about Silverstone then...

Try Google before issuing smart-arse answers:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/contents

Sections 1-3 are suspended if it's an authorised motoring event.  The rest of it applies and applies wherever you are.
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #7 on: 11 November 2014, 10:16 »
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 11 November 2014, 00:03
Road Traffic Act applies wherever you are in the UK, even in your back garden.

Not true.

Must have public access.

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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #8 on: 11 November 2014, 10:17 »
Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 11 November 2014, 10:16
Must have public access.

Hello grey area.
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Re: Banned from driving?
« Reply #9 on: 11 November 2014, 10:20 »
Plus, if it was only in public access spaces, why do I need a permit to run any motor sport event which is held on private land?
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