Driving Without Insurance And License

[C4th]

as a 17 year old turning 18 who was stopped by police 6, 7 months ago and my 18th is soon what kind of consequences am i facing if i go too court cause i still havent received any information after i got stopped without a license or insurance

[bookbinder]

https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/driving-without-insurance/

[bookbinder]

https://frankrogerslaw.co.uk/driving-without-a-licence

[barney4444]

It's a long time not to have heard anything, think I would simply keep my head down and hope that it's all been mislad somehow.    

[barney4444]

Mislaid

[Ellipsis]

6 or 7 months ago?!  That sounds too long, although more informed members may take a different view.  See:

https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=de094aff-8389-ec11-93b0-000d3ad5ee87

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&;f=10&t=97814

 

[douglas9401]

I don't suppose it was all a dream?

[newmodarmy]

Did you give the correct name and address? Did they check for licence and insurance at the time and tellyouwhat would happen next?

[C4th]

I do remember giving all the correct details but still now I haven't received anything 

[C4th]

Haha I wish it was a dream mate

[Blubster]

May we assume that you now have a licence and the appropriate insurance, or will you still be a danger to other road users/pedestrians/property?

[C4th]

I was not sure if I was to go ahead and start my lessons or even book the test 

[Maydup]

When you were stopped, did they say what what would happen next?

I feel fairly confident that the police have to start any prosecution case within 6 months of the offence. But I can't find proof of that online. Someone else might know more.

[Dizmo]

Maydup: The CPS need to be notified within 6 months, if they've been charged - C4th wouldn't be informed of this. From memory, I think the CPS have up to 3 years for it to go to the initial hearing. I'd be calling 101 and trying to find out what is going on, if I were C4th, rather than just hoping it'll go away.

[Dizmo]

Also, if they've been released 'under investigation', I don't think there is a time limit on it needing to go to court. Either way, they're best just calling 101 (or the contact number for the police station that handled the arrest) and asking.

[C4th]

I was just told I was going court and looking at 9 points 6 for no insurance or license and 3 for the other. Can't really remember. And I was facing a 2 year ban and a fine 

[C4th]

I'll call them tomorrow and I'll let you guys know what was said