A friend of mine was caught driving alone with only a g1(stupid of her to drive. She was one week away from G2). Her G1 was suspended. Now after almost 2 months, she gets a call and she is being charged $10,000 and cant drive for 3 years. I think thats ridiculous, what are your opninons?
2007-03-13 07:03:20 · 13 answers · asked by sweetgal2057 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
There's more to the story that either you or her are not telling, for the punishment to be that high.
She probably deserved what she got.
2007-03-13 08:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by redjetta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the USA and our system appears similar to yours, even thou the terminology is different... In short the problem is the suspension, it's not that she was driving on her G1, it's that it was suspended.
In effect, at least in the USA you're better off driving without a license or on the wrong kind of license than on any kind of suspended permit. That is not to say you won't get in trouble either way, but lawmakers have taken a strict approach to the latter, and are only lenient until that suspended thing comes around.
It is unfortunate, but basically they're saying they suspended the license because they wanted someone to learn a lesson, and they don't want that person to drive at all.
A license is usually suspended for a reason. As a rule, it involves either drink driving, an excess of speed such as which is best reserved for action movies, or some other related serious driving infraction(s) or a combination of what is considered irresponsible behaviour that endangers both life and limb, other drivers for one, but innocent passengers and standers by as well. In a few cases it involves less physically dangerous behaviour, such as a continued failure to meet certain financial obligations directly related to driving (such as failure to carry insurance when required, for example).
So by continuing to drive on suspension, one opens up a Pandora's Box:
- It makes said lesson irrelevant.
- It thumbs a nose at authority.
- And it sets a terrible example for the rest of the community.
Sorry to hear it, but in time things will improve, the earlier the person affected sticks to the rules, at least in this case, the better.
2007-03-13 15:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm.... I find that amount of money pretty hard to believe..... I got a traffic ticket and haven't had to pay anywhere near that amount of money. I've never heard of a driving fine being that high. $500 would be more believable.
The suspended license I'm not surprised at and I think that although its a long time, it's still reasonable. She was only a few days away from her G2 and she went driving on her own when she knew she wasn't allowed. That to me shows that she's not responsible enough to be behind the wheel.
2007-03-13 14:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know what a g1 or g2 is, but it seems that 10 grand and 3 years driving suspension is a bit ridiculous. Was there any other circumstances to her being caught (drunk, driving erradically)?
2007-03-13 14:08:32 · answer #4 · answered by kmf77 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not familiar with a G1 or 2, where is this?
I drove when i had nothing but a learners permit, when you are supposed to drive with a licensed driver at all times, and only during the day, and only for training purposes.
i was not caught, but had i been, they would have suspended my full license, but thats about it. no $10,000 fine.
i dont think they would even fine you that much for a DUI
2007-03-13 14:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by sobrien 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What's a G1? Is it like a learner's permit?
Its does seem very extreme. maybe she can take it to court and at least get it shortened.
2007-03-13 14:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by MariChelita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she is telling you the whole story. She may have received some documents that she needed to respond to and did not. Therefore, additional penalties were issued. Contact an attorney, $10,000.00 seems extremely high for a driving violation; unless, she killed some one.
2007-03-13 14:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by denfasr 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You shouyld write e letter to your mayor or your friend should saying this and they will help. I did the same and they actually gave me money because my case was aactually correct. So try that
2007-03-13 14:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by hi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My opinion is that it's none of your business. If she got a fine that high, there was a reason for it, but neither you nor I know why. So I will mind my own business. Suggest you do the same.
2007-03-13 14:07:36 · answer #9 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You said it, stupid of her to drive. She did it and she needs to pay for it. Thank you.
2007-03-13 14:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋