Peter Parry wrote:
On Wed, 3 Feb 2016 15:48:28 -0800 (PST), Tom Crispin
wrote:

It is time that failing to provide driver details results in a lifetime driving ban.

This loophole must be closed.

Let us assume you were out on one of your "training" rides and fell
off when the first of the group fell off taking others with him, not
an uncommon event. Your leg was injured and an ambulance summoned.
Before being taken away you ask the group to take your car, left at
the clubhouse, home for you. When you get home you find your car in
your drive.

Later the police visit to tell you your car has been involved in an
accident and someone has died. They want to know who was driving. When
you ask you are told Bill and Fred took your car home. When
interviewed by the police Bill says Fred was driving, Fred says Bill
was driving.

You think it fair you should have a mandatory lifetime driving ban for
failing to give driver details?

Well, no. Because you _have_ provided the details of the driver. But any
ambiguity could be prevented by not asking 'the group' to take your car
home. You ask one person, ensuring that he or she is insured and qualified
to drive your car.

And if neither Bill nor Fred want to admit to driving the car, then they
are both charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

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