and that was all he got

[paulyoung666]

this ******* should have been sent down for a very very long time , in my opinion he should be banned for life

[Chimaera]

At least he only caused damage to other cars - how about the hundreds killed on the roads by drink drivers - they usually get off with a fine and a ban, perhaps a few months in prison if the judge is having a bad day.

[MadGamer]

He has a 24 month community rehabilitation order. I still think he should have been sent to prision.

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by Chimaera

At least he only caused damage to other cars - how about the hundreds killed on the roads by drink drivers - they usually get off with a fine and a ban, perhaps a few months in prison if the judge is having a bad day.

fair comment i suppose , but just think of all the hassle ppl would have had because of their insurance companies acting like ******s when trying to sort the claims out

[downquark1]

Yes, it's a injustice, society is breaking down - it's obviously the liberals fault, teenagers and Blair too.

NEXT!

[Scarlett]

Originally Posted by downquark1

Yes, it's a injustice, society is breaking down - it's obviously the liberals fault, teenagers and Blair too.

NEXT!

Here we go again. <Deep breath>

I think that he will get what he deserves in 3 years time when he tries to get car insurance.

It's a mercy he didn't kill anyone though and yes I agree that he should have been banned for life because its the only way to guarentee that he won't do it again. Next time it might be someone rather than 11 cars.

The problem with drink driving is that so many people get away with it (who hasn't had a quick half at lunch timen then driven back to the offce ?) and once you get away with it once, you start to think that you'll be fine every time.

I'm not saying that everyone will drink 10 largers and drive home but the problem is that people do and don't get caught. Quite simply I don't know what the solution is but lenient sentacing is not going to help the issue and will send the wrong signals to those who flout the law.

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by Scarlett

Here we go again. <Deep breath>

I think that he will get what he deserves in 3 years time when he tries to get car insurance. snip >>>>>>

yes but that wont make the ppl who are gonna have higher insurance premiums because of him feel any better are they

[kronas]

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

this ******* should have been sent down for a very very long time , in my opinion he should be banned for life

i think the three year ban was fair, and as was pointed out he will get his just desserts when he trys to obtain car insurance, he also has 48 months on a rehab order, although he should have payed a part of the damage he has caused when he gets out, and starts working...........

[Escapee]

Originally Posted by Scarlett

Here we go again. <Deep breath>

I think that he will get what he deserves in 3 years time when he tries to get car insurance.

Perhaps he will just join the many who dont bother with insurance these days!

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by kronas

i think the three year ban was fair, and as was pointed out he will get his just desserts when he trys to obtain car insurance, he also has 48 months on a rehab order, although he should have payed a part of the damage he has caused when he gets out, and starts working...........

sorry my mate but you are taking the **** now , you cannot be serious

[Julian]

If the government really wanted to reduce car usage and help tackle the problem, they would do as Paul said and ban drink drivers for life.

[kronas]

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

sorry my mate but you are taking the **** now , you cannot be serious

i know the punishment does not seem harsh but it is in the sense that three years of not being able to drive, and 48 months probation is fair, but not enough IMO and the long term financial penalisation for insurance rates is also another factor why i think its fair, but he should pay a sizeable amount of the damage costs incurred.

Originally Posted by Julian

If the government really wanted to reduce car usage and help tackle the problem, they would do as Paul said and ban drink drivers for life.

i totally agree, you drink and drive you get a life ban, but its not feasable as its too harsh, and drinking alcohol is cultural so it wont happen.

[Marge]

As someone still recovering from the actions of a drunk driver 2 and a bit years later, my opinion is ban the buggers for life. Driving drunk is not accidental and too often innocent people pay the price. Luckily in my case it was the drunk driver who was killed but it could so easily have been me. I was only saved by wearing my seatbelt so even if you're just popping to the shop five minutes away put your belt on. My accident happened within a couple of minutes of leaving my sisters. My car was hit head on and went up in the air so high the people behind saw underneath my car.

[kronas]

Originally Posted by Debsy42

As someone still recovering from the actions of a drunk driver 2 and a bit years later, my opinion is ban the buggers for life. Driving drunk is not accidental and too often innocent people pay the price. Luckily in my case it was the drunk driver who was killed but it could so easily have been me. I was only saved by wearing my seatbelt so even if you're just popping to the shop five minutes away put your belt on. My accident happened within a couple of minutes of leaving my sisters. My car was hit head on and went up in the air so high the people behind saw underneath my car.

i didnt know that im glad your with us today, but sound advice always wear your seat belt.

[zodiac]

what about the lad who wae asked to sit in the courtroom silent for halfahour he got let off with his finds typical british justice