Card Pulling HGV Driver Escapes Custody Following 14 False Record Offences.
This HGV driver, represented by Millicent Dooher, pleaded guilty to 14 false record offences (removing his card from the tachograph machine). All of these offences covered break periods. The case law suggests that when there are more than 6 offences, custody should be considered. Millicent was able to convince the Judge not to impose a custodial sentence, and sentenced this driver to 80 hours of unpaid work instead.
Case Details
Case Name: Card Pulling HGV Driver Escapes Custody Following 14 False Record Offences.Case Date: August 2023
Case Type (info): Public Inquiry
