Giving the DVLA false info - prosecution?

aws · 19-Jul-2005, 12:57

I assume giving the dvla a wrong address is an offence.
But how much of an offence?
What's the law have to say on the matter I wonder.
It's not me that's gone-done something stupid, but without going into great depths here, I wondered if anyone had the gen on this matter.
Thanks

Tim

andyb · 19-Jul-2005, 13:08

Do you mean moving house, or deliberatly creating an address to avoid prosecution and costs?

aws · 19-Jul-2005, 13:54

The latter.

Tim

Twinfan · 19-Jul-2005, 14:00

I would guess a fine? It's non-endorsable I guess, so no points on licence?

electricsheep · 19-Jul-2005, 14:04

i am not an expert, but i would think that it would also be a criminal offence, not just a driving offence. so you would get a criminal record for free

beancounter · 19-Jul-2005, 14:21

On a similar topic, what's worse - the penalty for doing 48mph in a 40 limit, or the penalty for not disclosing who was driving (the car) at the time ?

Twinfan · 19-Jul-2005, 15:00

The latter. Former is a £60 fine and 3 points. Failing to disclose is not a fixed penalty, and it's seen as a more 'serious' motoring offence.

aws · 19-Jul-2005, 16:44

I was hoping for something major, although I doubt that a criminal record is that likely.
A whopping fine of a £1K maybe?
Not sure - that's why I asked here.

Thanks

Tim

yeti · 19-Jul-2005, 16:55

It's gonna get you a criminal prosecution, it's fraudulent and perjury. Depending on what you trying to avoid, if caught they could even sling your ass in clink!

However, it is not illegal to give them an address in the States as long as you can be traced there.....

Jools · 19-Jul-2005, 17:05

Quote:

Originally posted by aws
I was hoping for something major, although I doubt that a criminal record is that likely.

Hoping for something major

Are you on some sort of vendetta then?

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19-Jul-2005, 13:08	#2
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! Do you mean moving house, or deliberatly creating an address to avoid prosecution and costs? Reply

19-Jul-2005, 13:54	#3
aws Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 376 Join Date: Apr 2004 Mood: Super (moto!) The latter. Tim Reply

19-Jul-2005, 14:00	#4
Twinfan Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,773 Join Date: May 2004 Mood: Proud to own a Ducati :0) I would guess a fine? It's non-endorsable I guess, so no points on licence? Reply

19-Jul-2005, 14:04	#5
electricsheep Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,037 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reading Mood: Diet i am not an expert, but i would think that it would also be a criminal offence, not just a driving offence. so you would get a criminal record for free Reply

19-Jul-2005, 14:21	#6
beancounter Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Beds Mood: Black and grey (and a bit of red) On a similar topic, what's worse - the penalty for doing 48mph in a 40 limit, or the penalty for not disclosing who was driving (the car) at the time ? Reply

19-Jul-2005, 15:00	#7
Twinfan Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,773 Join Date: May 2004 Mood: Proud to own a Ducati :0) The latter. Former is a £60 fine and 3 points. Failing to disclose is not a fixed penalty, and it's seen as a more 'serious' motoring offence. Reply

19-Jul-2005, 16:44	#8
aws Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 376 Join Date: Apr 2004 Mood: Super (moto!) I was hoping for something major, although I doubt that a criminal record is that likely. A whopping fine of a £1K maybe? Not sure - that's why I asked here. Thanks Tim Reply