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Original poster

To report someone I know is driving with no license?

101 replies

Smashcam · 15/08/2018 14:34

NC as possibly outing and going to try and keep details to a minimum for same reason.

I work with someone who is epileptic so has to renew their license every 12 months, the job we do involves driving big vans. He never told us he was epileptic when he joined we have only just found out due to him having no license atm (long story but basically he was boasting to another employee who told the boss) Boss is very cross and obviously not letting him drive the vans but the person leaves in a fortnight so we are happy to leave it there wrt work. The person also works in a bar at weekends.

Work found this out on Friday and today is my first day back in (been ill) so I have only found out today. He has driven his car to and from work everyday since Friday (and before) and his license actually ran out mid July. He says he has a GP appointment in September to have a medical to get his license back but I have absolutely no idea what this involves/how long it takes between seeing GP and having license back.

The person also often drinks after work (2or3 pints) and then drives home. Having recently had a car written off by an unlicensed uninsured driver and losing just over £2000 from the whole thing, this has touched a nerve with me and I don't think they should be driving. I also don't like the person very much so this could be clouding my judgement.

So WIBU to report them for driving with no license or should I just let it go because he can drive and did have a license he just seems to be being lax about getting it renewed.

OP posts:
percheron67 · 15/08/2018 14:35

Yes, most certainly. Other road users are at risk.

Singlebutmarried · 15/08/2018 14:36

I’d report them.

They’re not going to be insured with no licence.

Original poster
Smashcam · 15/08/2018 14:38

The insurance is the bit that's bothering me more I think because I know he can drive but am I right in thinking his insurance would now be void?

OP posts:
RebootYourEngine · 15/08/2018 14:40

Yes you need to report them. Phone 101 and the dvla.

namechange2pointoh · 15/08/2018 14:41

Why is it the insurance that's bothering you?

There is a reassign he has to renew every year. It's a medical reason.

I would be more worried about seizures causing the death of innocent people.

Everyoneiswingingit · 15/08/2018 14:43

YOU HAVE TO. IF THEY KILLED YOUR LOVED ONE HOW WOULD YOU FEEL?

Lynne1Cat · 15/08/2018 14:44

Yes, tell the DVLA and police. I despise anyone who drinks and drives, as I've seen at first hand the damage those selfish fuckers can do to ordinary PEDESTRIANS.

TornFromTheInside · 15/08/2018 14:45

The insurance is needed to pay out for any accidents if he injures someone.
Him being locked up isn't going to pay for medical care if someone's badly hurt.

mummabubs · 15/08/2018 14:49

Absolutely- 101 to alert the police and alert the DVLA. As others have said, if he causes an injury or death to someone else how would the people who knew about it feel knowing that they'd kept quiet.

meow1989 · 15/08/2018 14:49

I think the epilepsy is probably a red herring as they're so strict about being seizure free and driving, although if he's happy to overlook not having a license you never know how honest he's been.

I think it's right to report someone for driving without a valid licence regardless of above, and if you were concerned about being found out as the one who reports it's the ideal situation as lots of people, including boss know. I'm surprised boss hasn't reported to be honest.

namechange2pointoh · 15/08/2018 14:55

The insurance is needed to pay out for any accidents if he injures someone.
Him being locked up isn't going to pay for medical care if someone's badly hurt.

Well no. But surely the idea that he is reported and stopped would be first thought?

namechange2pointoh · 15/08/2018 14:56

How can epilepsy be a red herring here?

It's the reason

sirmione16 · 15/08/2018 14:59

You've got to. Heaven forbid he end up in an accident, you'll have an awful conscious forever

DGRossetti · 15/08/2018 14:59

Insurance will cover injuries and damages to 3rd parties.

But I have to say, I'd rather have my DW than a payout.

BrynhildurWhitemane · 15/08/2018 15:03

The insurance is needed to pay out for any accidents if he injures someone.
Him being locked up isn't going to pay for medical care if someone's badly hurt.

But by being reported now, he'll be stopped before he can hurt someone, hopefully.

But I'm cynical. About 15-20 years ago, we had one chap in town who had enough driving bans to have stopped him ever driving again, one ban was for at least 30 years. But he simply got into a car whenever he wanted and drove around like the court cases were just a minor inconvenience.

TornFromTheInside · 15/08/2018 15:04

Whose insurance will cover injuries to a pedestrian?

bellinisurge · 15/08/2018 15:05

Had epilepsy as a teenager. Had to declare it to DVLA. It takes more than a GP assessment to get it. DVLA ask whoever they need to ask and make their own assessment. Mess with them at your peril.
This person should not drive unless and until DVLA says it's ok. Not insured without this.

emmaluggs · 15/08/2018 15:09

I would, they’re unlikely to follow up but they may do.

My car was crashed into by a drunk driver, who was already banned for drink driving. Was put into prison for what he did to my car and banned further, he lives on the same street as me and still drives when I see him do it I log a call and this was 2 years ago!

namechange2pointoh · 15/08/2018 15:10

would, they’re unlikely to follow up but they may do.

Why do you say that?

The DVLA absolutely WILL follow up any reports made.

DGRossetti · 15/08/2018 15:12

Whose insurance will cover injuries to a pedestrian?

The car should insured to be on the road. And that insurance covers damage and injury to 3rd parties irrespective of who is driving.

ImAIdoot · 15/08/2018 15:16

So this person cannot be licensed to drive as is, and drinks alcohol before getting behind the wheel?

Do something before someone is killed.

WhoWants2Know · 15/08/2018 15:23

Your boss should have sacked him for gross misconduct and reported him to the DVLA. It's quite bad that he didn't.

TornFromTheInside · 15/08/2018 15:23

I don't know if we've established if the car is insured have we? (I may have missed it).

TornFromTheInside · 15/08/2018 15:24

I suspect his boss hasn't already fired him because he might be worried about the lack of checks they carried out on him!

crazycatgal · 15/08/2018 15:25

The insurance is void if he doesn't have a licence.