[34A Reduced disqualification period for attendance on courses] [34A Reduced disqualification for attendance on courses]

Section [34A Reduced disqualification period for attendance on courses] [34A Reduced disqualification for attendance on courses]

Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (1988 c 53) | Legislation

[34A  Reduced disqualification period for attendance on courses] [34A Reduced disqualification for attendance on courses]

[(1)     This section applies where—

(a)     a person is convicted of an offence under section 3A (causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs), 4 (driving or being in charge when under influence of drink or drugs), 5 (driving or being in charge with excess alcohol) or 7 (failing to provide a specimen) of the Road Traffic Act 1988, and

(b)     the court makes an order under section 34 of this Act disqualifying him for a period of not less than twelve months [(disregarding any extension period added pursuant to section 35A or 35C)].

(2)     Where this section applies, the court may make an order that the period of disqualification imposed under section 34 [(disregarding any extension period added pursuant to section 35A or 35C) (“the unreduced period”)] shall be reduced if, by a date specified in the order under this section, the offender satisfactorily completes a course approved by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section and specified in the order.

(3)     The

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