A man who was caught driving without the right insurance has been spared a ban - becausse he has a severe back problem.
Clifford Gaisford, of Fullers Close in Chesham, was caught driving a vehicle on the A413 in Gerrards Cross on October 25 last year without third party insurance.
According to a check on the number plate, the vehicle the 55-year-old was driving at the time was a white Ford Fiesta.
ALSO READ: Pet ball python goes missing in Bucks village and was last seen over a week ago
His case was heard at Wycombe Magistrates' Court on June 15, but he was spared a 'totting up' disqualification due to mitigating circumstances.
ALSO READ: 'Shambles': Thousands MISS Michael Buble concert because of 'chaotic' traffic jams
The court found a ban would cause him "exceptional hardship" because he has a severe back problem that leaves him with limited mobility and he would struggle to access local shops.
They also heard his family live "a distance away" so a ban would leave him isolated.
Instead of a ban, he was fined £120, ordered to pay costs of £110 and a victim surcharge of £34 - and his driving record was endorsed with seven points.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel