Like a bus, you wait for ages – then several come along all at the same time!
This story from Scotland criticises Sheriff Robert McCreadie, who allowed 65-year old Wayne Barrett to keep his car – even though he admitted to two offences involving drink- and drug-driving. He was banned for two years. Barrett played the “need independence and have a sick wife” card and won.
McCreadie also banned charity worker, Daniel Peach, for two years when he should have banned him for a minimum of three, according to the law. Peach was double the current drink-drive limit, and already had a previous drink-drive conviction less than 10 years ago, which means a mandatory three year ban.
When you look at that previous story about Scotland wanting to drop the drink-drive limit, you wonder how the hell they will make it work with people like McCreadie calling the shots.