Learner-Driver Fined for Taking Car without Permission

A teenage learner-driver who took his brother's car for a spin has been fined and given penalty points before he can even legally drive.

Chesterfield Magistrates' Court heard how Thomas Falconer, 18, took his brother's car without his consent but was stopped by police for driving particularly slowly.

When challenged by police Falconer was unable to produce any driving documents. He confessed that he had taken the vehicle without permission while his brother was working a night shift, and admitted holding only a provisional licence with no insurance.

At court, Falconer pleaded guilty to taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, using it without insurance, and to driving without a license.

Defence solicitor Kirsty Sargent said: "He took his brother's vehicle because of the simple temptation while his brother was at work."

She added that Falconer had been taking driving lessons and was driving back from a friend's house when he was stopped by police.

Magistrates fined Falconer £80 and ordered him to pay a £30 victim surcharge and £85 costs. They also ordered that six penalty points be applied to his license.

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