UK drivers penalised after dangerous driving incidents

In West Yorkshire, 40‑year‑old Ryan Bennett was sentenced at Kirklees Magistrates Court for a police‑pursuit chase on March 23, 2025 that saw him drive on the wrong side of the road and endanger child passengers. He received a 36‑week prison term suspended for 12 months, a 24‑month driving ban starting 17 June, 15 rehabilitation activity days, 150 hours of unpaid work, and was ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 prosecution costs.

In Glasgow, driver Feyisal Mohammed was denied a three‑year private‑hire licence after Police Scotland highlighted two 2024 offences in which he drove into oncoming traffic without insurance, resulting in a £600 fine and six penalty points. The city licensing committee cited public‑safety concerns and also noted a prior licence rejection by South Lanarkshire Council.