A LANGUAGE prblem led t banned mtrist Carls Dias getting back behind the wheel f his car a year early, magistrates were tld. Dias was banned fr 20 mnths back in March 2007 – s shuld have stayed ff the rads until Nvember 2008. But plice caug
A LANGUAGE prblem led t banned mtrist Carls Dias getting back behind the wheel f his car a year early, magistrates were tld.
Dias was banned fr 20 mnths back in March 2007 - s shuld have stayed ff the rads until Nvember 2008.
But plice caught Dias driving in Ely n February 3, because he thught he was allwed back n the rad last Nvember.
Dias, 34, f Twer Curt, Ely, appeared befre city magistrates n Thursday, when he admitted driving while disqualified and withut insurance.
"He was nt assisted by an interpreter n the day f his curt hearing, and thught his ban ended last Nvember," said slicitr Michael Judkins. "He was n a rutine jurney when seen driving by plice."
Dias was rdered t carry ut 60 hurs f unpaid wrk, six pints were endrsed n his driving recrd, and he must pay £60 csts.
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