Six-time disqualified driver jailed after flouting ban

Robert Peter Holliday initially refused to stop for PC Peart when he clocked the disqualified driver in Staindrop on Monday afternoon.

 

Holliday’s Ford Transit van was pursued through the village where the 37-year-old sped up to 70mph in the 30mph zone before coming to his senses, giving up and pulling over.

 

Keys up, he decided against putting any more innocent people at risk and was put into the back of the police car where checks revealed he was not just a banned driver, but has six active disqualifications.

 

And despite being caught breaking his latest driving ban, Holliday still seemed hopeful that he could be dealt with at the roadside.

 

Unfortunately for him, our officer corrected him swiftly and arrested him on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified and having no insurance.

 

Holliday, of Billy Row, Crook, was remanded into custody and put before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates on Tuesday (August 5) where he pleaded guilty to both offences.

 

He is now spending the rest of the summer in prison after being sentenced to 18 weeks and has also added another driving ban to his record with a further 33-month disqualification and more than £200 in costs on top.

 

Another selfish driver off the roads.