Driver With 59 Points Jokes After Being Caught Driving Banned

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Iain Ashmore of Lincolnshire was caught driving while disqualified for the third time and admitted to multiple traffic offenses, resulting in a suspended eight-week prison sentence and a 12-month driving ban. The case underscores the difficulties authorities face in managing repeat offenders with extensive penalty points on their licences.

Iain Ashmore, 45, of Witham St Hughes, Lincolnshire, was stopped by police on July 23 while driving despite being disqualified. Ashmore, who reportedly held 59 penalty points on his driving licence, was found behind the wheel in violation of multiple traffic offences.

During the encounter, Ashmore made light of the situation, joking with officers about the high number of points on his licence. He claimed to have even more penalty points and expressed frustration at being stopped by the police repeatedly, at one point threatening to file a formal complaint.

At Lincoln Magistrates’ Court, Ashmore admitted to three counts of driving while disqualified, three counts of driving without insurance, and one count of using a mobile phone while driving. The court sentenced him to eight weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months. In addition, Ashmore received a further 12-month driving ban and was ordered to pay court costs along with a surcharge.

The case highlights ongoing enforcement challenges related to repeat traffic offenders and the implications of accumulating significant penalty points on a driving licence.

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