Section 169: Driving disqualification orders: interpretation

Sentencing Act 2020 · 2020 c. 17View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 8: Disqualification — CHAPTER 1: Driving disqualification

In this Chapter—

  • “disqualification period”, in relation to a driving disqualification order made in respect of an offender, means the period specified in the order as the period for which the offender is disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence;

  • “driving licence” means a licence to drive a motor vehicle granted under Part 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

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