Man drove Mercedes and Jaguar in Stourport despite being banned

Christopher Davies, of Parkes Passage, Stourport, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court knowing he risked going to jail for the offences. 

Tim Talbot-Webb, prosecuting, said the 52-year-old committed the first offence on March 6 this year in High Street, Stourport. 

Davies was caught driving a Jaguar XJ when he was disqualified from doing so, the court heard.

Davies had initially denied that offence and not having insurance, changing his plea to guilty on the day of his scheduled trial on Friday (August 25). 

COURT: Christoper Davies leaving Worcester Magistrates Court (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

The defendant had previously admitted a second offence of driving while disqualified and having no insurance. 

The prosecutor said in that offence Davies had driven a Mercedes in Brindley Street, Stourport, on June 14. 

All defendants given a driving ban are warned by judges and magistrates that driving while disqualified is a serious offence that can attract a custodial sentence. 

Ed Middleton, defending, conceded that the combination of two offences must be a "significant aggravating for the court".

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But he said Davies was able to do unpaid work as punishment.

Magistrates gave Davies a 12-month community order which requires he complete 200 hours of unpaid work. 

Davies was given six points added to his driving licence for each offence, leading to him reaching 12 and being given another driving ban as a totter. 

CASE: Davies' case was heard at Worcester Magistrates Court

Magistrates told Davies he would banned from the road for 15 months and was warned again not to drive during the ban period. 

Davies was told to pay £270 court costs and victim surcharge of £114. 

The defendant asked if he could pay the total, £384, at a rate of £40 a month - an offer which was accepted by magistrates. 

Davies stressed the monthly payments would be a temporary arrangement as it would not be long before he was back in work. 

Magistrates added they were also adding on a fine collection order explaining to the defendant it meant bailiffs could chase up the money if it was not paid.