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[–] brathoven@feddit.org 23 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

We Germans should do it like Denmark and confiscate his car and then take away the drivers license for good.

[–] FishFace@lemmy.world 12 points 21 hours ago

At over double the speed limit this would usually be classed as dangerous driving (a more serious offence than speeding) and result in instant disqualification in the UK, too. Though you wouldn't be banned for good.

[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 6 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

confiscate his car and then take away the drivers license for good

You'd be surprised how many just drive around in their partner's car without license, often drunk and/or stoned. They mainly get caught because they cause accidents they can't easily walk away from.

[–] bstix@feddit.dk 4 points 19 hours ago

That's the reason for taking the car. No fucks are given in regards to who owns the vehicle. If you get caught driving insanely in your friends car, it's your own problem to explain to your friend why he doesn't have a car anymore.

The only time I've heard of them returning the vehicle to the actual owner was when they confiscated a bus, which was needed for public transport.