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Pete Doherty Banned From Driving... Again

Pete DohertyFew people would ever tell you they think it's a good idea to let Pete Doherty get behind the wheel but now, according to media reports, the British authorities have taken away that option altogether. On Thursday, Doherty was officially banned from driving a vehicle for one year. Adding insult to injury -- or, rather, penalty to justice -- he's been slapped with a fine that's roughly equivalent to $750.

The thing is, Doherty is already serving an 18-month driving ban that he was handed last December for driving under the influence. The BBC reports that the two bans will run concurrently and Doherty will be allowed to reapply for a license after the longer of the two bans has expired.

The violation this time? Doherty plead guilty to allowing his manager, Andrew Boyd, use his car without having proper insurance. In related news, Boyd is currently serving a year-long jail term for a hit-and-run that happened while driving Doherty's car.

Oh and by the way -- happy birthday, Pete. The Babyshambles frontman turns 31 on Friday.

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bob

here we go again. Why is it that rich people think they are above the law...If that was any one else he would be in jail for two years....I say take away his driving for life......That would send a message to all rich punks out there...

March 14 2010 at 6:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
David S.

Doherty is a talented musician, but he is a walking disaster. A male version of Amy Winehouse.

March 14 2010 at 4:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
upurs

i know in america...MADD along with NHTSA..are getting outta hand with their version of justice with these DUI'S..their laws have been proven incorrect by the GAO and they are now funded with tax dollars...these organizations have been arresting/jailing innocent people all over america,ruining their lives,just so they can become rich..!..they have been quietly and arbitrarily enacting laws and they need to be stopped....they have changed their whole format,they are now fighting to bring back prohibition..!..if you enjoy alcoholic beverages and you are tired of seeing innocent people having their lives ruined these organizations...then you have to fight back and let your legislators know that your not going to take it..!..if you want he full story about ...MADD and NHTSA...go to ; motorists(dot)org ; it's free you have search around in there...thank you.

March 14 2010 at 4:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
asher

omg did u people even read the artical!!!!!!

March 13 2010 at 11:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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richard K Feeley

HAHA I KNOW, RIGHT! Asher Ill check in sometime to see how the reaction reactions are going itl'll give me much amusement LOL Peace to ya

March 14 2010 at 12:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rich

Hey moron writers of the article? It is called a revocation or suspension. It happens thousands of times a year in every state. And, this is an article because you morons have nothing else to do but type?

March 13 2010 at 11:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mary

Sorry Barb, the comment was meant for Pat.

March 13 2010 at 11:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mary

Hey Barb, you get an E for effort, and an A for a** hole, hows that teach?

March 13 2010 at 11:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RYAN

Never heard of this person.

March 13 2010 at 10:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
T-Dogg

Well it depends on who you lend things to. Also sometimes it's nice to lend someone something without expecting anything in return. It actually makes you feel human.

March 13 2010 at 9:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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guy

You must have been on the receiving end of the loan or...lol...gift.

March 13 2010 at 10:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
pat

Barbara, One does not "loan" money. The correct form of the verb, is "lend". What you gave, and the lucky person received, is a loan (noun).

March 13 2010 at 9:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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