A 45-year-old man from Lincolnshire was intercepted by police while operating a vehicle he was legally prohibited from driving. Iain Ashmore, who holds a staggering 59 penalty points, attempted to dismiss the encounter with jokes rather than admitting his disqualification.

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The "very good person" with 59 penalty points

During a stop by Lincolnshire Police, 45-year-old Iain Ashmore displayed a startling lack of remorse regarding his driving status. When PC Mark Solder informed him that his record showed 59 penalty points, Ashmore jokingly suggested the number might have even dropped to 61. As the report details, when asked how he had managed to keep his license despite such a high number, Ashmore laughed and replied, "Because I'm a very good person."

He further dismissed the financial consequences of his driving, noting that while his insurance costs were "astronomical," they were still cheaper than what lorry drivers pay. This casual attitude toward the legal and financial requirements of motoring stood in stark contrast to the seriousness of his driving record.

Three illegal trips in a white Ford Transit Connect

The stop on July 23 was not an isolated incident of negligence but part of a pattern of repeated violations. According to the source, Ashmore had been illegally driving a white Ford Transit Connect on May 30 and June 23 earlier that same year. His legal troubles included three counts of driving while disqualified, three counts of driving without insurance, and one count of using a mobile phone while driving.

These repeated offenses highlight a blatant disregard for the legal requirements that most motorists follow to maintain road safety. By operating a commercial-style vehicle while disqualified and uninsured,Ashmore bypassed the very safeguards designed to protect the public from high-risk drivers.

The July 2027 disqualification deadline

The legal consequences for Ashmore reflect the standard penalties for repeat offenders in the UK. As the report notes, accumulating 12 or more points within a three-year window typically triggers a minimum six-month driving ban.. By continuing to drive despite his disqualification, Ashmore moved from simple point accumulation into the realm of criminal driving offenses, leading to his appearance at Lincoln Magistrates' Court.

Following the hearing, Ashmore was handed an eight-week prison sentence, which has been suspended for 12 months. The court also imposed a further 12-month driving ban , meaning he is now disqualified from the road until July 2027. PC Mark Solder emphasized that driving is a privilege that comes with responsibilities, labeling Ashmore a "menace" to other lawful drivers.

The validity of the "unfair targeting" claim

During the encounter, Ashmore complained to officers that he was being unfairly picked on, claiming he had been stopped three times in a single month. However,the source does not provide details on those previous stops or whether they were related to his existing disqualification. It remains unverified whether the Lincolnshire Police were specifically targeting Ashmore or if his history of offenses simply made him a frequent subject of roadside enforcement. This leaves a lingering question: was the police attention a result of profiling, or a necessary response to a driver who had already proven himself to be a significant risk?