Rapist avoids driving ban as judge told he needs licence ‘for his personal safety’

Gerald Verner

April 04 2023 03:33 PM

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A man previously convicted of rape has avoided a driving ban after a judge heard he needs his licence “for his personal safety”.

Instead of a driving ban, Gerald Verner (33) was handed £300 in fines and six penalty points for driving without insurance or a licence on September 29 last year.