Muslim is spared a speeding ban so he can drive between his two wives

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When it comes to avoiding a ban for speeding, the courts hear every excuse in the book.


But yesterday one motorist offered what must be a unique reason why he should keep his licence.


Mohammed Anwar said a ban would make it difficult to commute between his two wives and fulfil his matrimonial duties.


His lawyer told a Scottish court the Muslim restaurant owner has one wife in Motherwell and another in Glasgow - he is allowed up to four under his religion - and sleeps with them on alternate nights.


He also needed his driving licence to run his restaurant in Falkirk, Stirlingshire.


Airdrie Sheriff Court had heard that Anwar was caught driving at 64mph in a 30mph zone in Glasgow, fast enough to qualify for instant disqualification.


Anwar admitted the offence, but Sheriff John C. Morris accepted his plea not to be banned and allowed him to keep his licence.


Instead, he was fined £200 and given six penalty points.


Lorna Jackson, from the road safety charity Brake, called the decision "astonishing".

She said: "Regardless of the number of wives or businesses this man drives to, he broke a law which is there to protect everyone.


"Travelling just a few miles over the limit in a 30mph zone can be the difference between life and death if you hit someone, let alone driving at more than twice the speed limit.


"Drivers know the law, and they know the punishment they could face when they break it.


"For the courts to allow someone to keep their licence when they have so blatantly flouted the law and put peoples' lives at risk, on the basis of an excuse such as this, is astonishing."

Anwar, wearing a suit and an open-neck shirt, had made no comment during his five-minute court appearance, apart from confirming his identity.


But last night, speaking from his restaurant Sanam, he said: "It is true I have two wives.

"Muslim men are allowed up to four. But I am not a religious leader and it is not my place to comment.


"As a matter of respect to my wives I would not comment on my home life.


"The sheriff did not ban me because I need my licence to run my business, although my wives were also part of the decision."

The court had heard that Anwar was on his way home from Falkirk to his Glasgow wife on August 21, 2007, when he was caught by city police using a hand-held speed camera.


His lawyer, Paul Nicolson, said: "He realises his licence is at risk, but this is an unusual case and is very anxious to keep his driving licence.


"He has one wife in Motherwell and another in Glasgow and sleeps with one one night and stays with the other the next on an alternate basis.


"Without his driving licence he would be unable to do this on a regular basis.


"He is also a restaurant owner and has a restaurant in Falkirk, which he has had for the past 30 years.


"He has had a clean driving licence until now, and on this particular evening was on his way home after a busy evening at his restaurant."

Anwar's successful plea joins a long list of unusual excuses heard in the courts down the years.


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was cleared of illegally driving on a motorway hard shoulder because he said he was rushing to a toilet.


David Beckham also escaped a ban after arguing he had to break the speed limit to escape a photographer.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=557331&in_page_id=1770
 
Daily Mail? Islam? Must be true then...

SEND THEM BACK!!


The sheriff did not ban me because I need my license to run my business
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So, in actual fact, it had virtually sod all to do with being muslim, having two wives etc. it was the same 'work' excuse every man and his dog gets let off with these days.

Still, I wouldn't let small things like facts and rational thought get in the way of your pitchfork waving mob stupidity.
 
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Wicksta said:
Can't we keep **** like this restricted to GD?
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Could have sworn I clicked on motors and then this thread appeared at the top. Assumed I must have clicked on GD :D

65 in a 30. No matter what the reason he should have been banned. It's not like he just strayed over the speed limit or was doing 37 in a 30.
 
He needs his licence to run his business and he has held a clean licence for 30+ years.

6 points and a fine seems fair to me. If he speeds again - then I hope he gets the full weight of the law on him.

But lol at how the Mail are using the Muslim 2 wives angle...
 
divine` said:
Daily Mail? Islam? Must be true then...

SEND THEM BACK!!




So, in actual fact, it had virtually sod all to do with being muslim, having two wives etc. it was the same 'work' excuse every man and his dog gets let off with these days.

Still, I wouldn't let small things like facts and rational thought get in the way of your pitchfork waving mob stupidity.
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Yep, It is sensationalist. I suppose the judge will have considered the two wives however.
 
haha as soon as i read the thread title i knew it would be a daily mail article :rolleyes:

pmkeates didn't get banned either tho did he? ;)
and i bet this bloke didn't even have dsc :p
 
richolmes72 said:
He needs his licence to run his business and he has held a clean licence for 30+ years.

6 points and a fine seems fair to me.
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He was doing 64mph in a 30mph zone. I'd be banned for that becuase I'm just a lowly student who won't lose his job if he gets banned.

How fair. No infact, I'd get banned for LESS than that..
 
divine` said:
Daily Mail? Islam? Must be true then...

SEND THEM BACK!!




So, in actual fact, it had virtually sod all to do with being muslim, having two wives etc. it was the same 'work' excuse every man and his dog gets let off with these days.
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exactly

its well known the courts let you off with 6 points and a large fine if you can proove it will impact on your income. If you run a restaurant it most certainly would

just the daily mail being the daily mail and jumping on the anti muslim band wagon.

tbz_ck said:
Right thats it. If I ever get pulled over I'm "rushing home to fulfill my marital duties". ;)
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the bloke included this in his plea. but the reason the magistrate gave it would have been nothing to do with this, and would almost certainly be covered under "extenuating circumstances" ie that taking his license could risk him loosing his income and crucially his business

the magistrate decided it was unfair to punish somebody by taking their business of them for a speeding offense. So he got a fine and 6 points, same as loads of others have (including some of our own forum members)

Sanchez said:
65 in a 30. No matter what the reason he should have been banned. It's not like he just strayed over the speed limit or was doing 37 in a 30.
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thankfully our legal system doesnt work like this.

See above re "extenuating circumstances". Its a legal term, google it for more information.
 
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