Sentencers should consider the following questions, when considering the length of a disqualification over and above any applicable minimum and any period spent in custody:
How bad was any driving concerned in the present offence?
Does the offender have a history of poor driving, driving unlicensed, or breaching disqualifications?
Will the public be at risk of harm from the offender’s driving in future?
Will the disqualification period provide a sufficient deterrent to the offender, helping to ensure their future driving is of an acceptable standard?
How will the disqualification affect the offender’s prospects for rehabilitation (with particular regard to employment, training, and family responsibilities)?
What will the impact be on third parties (including children and dependent family members) for the duration of the disqualification?
What is the aggregate period that the offender will be prevented from driving, bearing in mind any period spent in custody?
Standing back, is the disqualification fair and proportionate, considering the culpability of the offender and the harm done?