ChrisM1985
New Member
Hi Folks,
It's been a long time since I posted on here but I am now at the final stages of my ban, I will be back behind the wheel on the 7th of December after serving the 12 months I was given.
All I can say is it's been a really positive experience after the initial guilt shock and feeling of being ashamed when it first happened. The following 12 months have however been perfectly fine as a better experience than I could have imagined, I got to the point where I actually appreciated not using the car for everyday tasks or errands, I got myself an E bike and feel healthier now than I have for years plus got back into using public transport which I hadn't used in a long time. The car has its benefits and conveniences don't get me wrong but I have learned that life goes on and you adapt without one and I'll always now be less reliant on the car than I was previously, it's a privilege to be able to drive but it's not a given right.
The last 12 months have flown by and will do if you keep yourself busy and occupied, make the best of the situation you find yourself in rather than the negatives. I know some people rely on their car for work purposes etc but the ban is fair for the offense commited.
Lastly I want to thank everyone on this forum who I have seen genuinely invest they're time in helping people with advice and information. At the start I was ashamed, scared and eaten up with guilt but this forum has given me comfort and made it clear yes I was stupid and deserve the punishment but also that it was a mistake a one time offense and that I am still a good person after one night of foolishness.
I will still keep an eye on the forum as this has been a big moment in my life that I'll never forget.
It's been a long time since I posted on here but I am now at the final stages of my ban, I will be back behind the wheel on the 7th of December after serving the 12 months I was given.
All I can say is it's been a really positive experience after the initial guilt shock and feeling of being ashamed when it first happened. The following 12 months have however been perfectly fine as a better experience than I could have imagined, I got to the point where I actually appreciated not using the car for everyday tasks or errands, I got myself an E bike and feel healthier now than I have for years plus got back into using public transport which I hadn't used in a long time. The car has its benefits and conveniences don't get me wrong but I have learned that life goes on and you adapt without one and I'll always now be less reliant on the car than I was previously, it's a privilege to be able to drive but it's not a given right.
The last 12 months have flown by and will do if you keep yourself busy and occupied, make the best of the situation you find yourself in rather than the negatives. I know some people rely on their car for work purposes etc but the ban is fair for the offense commited.
Lastly I want to thank everyone on this forum who I have seen genuinely invest they're time in helping people with advice and information. At the start I was ashamed, scared and eaten up with guilt but this forum has given me comfort and made it clear yes I was stupid and deserve the punishment but also that it was a mistake a one time offense and that I am still a good person after one night of foolishness.
I will still keep an eye on the forum as this has been a big moment in my life that I'll never forget.