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location) must provide the Company with evidence of adequate insurance cover for business use.
3.19.2 Penalty Points System Policy - The L aw
Under the system a driver accumulating 12 penalty points within a 3-year period will automatically
lose their driving licence for 6 months. The number of penalty points imposed at any one time will
depend on the severity of the offence.
This policy applies to all Company employees who drive a Company vehicle or for whom driving is an
essential requirement of the job.
3.19.3 Cost
The Company will not under any circumstances cover the cost of road traffic offences including fines
received under the Penalty Point System. These costs will be borne by the employee concerned
regardless of whether the vehicle was being used for private or business use at the time the offences
occurred.
3.19.4 Disciplinary Action
An employee of the Company who has been disqualified from driving for any reason may be subject
to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. In addition, any breach of this policy may result in
disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
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