[40B Disqualification from driving: further provision] [40B Disqualification for holding or obtaining driving licence]
Child Support Act 1991 (1991 c 48) | Legislation

[40B  Disqualification from driving: further provision] [40B Disqualification for holding or obtaining driving licence]

[(1) If, but only if, the court is of the opinion that there has been wilful refusal or culpable neglect on the part of the liable person, it may—

(a) order him to be disqualified, for such period specified in the order but not exceeding two years as it thinks fit, from holding or obtaining a driving licence (a “disqualification order”); or

(b) make a disqualification order but suspend its operation until such time and on such conditions (if any) as it thinks just.

[(A1) The [Secretary of State] may apply to the court for an order disqualifying a person for holding or obtaining a driving licence where—

(a) [the Secretary of State] has sought to recover an amount from the person by means of taking enforcement action by virtue of section 35 or 38, or by means of a third party debt order or a charging order by virtue of section 36;

(b) the whole or any part of the amount remains unpaid; and

(c) the [Secretary

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