The notorious scofflaw Cliff Tang is in prison right now, a third of the way through a three-month sentence for driving (again) without a license. I am not optimistic that Cliff Tang will abide by the driving ban that will be imposed when he is released. Though he is fortunate that a three-year ban was imposed by the court instead of the ten-year ban requested by the Crown, Cliff Tang's past behaviour suggests that, in his view, a ban on driving is more akin to a guideline.
Read more...Cliff Tang has made an appearance in court. If you are following the case of this serial scofflaw with a penchant for reckless driving and responsible for one death (so far), this will be the end of the line.
A publication ban has been imposed.
A publication ban? For a case of driving while suspended?
Read more...The story of Cliff Tang is a remarkable one.
He is a scofflaw and a repeat offender, having been in and out of jail for various offenses, but mostly for street racing and other serious vehicle crimes.
Including criminal negligence causing death.
And yet despite this history, he continues to drive while under suspension, and was picked up again.
No doubt his driving suspension will be extended now.
I think that is entirely the wrong approach.
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