If you have been in prison for road roage and ABH can you still be a driving instructor?

Question

my friend has paid all the fees to become a driving instructor and has been honest about their offence - the driving company said it wouldn't be a problem because it was over 10 years ago? however, surely you cannot be a driving instructor with a criminal record with that?

Answer 1

It's unlikely.

Answer 2

There probably isn't a specific note in the law about that.  The problem for him getting a job is what the employer thinks of the record.  They would worry about a liability issue.  Hmmmm. would it show up in a background check after 10 years....is he legally required to disclose it?  Depends on how his job application form is written.  

I think a person can be very different at, say, 32 than 22, so he should have a chance to get on wiht his life.

Answer 3

No, most places employes government workers. So with a criminal backround like that? no

Answer 4

A crime does not have to be declared to a future employer after 8 years I think it is. People make mistakes don't they so you cant keep punishing them forever.

Answer 5

THat just doesnt seem right.

Answer 6

I would like him for a driving instructor.

Answer 7

if its over 10 years its viewed as spent and doesnt count anymore

I expect the firm would be happy to take a fee off anyone wouldnt they?

Answer 8

I hope not!It is tantamount to saying!Only Gordon Brown can save us from this financial turmoil!

Answer 9

Sounds a bit stupid, but it was 10 years ago, I wonder if a leopard does change it's spots.

Answer 10

If we want/expect people to rehabilitate and change, perhaps where reasonably possible we have to let them.

Answer 11

There's a prison offense against road rage?  Veddy interesting.  I'd be curious to see the statute and penalty.  As for hiring someone like that for a driving instructor when the offense was ten years earlier, it would be a lot like hiring a security consultant that use to do the crimes.  Who better to know what criminals are likely to try?  It's not what they did back then, but what they're doing now.

Judging by some of the answers on here, it's common wisdom that no one can ever change.  Therefore, if they have ever done something wrong, they WILL do it again.  And if they have never done anything wrong, they never will in the future, either.  (Which makes me wonder what happened when the First Time came up.)

Answer 12

Morally I see no problem.  10 tears is a long time.  Just think how old you were 10 years ago and how different you are now.  The fact he has the conviction just means he was caught for fighting.  I don't think I know anyone who hasn't ever been in a fight!!  

To suggest that someone can't change or learn to control an aggressive streak in 10 years is ridiculous.  And why is he any more of a risk to others as a driving instructor??  Surely he is still allowed out in the public outside of his work.  And he's probably allowed to drink etc.  Would you have a problem with him serving customers at a supermarket for a job?  I think not!!  

Answer 13

Driving instructors need the patience of a Saint, with a road rage conviction against him does he fit the bill ? Not in my book ! legally there is nothing to stop him from being one, like it or not.

Answer 14

no way, never.

Answer 15

God I hope not!

Answer 16

In QLD Australia there is a piece of legislation called the rehabilitation of offenders act. any simple offense is considered spent after 5 years, and any criminal/indictable offence is considered spent after 10 years.

While is seems unsound that an employer particulalrly for a driving school would accept this person as an employee. Lets keep in mind that these offences are over ten years old. We are human beings and we do make mistakes. Rehabilitation is possible, not in all offences, but can we morally destroy someones life for the rest of their life because of one mistake.