Disqualified driver who refused to give his name to police is foiled - by his own tattoo

Daniel Tate was pulled over by police in South Yorkshire on January 25 while driving a a grey Mitsubishi Shogun on Chappell Drive in Doncaster.

The 35-year-old refused to give his details to the police and told them the vehicle was insured - even saying ‘why would I lie?’

Unfortunately for Tate, his name is tattooed on his neck and it didn’t take long for officers to piece together puzzle of his identity and reveal that he was uninsured and disqualified from the roads.

Officers also suspected Tate, of Woodlands, Doncaster, of being under the influence and requested him to provide a sample of breath and a drugs wipe, which he failed to do.

Tate was arrested for driving whilst disqualified, failing to co-operate with a preliminary test and using a motor vehicle without insurance.

The following day he appeared in court where was sentenced to six months in prison, disqualified from driving for five years and ordered to pay £239 in fees.

Arresting officer Sophie Drinkall, from the Roads Policing Group said: “As roads policing officers, we all too often witness the consequences of drivers who believe they’re untouchable and show blatant disregard for the law, for our roads, and for the people who use them.

“It’s this behaviour that causes serious and fatal collisions. As part of our commitment to making roads safer, we will continue to stop, check, and enforce wherever necessary and make no apologies for our efforts and disruption.

“Tate had been disqualified from driving previously but has continued to show complete disregard for the law and everyone’s safety.

“Driver behaviour must change, and I hope Tate’s sentence reinforces our zero tolerance approach.”