they later pass a test to drive another type of vehicle.  Where an offence is punishable by imprisonment then the vehicle  used to commit the offence may be confiscated.  Law PCC(S)A, sect 143  In addition to the penalties a court may decide to impose, the cost  of insurance is likely to rise considerably following conviction for a  serious driving offence. This is because insurance companies  consider such drivers are more likely to be involved in a collision.  Drivers disqualified for drinking and driving twice within 10 years, or  once if they are over 2 and a half times the legal limit, or those who  refused to give a specimen, also have to satisfy the Driver and  Vehicle Licensing Agency’s Medical Branch that they do not have an  alcohol problem and are otherwise fit to drive before their licence is  returned at the end of their period of disqualification. Persistent  misuse of drugs or alcohol may lead to the withdrawal of a driving  licence.  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 178  5.Other consequences of  offending 