An innocent woman lost her job when she was framed by a “complete stranger” for speeding.
Sobia Iqbal, 39, from Bradford, claimed that another person was driving her car at 43mph in a 30mph zone in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
The unnamed woman, who already had the maximum amount of points a driver can have on their licence, was subsequently disqualified from driving.
As her licence was revoked, this victim also ended up losing their job as a result.
Sobia Iqbal, 39, from Bradford, claimed that another person was driving her car at 43mph in a 30mph zone in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police
The woman admitted the offence by post. It is unclear why she confessed to an offence that she had not committed.
However, North Yorkshire Police reopened investigations when suspicions were raised that a false name had been given.
Footage from a police mobile phone camera that initially caught Iqbal’s vehicle speeding was re-examined and it was determined that the 39-year-old had in fact been behind the wheel.
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She was given a suspended sentence at York Crown Court last Friday, after she admitted to perverting the course of justice to avoid penalty points on her record.
The 38-year-old was also ordered to pay £500 in compensation to her victim.
A surcharge of £128 was also required to be paid by Iqbal.
PC Michael Ray from North Yorkshire Police said: “This is a case which involved Iqbal nominating a complete stranger as the driver of her own vehicle.
She claimed that another person was driving her car at 43mph in a 30mph zone in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
PA“Our thorough investigation demonstrates that we will take positive action against those who attempt to dishonestly avoid prosecution for traffic offences.
“I would like to use this example to remind anyone who is thinking about engaging in such behaviour that they are most likely to face far more serious consequences as a result.
“It also has a profound effect on the innocent victim who is caught up in the case.”
