369Theft of motor vehicle—cancellation of licence

369 Theft of motor vehicle—cancellation of licence (1) This section applies if a person is found guilty of any of the following offences: (a) theft of a motor vehicle; (b) an offence against section 318 (Taking etc motor vehicle without consent). Note A reference to an offence includes a reference to a related ancillary offence, eg attempt (see Legislation Act, s 189). (2) The court may, by order— (a) if the person holds a driver licence—disqualify the person from holding or obtaining a driver licence for the period the court considers appropriate; or (b) if the person does not hold a driver licence—disqualify the person from obtaining a driver licence for the period the court considers appropriate. Note The effect of disqualification is set out in the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 66. (3) If the court makes an order under this section, the court must give particulars of the order to the road transport authority.