Full Breakdown
Birmingham Man Sentenced for Supplying Impersonators to Cheat Driving Theory Test
8/28/2026, 11:34:02 AM
The Core Incident
Ali Khan, a 38-year-old Afghan resident of Alum Rock, supplied his provisional driving-licence card to strangers who attempted to sit his theory test on his behalf. According to the prosecution, impersonators were scheduled to appear at a test centre in Dudley on September 2, 2024, and at a centre in Redditch on September 21, 2024. In both cases staff questioned the candidates, noting discrepancies in appearance and documentation, and turned them away.
Court Outcome and Penalties
At Birmingham Magistrates Court on August 24, 2024, Khan pleaded guilty to two counts of supplying an article for use in fraud. The magistrates sentenced him to 45 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, ordered payment of £1,750 in costs, a £154 victim surcharge, and enrollment in a “thinking-skills” programme.
Official Response from the DVSA
Anton Balkitis, prosecuting on behalf of the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), described the attempts as “ruse[s]” that failed when staff detected inconsistencies. He noted that the first impersonator claimed to have undergone facial plastic surgery, while the second could not produce the booking email or passport when asked.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He couldn't produce the email confirmation of the booking and said he was going to get his passport from his wife in the car and left.” — Mr Balkitis
- “He claimed that he had lost his licence, someone must've found it and booked two theory tests and carried it out without his knowledge.” — Mr Balkitis
- “Social media is littered with posts offering these services, these services are rife.” — Mr Balkitis
Context of Impersonation Services
Balkitis warned that “social media is littered with posts offering these services, these services are rife,” highlighting a broader problem of fraudulent driving-test assistance. The DVSA, which administers driving tests and oversees vehicle safety, emphasised its vigilance in detecting such fraud to protect road-safety standards.
