- An 86-year-old woman from York was convicted in a fast-track court after a single letter typo on her car insurance rendered it technically invalid.
- She had mistakenly written an 'F' instead of an 'S' in her vehicle's number plate when obtaining cover from Swinton Insurance.
- Despite letters from the woman and her niece explaining the error, she was convicted under the controversial Single Justice Procedure.
- The magistrate imposed a three-month conditional discharge and a £26 victim surcharge, rather than a fine.
- The DVLA is now reviewing the case and may seek to overturn the conviction if the registration typo is confirmed as the cause.
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