Father Sentenced for Hiring Impostor to Pass Driving Test

A 30-year-old father from Barnet, London, was sentenced on November 5, 2025, for using an impostor to take his driving theory test. Drilon Hasaj admitted to providing his provisional driving licence to someone he met through Instagram, who then sat the exam on his behalf at a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) facility in Uxbridge.

The fraudulent scheme was uncovered when the DVSA’s counter fraud team reviewed CCTV footage and identified that the person who took the test did not match Hasaj. The agency subsequently informed him of their findings. Following this, Hasaj was interviewed in June 2025 and later charged with fraud in August 2025. He confessed to supplying his driving licence for fraudulent use shortly thereafter.

During the proceedings at Highbury Magistrates’ Court, prosecutors sought a custodial sentence, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence. Defence solicitor Ghulam Sohail argued against imprisonment, noting that Hasaj had pleaded guilty as soon as possible and had no significant criminal history aside from a driving ban in January 2024.

The court heard that Hasaj has twins who are now 16 months old, and he is the primary provider for his family. “He works tremendously long hours, with travel he works up to 12 hours a day, five days a week,” Sohail explained. He requested that the court consider these factors when determining the sentence.

Presiding justice Geraldine Richards, along with magistrates David Quinton Henning Shaw and David Evans, acknowledged the gravity of Hasaj’s actions but ultimately decided against a prison sentence. Instead, Hasaj received a 12-month community order and was fined £1,653. He is also required to complete 15 rehabilitation activity days, including eight days focused on enhancing his thinking skills.

Richards stated, “The offence is serious. It’s make or supply an article to be used for fraud. It’s not something that the court can take lightly.” The magistrates recognized Hasaj’s role as the main breadwinner and opted not to impose an additional 150 hours of unpaid work, considering the impact it would have on his family life.

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by authorities to combat fraud within driving tests and reinforces the importance of integrity in obtaining driving qualifications.