TWO young men who made and carried out a plot to get round motoring laws have received suspended prison sentences.

Judge Andrew Stubbs QC told York Crown Court Jack Collinson and Reece Callum Davidson, both 19, did so to overcome a transport problem for their journey home from a day out at Scarborough.

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Collinson had his car, but was not in a condition to drive, and Davidson had no insurance.

So the York teenagers agreed that Davidson would drive the car, but would give Collinson’s name and details if asked.

When police stopped them because the car’s number plate was dirty, they carried out the plan.

“It was pre-planned and it was persistent,” the judge told the pair. “What you did justifies a prison sentence today You have come perilously close to not going home today.

“I hope you are growing up and becoming more sensible.”

He gave both six-month prison sentences suspended for 12 months with conditions.

Both admitted perverting the course of justice and possessing cannabis. Each was also fined £150 and given six penalty points for their driving licences.

Davidson, of Carr Lane, Acomb, who also admitted driving without insurance and other than in accordance with a licence, was given a condition of a nightly curfew for six months from 9pm to 7am.

Collinson, of Askham Lane, Acomb, who also admitted permitting driving without insurance, was given a condition of 100 hours’ unpaid work.

The judge said Davidson was questioned and given a warning over cannabis found in their possession under Collinson’s name.

When a day later, police began to suspect what had happened, Collinson rang police to carry on the deception.