Learner driver ‘was a ringer’

A learner driver has denied cheating in his theory test by getting an imposter to take the exam. Paul Newman, 50, was allegedly caught out when the impersonator handed in a provisional licence with a photo of another man. Prosecutor Stephen Thomas said: ‘This is a driving test impersonation case. ‘A person attended the Southwark Theory Test Centre on 12 April reporting to be Mr Newman. ‘He handed in a provisional driving license which is a unique license with a…