He would be 200 years old, if he lived that long, before he could legally get behind the wheel of a car again.

But retired bus driver David John Browne, of Newcastle, says he’s done with driving.

Serial offender: David John Browne leaving Newcastle Court House on Thursday. Credit:PHIL HEARNE

‘‘I’ve certainly learnt my bloody lesson,’’ he said yesterday.

The 61-year-old narrowly escaped a 12-month jail term after receiving a suspended sentence in Newcastle Local Court for driving while disqualified.