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Still driving with 12 points or more

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:57:50 +0000

Data from the DVLA reveals that there are 10,000 drivers still driving with 12 points or more.

Out of the 10,000, those that have 25 points or more have a range of offences from uninsured driving, mobile phone, speeding and driving without due care and attention. Normally when a motorist reaches 12 points they face a totting disqualification, usually 6 months.Arguments of Exceptional hardship can be put forward in situations where a driver is facing disqualification as a result of totting.

International disqualification

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:26:25 +0000

From February 2010, if you are a UK driver and disqualified in Ireland your ban will still apply if you return back to the UK.

The arrangement came from talks between British, Irish and Northern Ireland ministers to apply disqualifications from driving into other areas as well. This is the first step of its kind in Europe and designed to keep disqualified drivers off the road.

Resitting the driving test after a ban

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:33:31 +0000

If you have been disqualified as a result of a driving offence a court can order you to take the extended practical driving test

The courts can impose the extended test if you are convicted of an offence that requires disqualification such as dangerous driving. The extended driving test is much longer, includes a greater range of roads and is double the cost compared to the normal driving test.

What will happen at the end of my driving ban?

When your disqualification period finishes and you have been ordered to do the extended test, you will need to apply for a provisional driving licence and be expected to adhere to the driving standards that all learners have to. It is not compulsory to have driving lessons from a driving instructor. You will then need to successfully pass the theory test and the extended practical test.