License and points question
 

Can anyone tell me what happens when you reach 12 points on your license?

I know there is some sort of ban, but how does it work and for how long? Assuming that you worked your way up to 12 points, but that 3 were due to go off your license in a few months what is the situation?

thanks folks :(

Sounds like a sad story here Lily??

John

it might be, i dont really know yet :(

you get a ban for toting up.
depending on what the last offence was may have some bearing on how long the ban may be,
then there are also mitigating circumstances.
With regard to what's already on there if they are spent before you go to court then they will not count towards toting up

ok, next question....

if its a mobile speed camera (out the back of a van) if its on the other side of the road facing towards you, I assume they can still catch you?

I know that i have been done by a van on the other side of the road before, but that was me driving away from it not towards it.

doesn't matter which way you are going unless you are on the bike [no number plate on the front]
and you have to wait two weeks now to see if anything drops through the door

They may not ban you if you give them a good case as to why you need to keep your transport, I know people with 15 points and still going (but slowly).

I would bet you will get off with this one, they normally stop you further down the road with a mobile speed camera.

You could always get an alibi and say that it must have been someone with a false number plate, your honour as I was in Afganistan at the time.

[Edited on 19-11-2004 by Desmo748]

I think you'd be ok Lily, my mate had 4 points somehow, got busted for 96 in a 60 limit and they gave him 8 points to max him out on 12 for 3 years. He kept his licence cos he explained he needed it for his business otherwise it would've been no points and a 3 month ban which is what my other mate got !

Best plan is you're selling your car and weren't driving at the time ! ;)

You will need a good solicitor to represent you and providing you can show genuine hardship you should be ok.
One thing to remember though is that this is a one off application & if you get more points whilst your licence is maxed out it's an automatic ban with no faciity to present the undue hardship argument again.
Hope it doesn't come to that for you Lil.
Andy

OHH NO

The 12 point accumulator usually means a 6 month disqual i believe :mad:

dont panic yet and DONT whatever you do, respond to any NIP (notice of Intended Prosecution) until youve really looked into the options, do a bit of research, it will cost you time but can really pay off, see u2u