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Driving Ban
For the vast majority of the public, the only time they are likely to come into contact with the criminal justice system is as a result of a motoring offence. On average every year, up to a quarter of a million motorists receive a driving ban. There are 3 ways in which you could lose your driving licence:
 

Instant Driving Ban

Speeding Offences – when travelling far in excess of the speed limit, there is risk of an instant ban based on the speed recorded .... speeding ban, speeding disqualification
 
Other Driving Offencesmost offences are punishable with penalty points and a fine, some offences carry a discretionary or even a mandatory ban .... driving offences, motor offences, traffic offences
 

Totting Up Procedure

Should a driver reach 12 penalty points in a 3 year period, the Court guidelines are an automatic disqualification of 6 months should be imposed .... Totting Up Procedure, Totting Up Ban
 

New Drivers Act

Your licence is revoked if you amass 6 penalty points within the first 2 years .... New Drivers Act, Revocation
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 

What is the maximum punishment, fine/penalty points/DVLA licence ban?
Will I lose my driving licence? How long will I lose my driving licence for?

Punishments take into account the actual offence, the driver’s record and circumstances. The guidelines followed by the Magistrates / Court are .... driving disqualification, penalty points, fine, period of ban, duration of disqualification, length of ban
 

How do I avoid a driving ban?

It is a common misconception that if a Defendant merely shows that if he were banned from driving it would be a particularly harsh punishment, the Court will be lenient. In reality .... how to avoid driving ban, loss of licence, licence ban, driving points ban
 

Do I need to instruct a specialist lawyer/solicitor/barrister if I face a ban?

If you face a potential ban, seeking immediate advice from a specialist motor lawyer can pay dividends .... free legal advice if you face a speeding ban
 

What about drink driving offences?

There are 7 drink driving offences .... Drink Driving Offences
 

I have been stopped by the Police for no insurance, is this a serious offence?

Using a vehicle without insurance is a serious offence which can result in an immediate disqualification .... No Insurance, Uninsured
 

What effect will a driving disqualification have on my insurance?

As soon as your driving licence is suspended you will be in breach of your insurance conditions .... Effect the loss of driving licence on insurance premiums
 

I have been banned from driving, can I appeal?

If you are disqualified, and you feel the punishment is too severe then do not take a chance by driving during the period of the ban. Instead lodge your appeal .... driving whilst banned, driving on a ban, driving whilst disqualified
 

I have been banned, what happens next?

Do I now have a criminal record? Can I drive abroad? Can I ride a moped?
How do I get my licence back? .... I have been banned from driving - what happens next?
 

What happens if I am caught driving whilst disqualified?

Driving whilst disqualified is an arrestable offence so it won’t be a case of a stern ticking off at the side of the road. Offenders will be arrested immediately .... driving on a ban punishment
 
 
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Speeding Ban

Totting Up / 12 Points

New Drivers Act

Avoid Driving Ban

Driving Offences

Drink Driving

Driving Without Insurance

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