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As soon as the Court impose a ban, you are disqualified with immediate effect.
The Court will retain your driving licence and send it to the DVLA with confirmation of the period of disqualification.
From a practical point of view, you must notify your insurers of the
disqualification.
If they are unaware of a ban, they could refuse to indemnify if any claim is made for your vehicle during the period of the ban even though you are not using the vehicle.
When the ban expires, the DVLA will return your driving licence.
Details of the disqualification will be endorsed on the licence.
If you have not been specifically ordered to retake your driving test, you are allowed to resume driving as soon as the disqualification is completed. |
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The vast majority of driving offences are dealt with the Magistrates’ Court.
If you are banned under the totting up procedure, or receive an instant ban for say, speeding, you will not receive a criminal record as these are not arrestable offences.
However, the more serious offences, such as death by dangerous driving etc will result in a criminal record. |
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No. If you are disqualified from driving, you are banned from using any motorised vehicle for which you previously held a licence. |
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| No. A ban covers all categories of vehicle. |
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| If you are disqualified from driving in the UK, your licence will be retained by the DVLA.
You will not be able to drive abroad as you will not be able to produce a licence to establish your entitlement to drive. |
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| Yes. If you follow the appropriate procedure to obtain a licence in another country, and pass the relevant tests, you can obtain a non UK licence.
However, you would still not be entitled to drive in the UK for the period of any disqualification imposed. |
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| Yes. |
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| No. In order to act as a supervising driver, you must hold a full driving licence. |
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If you were represented at Court, your lawyer will be able to confirm the date the ban expires.
Alternatively, contact the Court that imposed the disqualification and you can ask for a Certificate of Conviction which will detail all information required.
If you cannot remember which Court you attended, try the DVLA.
They will be able to provide full details, although there is a fee payable.
Further information is on their website or alternatively you can contact them at the following address:
DCS (Data Subject Enquiries),
D4,
DVLA,
Swansea SA6 7JL |
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| The DVLA should return the licence to you automatically when the ban has expired.
If you do not receive the licence, contact the DVLA direct. |
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