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Frequently Asked Questions
Types Of Driving Ban
Instant Driving Ban – Speeding Offences
What is the penalty range/maximum punishment for speeding offences?
What is the maximum speeding penalty/fine/speeding ban/penalty points/Court Guidelines?
I have been caught speeding, is an instant driving ban likely?
What is the likely length of a instant ban for speeding offences?
Is there any discretion on an instant speeding disqualification?
I have been caught speeding at more than 100 mph on the motorway. Is a ban automatic?
The only reason that I was speeding was because of a genuine emergency. Is this a defence?
Instant Driving Ban – Driving Offences (mandatory and discretionary driving ban)
What is a discretionary driving ban?
What type of driving offences have a discretionary driving disqualification?
What is a mandatory driving ban?
What type of motoring offences have a mandatory driving disqualification?
Totting Up Disqualification
How does the totting up procedure work?
How long does a totting up ban last for?
Can I avoid a driving ban if I reach 12 penalty points or more?
How long do penalty points/offences remain on my driving licence?
Some of my points expire before my Court appearance. Will I still face a totting up ban?
My points were due to expire shortly after the most recent offence was committed, will the Court take this into account?
Can I be banned from driving under the Fixed Penalty Notice System?
Why have I received a Fixed Penalty Notice when I have 9 points on my licence?
What happens if I have 9 points, but accept the conditional offer/Fixed Penalty Notice anyway?
What are the rules for New Drivers?
New Drivers Act
I am a new driver, what happens if my driving licence is revoked?
The DVLA have revoked my licence. Can they do this without prior warning or a Court attendance?
Is there any way I can avoid revocation of my driving licence?
I have retaken and passed the driving test, are my penalty points removed from my licence?
I am a new driver, if I receive an instant driving ban do I have to re–sit the driving test?
Drink Driving
What is the drink driving limit?
What is the minimum punishment for drink driving offences?
What is the maximum penalty for driving drunk?
What if this is my second drink drive offence?
What if a driving ban will result in me losing my job?
Is there any benefit from instructing a lawyer if a driving ban is inevitable?
How long does a drink drive offence stay on my licence? Where can I find further information and more detailed advice?
Driving Without Insurance
I have been stopped by the Police for driving without insurance. Do I face a driving ban?
Can I receive a Fixed Penalty for driving with no insurance?
My insurance policy expired and my insurance company failed to notify me, is this a defence to driving uninsured?
I was driving a friend’s car and I thought my Policy covered me for driving other cars, now I realise it does not, have I committed an offence?
I allowed a friend to drive my car believing they were insured when they were not, where do I stand?
I was stopped for having no insurance. The Police have now impounded my car, are they entitled to do this?
I was stopped for no insurance but have been summonsed for driving uninsured and failing to produce an insurance certificate. Why have I been summonsed for the same offence twice?
I have been summonsed for driving uninsured, but I can prove I had insurance at the time of the offence. Will I still be convicted?
How to Avoid A Driving Ban
Can I avoid a driving ban?
What do I need to show to prevent or escape a driving ban?
What if I can show I will lose my job as a result of a driving ban?
What is Exceptional Hardship?
What defences are available? How do I defend an allegation?
What is a Plea in Mitigation or Mitigating Circumstances?
What are Special Reasons?
What is the process at the Court hearing?
How can I establish the prospects of success?
Why do I need to instruct a lawyer/solicitor in order to retain my driving licence?
Banned from Driving
Appeal Driving Ban
If I am banned from driving what can I do about it?
How does the appeal procedure work?
If I appeal can I drive whilst I wait for the Crown Court hearing?
I have been Banned from Driving
I have been banned from driving, what happens next?
Will I now have a criminal record / is a driving ban a criminal offence?
Can I ride a moped/motorbike when banned?
I was banned for speeding on my motorbike. Can I still drive my car?
Can I drive abroad?
Can I apply for a foreign driving licence?
Is a driving ban imposed in the Republic of Ireland recognised in England?
Can I supervise a learner driver?
How can I find out how much longer my disqualification is for?
How do I get my licence back after a ban?
Driving Whilst Disqualified
Am I likely to get caught if I drive whilst disqualified?
What happens if I do get caught driving on a ban?
What is the maximum punishment for driving whilst disqualified?
What is the minimum punishment for driving whilst banned?
Is there anything that can be done to reduce the punishment?
Legal Advice
When should I seek legal advice if I face a driving ban?
Can I represent myself at Court?
Can I use the local/duty solicitor?
Can I apply for Legal Aid for motoring cases?
Will my insurers pay my Legal bill?
How can I tell whether my lawyer specialises in motoring law?
How much will I pay for a motor lawyer?
Can I obtain free legal advice?
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Insurance Issues
Do I have to tell my insurers if I get penalty points or a driving ban?
What effect will penalty points have on my insurance premiums?
What effect will a driving disqualification have on my insurance?
Anything else?
Will it be possible to obtain insurance once I finish the driving ban?
Can I insure against the cost of Court proceedings or losing my driving licence?
Driving Ban Resources
Driving Ban/Driving Disqualification Useful Websites/Links
Latest Driving Ban News
DVLA – Endorsements and Disqualifications to include:
How to get your licence back after being disqualified
How a disqualification period may be reduced
Mutual Recognition of Driving Disqualifications with other countries
How to get Penalty Points removed from your licence
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