Totting-Up Disqualification

Once you receive 12 points on your driving licence,  the court will impose a mandatory driving disqualification for a minimum of 6 months. This is known as a ‘totting-up’ disqualification.

If you accumulate 12 points in a period of less than 3 years then the only way of avoiding a driving disqualification is to put forward mitigation to the court and to convince the Magistrates not to disqualify you from driving. The main argument that can be used to try and avoid a ‘totting-up’ ban is known as ‘exceptional hardship’. It is very important that proper evidence of ‘exceptional hardship’ is presented to the court.

Defending Cases With Exceptional Hardship

The threshold for exceptional hardship is very high, that is why It is highly advisable to have a specialist solicitor represent you.

Exceptional hardship essentially means that if you were to receive a ban, this would cause great hardship to yourself and/or a third party such as family members, employees.

Examples Of Exceptional Hardship:

  • Loss of Employment
  • Loss of Home
  • Employees losing jobs
  • Unable to care for loved ones
  • Mobility being restricted

Avoid Totting Up and Driving Disqualification:

Windmill Cross specialise in representing clients totting up to 12 points on their driving licence. We have proven methods to help reduce or completely avoid a driving disqualification with a high success rate.

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