Youngsters Just Pass Their Driving Test And Caught Speeding,

[TWR]

6 month ban, would this cure their future speeding offences?

[New Judge]

“You can't get it back until you have re-passed an extended version of the driving test and attended a speed awareness course!”

Eddie you really must stop providing this incorrect information.

The New Drivers’ Act says that a driver who accumulates six or more points within two years of passing his first driving test (with the date of the offence, not conviction, being relevant) has his full driving licence revoked. He can immediately apply for a new provisional licence and can drive as soon as he has it (provided he complies with the conditions of that licence – ‘L’ Plates and an accompanying qualified driver as supervisor). He then is treated as any other provisional licence holder. He has to pass an ordinary driving test (both parts) and does NOT have to attend a speed awareness course. (Indeed why should he necessarily as his six points may have been imposed for offences other than speeding).

Some interesting points about the New Drivers’ Regulations:

A ban (usually imposed for a more serious offence than one involving points) does NOT result in revocation. Very often new drivers attend court asking for a ban instead of points to avoid revocation. Magistrates’ guidance specifically advises them not to succumb to this request.

A revocation ends the probationary period (so you cannot have your licence revoked more than once even if you accumulate six points again within two years).

Points gained whilst holding a provisional licence count towards the six meaning licence revocation. So, if you gain six points whilst a provisional licence holder any further points imposed after you have passed your test will see your licence revoked (but of course it is not revoked as soon as you pass your test).