driving ban

[ondeathsdoor]

does any one know what the ban is for having 12 points

[gouldc]

TT99 is 12 points are "totted up" within 3 years. Normally about a 12 month ban, but this may be reduced by going on one of the pointless courses where they tell you speeding is bad

[tubeway]

In most cases - totting up gives a 6 month ban (as per answers to your identical question in the law section)

[New Judge]

The answer provided by gouldc is not correct.
The minimum mandatory disqualification period for accumulating 12 points within three years is six months and, for a first disqualification under the �totting� rules this is rarely exceeded.

There can be no reduction for taking part in any courses. These are only offered for specific offences such as speeding (and only then in certain areas of the country . Penalty points can be awarded, of course, for any offence.

The defendant will be given the opportunity to present evidence that such a ban would cause �exceptional hardship�. It is not easy to succeed with this plea. Things which would affect anybody, such as loss of employment, are not generally regarded as �exceptional�.

Now be prepared for an answer from NORMANTHE DOG. Recently he has taken to suggesting that some of my answers - as well as those of others - are (what he describes as) �crap�, so be prepared for this one to be similarly disparaged. I can only say that I do not provide answers which are factual unless I am sure they are correct. The details can be checked in a number of places, so I suggest you try the Road Traffic Acts or Magistrates;� Sentencing Guidelines if you have any doubts.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

new judge,all you seem to do on here is critisize peoples answers, your not right all the time,even if you think you are.

[gouldc]

My fault with the 12 months - didn't have my guidelines to hand - 6 months is correct.

Obviously dependent on your driving history, the ban could be increased, or a fine imposed

[New Judge]

No more fines will be imposed, gouldc. They have all been imposed for the individual offences which attracted the points.