Totting Up (12 Points) Ban Solicitors in Kent & South East London
Aletta Shaw's motoring solicitors help drivers facing a totting-up disqualification after reaching 12 penalty points. We prepare and present exceptional hardship arguments to persuade the court not to ban you, keeping you on the road where the loss of your licence would cause real hardship. Free initial call available.
Key fact: Reaching 12 or more penalty points within three years normally means a minimum six-month disqualification, unless the court accepts an exceptional hardship argument.
You can be banned from driving if you get 12 or more penalty points within three years, though a court may not disqualify in cases of exceptional hardship. Source: gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
What is a totting-up ban?
If you reach 12 penalty points in three years, the court must normally disqualify you for at least six months. This is known as a totting-up disqualification.
How can I avoid a totting-up ban?
By persuading the court that a ban would cause exceptional hardship — hardship going beyond ordinary inconvenience, such as losing your job or harming others who depend on you. We prepare the evidence and argument.
What counts as exceptional hardship?
Losing your employment, being unable to care for a dependant, or serious harm to your business can qualify. Simple inconvenience is not enough, so how the case is presented is crucial.
Speak to Aletta Shaw Solicitors for a free initial call on 020 8301 4884, or book a consultation. Offices in Bexleyheath, Blackheath, Petts Wood, Tunbridge Wells and St Katharine Docks.