Causing Death by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving
Dangerous Driving
Death By Dangerous Driving
Driving Whilst Unfit
Driving With No Insurance
Driving Without Due Care
Drink Driving Offences
Exceptional Hardship
Failure To Give Details
Failure To Provide A Specimen
Mobile Phone Offences
New Driver Provisions
Regulatory Work
Speeding Offences
Totting Up 12 Points
Traffic Lights

Totting Up 12 Points

Totting up occurs when a driver accrues 12 points or more within a three year period. As a result of the increase in speed cameras and the number of offences that incur penalty points it is easier than ever to accrue 12 points. The recommended mandatory period of disqualification for a totting up ban is 6 months. It is important to note that the Court will consider the points that were valid at the time the last offence occurred. Therefore, even if points have expired between the offence being committed and the Court hearing there is still a risk of a totting up ban.

Based on your circumstances there may be a valid submission of exceptional hardship that can be put forward on your behalf and if proved, the Court will consider whether to disqualify for a period at their discretion, or not at all. There may also be alternative submissions that can be made in respect of alternative sentences. So if you have totted up 12 points or more on your driving licence it is essential you get expert motoring advice.