Totting Up
Accumulation of Penalty Points
A driver who accumulates 12 penalty points on his or her driving licence, within a three year period, faces disqualification for a minimum of six months. These are referred to as the 'totting up' provisions. Call to find out more on 0800 840 4929.
It is always best to have advanced a speeding defence or a defence to other endorsable motoring offences before the accumulation of points on your driving licence to avoid risking a totting up situation. Unfortunately, due to the increasing numbers of speed cameras on Britain's roads, more people are finding themselves in the position that, having easily accepted earlier alleged offences by way of fixed penalty, one more allegation suddenly puts them at risk of totting up 12 points or more and losing their licence.
How we can help you?
We have helped many people in this situation by either successfully defending the latest motoring offence allegation or making representations to the court that, despite accumulating 12 points or more, our client would suffer exceptional hardship, therefore enabling them to remain on the road.
An allegation that a driving offence has been committed does not necessarily have to lead to a conviction. It still falls to the police and the prosecution to prove the offence.
Do not simply accept the contents of a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) or a summons, call our specialist driving offences solicitors and we will assess your defence and ensure the best possible outcome for you.
To arrange a discussion with a motoring offences solicitor click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.