Driving Bans: The Facts

Driving Bans: The Facts

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Being banned from driving is in some cases a permanent ban, but in most cases, depending on the severity of the offence a disqualification can range from a one year duration to ten years off the road.

There is also something called a Short Period Disqualification (SPD ) which means you are banned from driving for less than 56 days, during which time the court will have custody of your driving license, but it will not be surrendered. This penalty is usually given for less severe offences, and you can start driving once it has expired, without taking your test again

In the cases of full licence disqualifications you can reapply for your licence after the period has expired. This must be done by filling in the correct forms available online or at a post office. You will be first provided with a provisional driving licence with which you can apply to re-take the theory, hazard perception and practical test.

The endorsements of a disqualification will remain on a licence unless otherwise instructed by a magistrate for which you will need to appear and present your case for removal.

A court may allow a driver to only serve half their disqualification if they have undertaken drink driving rehabilitation courses or other steps to ensure safer driving once qualified. The court may also consider the effect of the ban on an individual's family life or career.

For bans longer than 2 years you can apply after half the proposed disqualification period, for example for a ban of 6 years you can apply after 3. If you made other offences, driving or otherwise, since your disqualification the court will immediately dismiss your application. If you are caught driving whilst banned you will face a custodial sentence and a hefty fine.


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If you have committed a drink driving offence you will need to get help and advice from a specialist driving offence lawyer.



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