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What is a "Totting up" disqualification?
Where a driver attracts 12 or more penalty points for driving offences within a 3-year period, the law states a ‘totting up ban’ must be imposed. This is governed by Section 35 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.
The minimum period of disqualification is:
6 months if no previous disqualification is to be taken into account.
1 year if one previous disqualification has occurred within the last 3 years.
2 years if more than one previous disqualification is on your record.
Crucially, the date of the offence—not the date of conviction—is what matters. If you are unsure of your standing, a simple check of your licence on the DVLA website will clarify the position, or our team can assess your case for you.
How we can help
Losing your licence can have far-reaching consequences, not only for you but for your family, your business, and your colleagues. We specialise in persuading the Magistrates’ Court not to impose a ban by successfully arguing that it would cause "Exceptional Hardship."
How we build your defence:
Evidence Preparation: The court requires robust documentary evidence. We guide you in preparing the strongest possible case, from employer witness statements to proof of financial or care-giving commitments.
Focusing on "Innocent Parties": The court is more likely to grant an application if we can show how your disqualification would unfairly punish others (e.g., employees, vulnerable relatives, or your children).
Alternative Sentences: In some cases, we can apply to court for a short discretionary disqualification (less than 56 days) rather than the imposition of points, which prevents the "totting" process entirely.
Correcting Errors: We can appeal or challenge wrongly imposed points or DVLA errors that have placed your licence at risk.
Why Professional Representation Matters
You only get one opportunity to use the same reasons for an Exceptional Hardship argument every three years.
Fixed Fee Service: We do not believe in hidden costs. We offer transparent, fixed fees for both our initial advice and our representation at Court.
Specialist Advocates: Our team is highly experienced in the specific nuances of motoring law and knows how to counter the arguments often raised by the prosecution.