first ban - what can I expect?

[tonydaws]

okay, need some help people!

have now 12 points and case heard next week...obviously I am going to get fine and ban of some sort...is it just luck of the draw on the magistrate you get which dictates your fate or is there something more structured!!?

Have a potential new job to go to in Jan so ban of 2 months of more will mean not taking it...somebody I know got 6 weeks for first 12 points while someone told me its a 6 month automatic ban???!!! if latter then shyt!

any guidance will be much appreciated

[Mrs Fish]

I can't really help you on the point raised, I'm afraid, but Welcome to PH

[tonydaws]

ah well...just have to keep my fingers and legs crossed...thanks for the welcome anyway

[bongomania]

Know someone who recently got 3 months for their first ban.

[JamieBeeston]

i thought 12 pts tot up was auto 6mths ?

but i have been known to be wrong..once

[UpTheIron]

I thought 12 points under totting up with 12 months...happy to be corrected though

[JamieBeeston]

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=48465&f=10&h=0&hw=tott

From BobAlmighty

bobthebench said:

You cannot reach 12 points all on fixed penalties. Once you reach 9 or more, the next offence will come to court if points would take you to 12. Tooting up ban depends on record of last 3 years. 1st DQ = 6 months, then 12, then 24. Points are removed after tottinig up DQ but not if instant DQ for a specific offence. It is possible to argue special circumstances for points not being imposed in any given offence (rare as rocking horse shit), or exceptional hardship where 12 is reached and you want to avoid a ban (most now try this). This must be more than you losing your job though, other people must lose theirs or your job be so special that no-one else can do it (single practice GP etc.). Be aware that success comes at a price, a very hefty fine, e.g. treble the usual.

[DontLift]

Or if you are a welsh politician you will walk away scot free - search this forum for the threads

[toad_oftoadhall]

According to a Rozzers on UKRM you can expect 6 months for a totting up ban.

Maybe you can think of some compelling mitigating circumstances?

[keithyboy]

An employee at work was NOT disqualified recently under totting up (several speedings I believe) because she pleaded that she needed her car to get to work (night shifts, no alternative transport, family, blah, blah) Its obviously at the magistrates discretion.

>> Edited by keithyboy on Wednesday 22 October 10:42

[cortinaman]

usually the court will give you a ban of 6 months but they may offer you it back with 11 points if you plead with them.....personally i would take the 6 month ban.

[knowley]

bongomania said:

Know someone who recently got 3 months for their first ban.

I don't think they were banned for having 12 points though.