It goes on conviction date so the first one is still within the 3 years.

To be blunt you have only yourself to blame for the impending 6-month ban - you were caught 3 times, didn't learn any lessons and still ignore speed limits - despite the fact you rely on your licence for your livelyhood.

Edited by RT on 15/05/2013 at 13:02

You need to see a solicitor. I know personally two people who have been hit with fines instead of a ban as they were able to argue the need of a car for work etc.

I'm sure someone else will come along and offer more insight.

the issue / comments about you being b***** stupid goes wihtout saying of course!

I agree with the case for not banning you on this ocation but a suitable fine to focus your mind should be imposed, say £1000 for the sake of argument.

But if you were caught again withing the next 3 years a lenghty instant ban with no appeal should be the sentance.

FPN points are effective from the date of the offence. Others like CD, DD and Drink Driving are from the date of the conviction. Regards Peter

As there is an 8 month gap between offence and conviction, it was probably not dealt with by a FPN.

I am unsure how it was dealt with, the ticket was not paid in time due to me moving and completely forgetting about it due to splitting from my ex at the time, The next I heard was a letter saying it had been to court and fine needed paying and licence sent in for points adding. as it was 3 years ago can't remember all the details.

Thanks for all the replies, really appreciate it.

Chris

A letter from your employer stating how a ban would affect his business, not you personally, although you are an exemplary employee and the nature of your work being carried out at unsocial times prohibits the use of public transport and that due to the economic situation of the company they cannot afford the resource of a driver for you and therefore would the bench please use their discretion in not imposing a ban.

That's not exceptional hardship - the company can simply replace the employee.

Loss of the job isn't exceptional either as it's likelihood was clear by getting up to 9 points.

It has to be "exceptional hardship" for magistrates to even consider not imposing a ban - "ordinary" hardship isn't sufficient.

Hi, I do not have my counterpart with me right now, but from memory first 3 were dec 2009, then nov 2010 and aug 2011 although these dates are offence dates, my first 3 points ended up going to court due to me moving address and has a convition date of aug 2010.

Thanks

Chris