Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn investigation by the RAC has revealed that over 4,000 drivers in Britain are legally permitted to drive despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points, which typically results in a driving ban. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures show that 117 licence-holders have amassed more than 20 points specifically for speeding offences, with one individual having 45 points. Drivers can avoid a ban under the 'totting up' process if they successfully argue 'exceptional hardship' in court, which could relate to their employment or family care responsibilities. The RAC is advocating for the Government to empower courts to mandate the installation of 'intervening intelligent speed assistance (IISA)' devices in vehicles of repeat and excessive speeders. Simon Williams, RAC head of policy, stated that such devices would prevent future speeding, save lives, and reduce speed-related collisions, with public research indicating strong support for this measure. In fullRAC ‘very concerned’ as thousands of speeding motorists avoid driving bans despite repeat speedingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Concerns raised as thousands of drivers avoid ban despite 12 or more penalty points
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn investigation by the RAC has revealed that over 4,000 drivers in Britain are legally permitted to drive despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points, which typically results in a driving ban. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures show that 117 licence-holders have amassed more than 20 points specifically for speeding offences, with one individual having 45 points. Drivers can avoid a ban under the 'totting up' process if they successfully argue 'exceptional hardship' in court, which could relate to their employment or family care responsibilities. The RAC is advocating for the Government to empower courts to mandate the installation of 'intervening intelligent speed assistance (IISA)' devices in vehicles of repeat and excessive speeders. Simon Williams, RAC head of policy, stated that such devices would prevent future speeding, save lives, and reduce speed-related collisions, with public research indicating strong support for this measure. In fullRAC ‘very concerned’ as thousands of speeding motorists avoid driving bans despite repeat speedingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
UK traffic agency data reveals 4,000+ drivers legally avoid bans despite 12+ penalty points under 'exceptional hardship' exemptions; one driver accumulated 45 points for speeding. RAC advocates mandatory intelligent speed assistance (IISA) device installation for repeat offenders as a compliance alternative to licence suspension.
