New Driver Rules: London
New Drivers
New Drivers are people who have passed their test within the previous 2 years. Many people think that if during this period, they receive 6 penalty points they will be disqualified. However, this is not entirely correct.
If 6 penalty points are reached during that 2-year period then the court in fact have no power to disqualify you. Instead, the court has a duty to notify the DVLA who will then usually revoke (or take away) your licence, meaning that you revert to the status of a provisional (or learner) driver.
Imposing penalty points, which could then result in you being reported to the DVLA is not the only option available to the court. There are other measures available which could result in you losing your licence albeit for a much shorter period of time. Please contact Levy and Co Solicitors in respect of this matter who will advise you further.
What if I already have 6 points on my provisional licence?
The law still permits you to take your driving test and drive if you are successful. However, if you are prosecuted for an offence which carries penalty points within the 2-year probationary period your licence will be revoked. If you already have penalty points on your provisional licence and then accumulate more, having passed your driving test, those previous penalty points will still last for 3 years. If you accumulate more penalty points then potentially your licence could be revoked.
Is there an appeals process?
Having received the 6 penalty points from the court the DVLA will revoke your driving licence and have no power to do otherwise. In terms of appealing the decision of the Magistrates to impose the points, you cannot appeal the sentence to the Crown Court. However, if you pleaded not guilty to the offence and were found guilty by the Magistrates, it is possible to appeal the fact of that conviction to the Crown Court. Levy and Co Solicitors can argue for a licence to not be revoked pending any appeal.
What if I already have 6 points on my provisional licence?
The law still permits you to take your driving test and drive if you are successful. However, if you are prosecuted for an offence which carries penalty points within the 2-year probationary period your licence will be revoked. If you already have penalty points on your provisional licence and then accumulate more, having passed your driving test, those previous penalty points will still last for 3 years. If you accumulate more penalty points then potentially your licence could be revoked.
At Levy & Co Solicitors, we have a lot of experience in dealing with all manner of cases: Our areas of expertise are: Police Station Visits, Criminal Law, Football Offences, Dangerous Dogs, Motoring Offences, Coroners Inquests, Military Law, Family Law, and Mental Health cases. We can also assist you with getting Private and Public Funding. We have worked with clients all over the UK and abroad and have offices in Witham, Clacton-On-Sea and South Benfleet. We always endeavour to act with compassion and no judgement ensuring you are treated with humility and understanding, no matter what charges you may face.