One Speeding Ticket Nearly Cost Him His Job

When James opened a letter from the police, he thought it was just another speeding ticket. As a sales manager who spent most of his week on the road, he had received penalty points before and assumed he would simply pay another fine and move on.

He was wrong.

The latest allegation meant he was at risk of reaching 12 penalty points, triggering a “totting-up” disqualification. Losing his driving licence would not only affect his daily commute—it could cost him his job and leave his family without its main source of income.
Unsure of what to do, James sought legal advice before attending court.

After carefully reviewing his circumstances, specialist motoring solicitors prepared an exceptional hardship application, explaining the serious consequences a driving ban would have on his employment, his family, and those who depended on him. The court considered all the evidence before making its decision.

Stories like James’s are more common than many people realise. Every year, drivers face allegations ranging from speeding and mobile phone offences to drink driving, careless driving, and driving without insurance. While some accept fixed penalties without question, others may have legal arguments or mitigating circumstances that deserve to be heard.