Totting Up – Driving Disqualification

Totting up refers to a driver being disqualified from driving if they accumulate 12 or more penalty points within a 3-year period. The duration of the disqualification depends on any prior disqualifications the driver may have. For example, a ban will typically last 6 months if the offender reaches 12 or more points within 3 years. However, if it is the second disqualification within that timeframe, the ban will extend to 12 months. At Vas Solicitors, we provide clear and reliable guidance to help reduce or avoid a totting up disqualification wherever possible.

Things to Consider

  • You will need to apply for a new driving licence and may be required to retake your driving test if you have been disqualified for 56 days or more.
  • When presenting hardship as a defence, it must qualify as exceptional hardship rather than mere inconvenience. For instance, loss of employment alone is not sufficient—there must be proof that it would significantly impact the offender or dependents.
  • It is possible to apply to reduce disqualification periods after they have been imposed, but there must be valid justification such as a legal error.

How long does it take?

The severity of the charge will determine how long a driving disqualification case lasts. If the offender has prior disqualifications, the case may require more time as we will need to take the facts of each disqualification into account.

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