'I can't afford to lose my licence!': More than 35,000 motorists with 12 points avoided bans since 2017 by claiming 'exceptional hardship' if disqualified
- Some 142,275 drivers between 2017-2021 were banned for exceeding 12 points
- A further 35,569 were allowed to keep their licence by using a legal loophole
- By claiming they would face 'exceptional hardship' if banned, courts can grant motorists to keep their licence
- Cycling UK has called for UK lawmakers to close the legal loophole this week. Mail.
