Is it an automatic ban with 12 points?

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1. Is hitting the curb an automatic fail? CALL US NOW (Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm PST) for a FREE QUOTE Striking the curb when parking or knocking the examiner out of his or her seat is also an automatic fail on a driver’s test. If you touch the curb and readjust that’s okay, but if you strike the...
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3. Is 12 points an instant ban? CALL US NOW (Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm PST) for a FREE QUOTE Once you reach 12 points then the court will impose an immediate driving ban for a minimum of 6 months. This is known as a ‘totting-up’ disqualification. It is therefore possible to face a 6 month ban with...
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5. Do you have to resit your driving test after a ban? CALL US NOW (Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm PST) for a FREE QUOTE You will normally not have to retake your test once your ban is spent. However, it is entirely up to the discretion of the court and, in extreme circumstances, your licence can be revoked and you will have...
6. How long is a drink driving ban? CALL US NOW (Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm PST) for a FREE QUOTE 12 months Yes. Drink driving is a criminal offence that carries an obligatory driving disqualification of a minimum period of 12 months as laid out by the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 section 34(1). CALL US NOW (Mon-Fri,...