Drivers outraged by 'soft' driving ban rules

A new survey has revealed a landslide majority condemning the amount of motorists still driving with 12 points on their licence.

The latest DVLA figures show that more than 10,000 motorists in the UK are driving despite racking up 12 points or more, due to ‘exceptional circumstances’. Following a recent poll by road safety organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, almost 80% of UK drivers don’t believe there should be any exceptions to the rule.

GEM Motoring Assist boss David Williams said: “It is clear that the large majority of law abiding British drivers are not happy that other motorists are getting away with dodging penalties by claiming ‘exceptional circumstances’. Understandably there are certain cases that would warrant an appeal; however recent figures show just how many thousands of people are working the system and being let off.  

“It is very worrying from a road safety perspective to see how many motorists are still on the roads despite being penalised for dangerous driving, speeding, and other traffic offences. Road safety is hugely compromised when so many drivers, not worthy of a licence, are still behind the wheel.  

"To make our roads as safe as possible, we need to ensure bans and penalties are taken seriously and only in the most exceptional circumstances should drivers be allowed to keep their licence.”