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Totting Up Ban Solicitors: Expert Exceptional Hardship Defence Nationwide
Facing a totting up ban after accumulating 12 penalty points on your driving licence? At Scarsdale Solicitors, we are specialist totting up ban solicitors who defend drivers against 6-month driving bans across England and Wales, with a proven high success rate in motoring offence cases. Moreover, our totting up ban solicitors have successfully saved hundreds of licences through compelling exceptional hardship arguments.
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What is a Totting Up Ban?
A totting up ban is a mandatory 6-month driving disqualification imposed when a driver accumulates 12 or more penalty points within a 3-year period under Section 35 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. Specifically, this applies regardless of the nature of the individual offences that led to the points accumulation.
Importantly, the consequences of a totting up ban extend far beyond the 6-month disqualification period:
- Your driving licence endorsement code TT99 remains visible to insurers for 4 years
- Car insurance premiums can increase by 200-500% for years after the ban
- Many mainstream insurers refuse cover for drivers with TT99 endorsements
- Employment loss for those requiring a driving licence
- Severe impact on family life and caring responsibilities
Furthermore, if you received a previous driving ban of 56 days or more within the relevant 3-year period, the totting up ban increases to 12 months rather than 6 months. Additionally, if you have had two disqualifications of 56 days or more in the preceding three years, the totting up ban extends to 2 years.
However, there is hope. Therefore, with expert legal representation from experienced totting up ban solicitors, many drivers successfully avoid disqualification entirely through exceptional hardship arguments.
Understanding the Law: Section 35 Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988
Section 35 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 governs the totting up disqualification provisions. Specifically, our totting up ban solicitors have extensive knowledge of this legislation and how to challenge its application through exceptional hardship arguments.
When Does Totting Up Apply?
The totting up provisions apply when:
- You accumulate 12 or more penalty points within a 3-year period
- The points are calculated from offence date to offence date, not from when the case reaches court
The court must impose a minimum 6-month ban unless exceptional hardship is proven
How Points Are Calculated
Importantly, understanding how penalty points are calculated is crucial for totting up ban cases:
- The relevant period is 3 years from the date of the earliest offence to the date of the latest offence
- Points expire 3 years from the date of conviction for totting up purposes
- Points remain on your DVLA record for 4 years from the date of the offence
Insurers consider endorsements for 5 years from the date of conviction
Common Myths About Delaying Court Cases
Many people mistakenly believe they can delay their court hearing until penalty points expire. However, this is incorrect. Moreover, the court will consider the number of points that were live on your licence at the time of the most recent offence, not at the time of the court hearing.
For example, if you had 9 points that were all less than 3 years old at the time of the latest allegation, delaying the case for a year until some points expire will not help you avoid a totting up ban. Therefore, this tactic does not work.
Increased Ban Periods for Repeat Offenders
Under Section 35(3) of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988:
- If you have one previous ban of 56 days or more within 3 years: the totting up ban increases to 12 months
- If you have two previous bans of 56 days or more within 3 years: the totting up ban increases to 2 years
Consequently, the penalties escalate significantly for repeat offenders, making expert legal representation even more critical.
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“No Stone Unturned” Case Preparation
Our totting up ban solicitors are known for our comprehensive approach:
- Detailed initial consultation exploring every aspect of your circumstances
- Thorough evidence gathering from all relevant sources
- Strategic case planning tailored to your unique situation
- Meticulous preparation of witness evidence and documentation
Involvement at every step – if you want us to, or hands-off service if preferred
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Free initial consultation for all clients
Payment plans available
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We know this is likely your first encounter with the criminal justice system. We provide:
Clear, jargon-free explanations
Regular updates on your case
Evening and weekend appointments
- Multilingual support (English, Urdu, Punjabi)
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Nationwide Representation
While based in Rochdale, we represent clients across England and Wales in all magistrates’ courts and Crown Courts.
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We also provide expert legal representation across multiple practice areas throughout England and Wales. Moreover, our experienced team delivers specialist advice with a proven high success rate in motoring cases. Therefore, whatever legal challenge you face, we have the expertise to help.
Motoring Offences
Our motoring law specialists defend all driving-related charges with exceptional results. Specifically, we handle:
- Drink Driving Solicitors – Expert defence for all drink driving charges
- Drug Driving Solicitors – Challenge drug test results and fight for your licence
- Careless Driving Solicitors – Defend careless and inconsiderate driving charges
- Failing to Provide Specimen Solicitors – Expert defence for refusal cases
- Driving Without Insurance Solicitors – Challenge no insurance prosecutions
- Mobile Phone Driving Solicitors – Defend mobile phone offences
- Traffic Light Offence Solicitors – Challenge traffic signal prosecutions
- Driving Licence Offence Solicitors – Defend licence-related charges
- Licence After Ban Solicitors – Assist with licence applications post-disqualification
Drink Driving Services
Furthermore, our drink driving defence includes specialist support for:
- Drink Driving Breath Test – Challenge breathalyser evidence
- Drink Driving Blood Test – Contest blood sample procedures
- Drink Driving Urine Test – Defend urine sample cases
- Drink Driving High Readings – Defend serious high reading cases
- Drink Driving Borderline Cases – Fight cases near the legal limit
- Drink Driving Repeat Offenders – Defend repeat offence charges
- Drink Driving Hospital Cases – Specialist hospital procedure defence
- Drink Driving Limit – Expert advice on legal limits
- Drink Driving Sentencing Guidelines – Navigate sentencing procedures
- Drink Driving Penalties – Understand and minimize penalties
- Drink Driving Defences – Comprehensive defence strategies
- Drink Drive Rehabilitation Course – Access rehabilitation options
- Drink Driving Insurance Impact – Manage insurance consequences
- Drink Driving Employment Consequences – Protect professional status
Drug Driving Services
Additionally, our drug driving expertise covers:
- Drug Driving Cannabis THC – Challenge cannabis driving charges
- Drug Driving Cocaine BZE – Defend cocaine driving prosecutions
- Drug Driving Sentencing Guidelines – Navigate drug driving sentencing
Failing To Offences
Moreover, we defend all “failing to” offences including:
- Failing to Provide Specimen – Expert defence for refusal cases
- Failing to Furnish Information – Defend driver details offences
- Failing to Stop/Report Accident – Expert accident reporting defence
Other Motoring Services
Consequently, our comprehensive motoring defence also includes:
- Special Reasons Solicitors – Special reasons to avoid disqualification
- New Driver Offence Solicitors – Protect new driver licences
- Perverting Course of Justice – Defend serious perverting charges
- Police Station Representation – 24/7 custody representation
- Convicted in Absence – Challenge convictions made in your absence
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Our Criminal Defence Solicitors provide expert representation for all criminal charges. Therefore, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, we protect your rights and freedom.
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Furthermore, our Immigration Solicitors guide individuals and businesses through complex visa applications, sponsorship licences, and settlement matters. Consequently, we ensure compliance and maximize approval chances.
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Additionally, our Family Law & Divorce Solicitors provide compassionate support through divorce, child custody disputes, and financial settlements. Therefore, we protect your interests during difficult times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding offences and process helps you make informed decisions about your future.
Yes. Unfortunately, totting up applies regardless of the seriousness of the individual offences. Even if your latest offence was a minor speeding ticket, if it takes you to 12 points, you face a mandatory 6-month ban unless exceptional hardship is proven.
The minimum ban is 6 months for standard totting up. However, if you had one previous ban of 56 days or more within the preceding 3 years, the ban increases to 12 months. Moreover, if you had two previous bans of 56+ days in three years, the ban extends to 24 months.
Yes. Importantly, if you are disqualified under the totting up provisions, all penalty points are wiped clean from your licence. However, a TT99 endorsement code appears instead and remains on your record for 4 years.
Yes, but only if your circumstances have changed or if 3 years have passed since your last exceptional hardship argument. Specifically, Section 35(4) Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 prevents arguing exceptional hardship within 3 years on the same grounds. Our totting up ban solicitors specialize in repeat exceptional hardship cases.
Following 2020 Sentencing Council changes, job loss alone is no longer sufficient to prove exceptional hardship. However, our totting up ban solicitors can still build compelling employment-based exceptional hardship arguments by demonstrating exceptional impact on innocent third parties and providing detailed evidence why alternative transport is genuinely unviable.
We offer transparent fixed fees for totting up cases, so you know the exact cost from start to finish. Moreover, we provide payment plans to spread the cost and offer a free initial consultation to assess your case. Importantly, the cost of conviction (6-month ban, massive insurance increases, job loss) far exceeds legal fees.
No. Unfortunately, Legal Aid is not available for totting up ban cases. However, we offer competitive fixed fees and flexible payment plans to make expert representation affordable.
Our totting up ban solicitors will guide you through evidence gathering, but typically you'll need:
- Employment contracts and employer letters
- Medical records (if relevant)
- Financial documentation
- Witness statements from affected parties
- Public transport analysis for your area
- Care plans (if applicable)
Yes. Importantly, you can continue driving until the court hearing and any ban imposed begins. Your licence remains valid until the Magistrates make their decision.
If offered a speed awareness course for the offence that would take you to 12 points, accepting the course is usually the best option as it adds no penalty points to your licence. Therefore, you avoid reaching the totting up threshold entirely. Our honest advice may be that you don't need our services in this situation.
Contact us immediately. Specifically, the earlier we're involved, the better we can prepare your defence and gather compelling evidence. Therefore, don't delay—early action gives you the best chance of success.
Yes. While our office is in Rochdale, we represent clients across England and Wales in all Magistrates' Courts. Moreover, we regularly appear in courts nationwide with the same high standards of representation.
Don't Face a Totting Up Ban Alone - Contact Scarsdale Solicitors Today
A 6-month driving ban can have devastating consequences for you, your family, and your career. However, with expert legal defence from experienced totting up ban solicitors, many drivers successfully avoid disqualification entirely through compelling exceptional hardship arguments.
At Scarsdale Solicitors, we’ve helped hundreds of clients across England and Wales save their licences despite reaching 12 or more penalty points. Moreover, our 98% success rate in motoring cases, combined with over 20 years of specialist experience, means you’re in the safest possible hands.
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I would like to thank Shazia and the Scarsdale team. Super efficient, fast responding and knew exactly what to do in the situation I was in. Highly recommend for any immigration needs