Over 50 UK drivers have valid licenses despite exceeding 30 penalty points, raising safety concerns.

Over 50 drivers in the UK hold valid licenses despite having 30 or more penalty points, with a 26-year-old accumulating 176 points. Normally, drivers face a six-month ban after reaching 12 points within three years, unless they prove "exceptional hardship" to a court. Road safety advocates are urging for mandatory retraining for those with 12 or more points and a review of the exceptional hardship criteria to enhance road safety.

November 04, 2024
67 Articles