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Speeding and other criminal offences / Licence revoked under New Driver Act after S172 conviction — genuine mistake, ur
« on: May 09, 2025, 11:17:52 pm »
Hi everyone, hoping for some advice here.
I just checked the DVLA website and saw that my driving licence has been revoked. I passed my test in December 2022, so I understand this happened under the New Driver Act after receiving 6 points.
The situation is as follows:
A Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) was initially sent to my mother (she’s the registered keeper).
The original alleged offence was for failing to comply with an endorsable Section 36 traffic sign — I believe I drove through a red light, and footage was submitted by a member of the public.
I responded to the first letter, honestly giving my details as the driver.
A second letter was sent directly to me. I received it, but I misunderstood what it was — I thought it was a confirmation or duplicate of the first response, so I didn’t act on it.
Months later, I received a court letter saying I had been convicted in absence under Section 172 (failure to provide driver details). I was given 6 penalty points and a fine, which has now triggered the automatic licence revocation.
I’ve submitted a Notice of Appeal to the Crown Court explaining what happened and requesting an in-person hearing.
This has had a massive impact — I’m now at risk of losing my job which requires driving, and I made a genuine mistake in not understanding the second letter. I never tried to dodge responsibility.
Questions:
1. If I win the appeal, can my licence be reinstated without retaking my tests?
2. Do I have a decent chance at appeal if I can clearly explain my mistake?
3. Should I seek legal representation before the hearing?
4. Will the DVLA reinstate the licence automatically if the conviction is overturned?
Thanks for any advice or shared experience
I just checked the DVLA website and saw that my driving licence has been revoked. I passed my test in December 2022, so I understand this happened under the New Driver Act after receiving 6 points.
The situation is as follows:
A Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) was initially sent to my mother (she’s the registered keeper).
The original alleged offence was for failing to comply with an endorsable Section 36 traffic sign — I believe I drove through a red light, and footage was submitted by a member of the public.
I responded to the first letter, honestly giving my details as the driver.
A second letter was sent directly to me. I received it, but I misunderstood what it was — I thought it was a confirmation or duplicate of the first response, so I didn’t act on it.
Months later, I received a court letter saying I had been convicted in absence under Section 172 (failure to provide driver details). I was given 6 penalty points and a fine, which has now triggered the automatic licence revocation.
I’ve submitted a Notice of Appeal to the Crown Court explaining what happened and requesting an in-person hearing.
This has had a massive impact — I’m now at risk of losing my job which requires driving, and I made a genuine mistake in not understanding the second letter. I never tried to dodge responsibility.
Questions:
1. If I win the appeal, can my licence be reinstated without retaking my tests?
2. Do I have a decent chance at appeal if I can clearly explain my mistake?
3. Should I seek legal representation before the hearing?
4. Will the DVLA reinstate the licence automatically if the conviction is overturned?
Thanks for any advice or shared experience