I have got a formal diagnosis of ASD/ ADHD
My symptoms got worse due to menopause hence had a private assessment and got diagnosed of neurodivergent
Over last few years :
I got 3 penalty points for speeding in 2022
3 and another 3 in 2023
Another 3 in 2025 - Total 12 points
Now recieved SJP notice
I accept that I should be more attentive but my condition is making it difficult
Last speeding was 46 mph on 40 mph
Currently working on managing symptoms - taking
therapy for focus improvement/ counselling/medical treatment for neurodivergence
I have contacted Disability car driving assessment for driving fitness( self referral) and awaiting appointment
Shall I plea guilty ?
Or Shall I plea non guilty and attend court with evidence ? Will I be heard and understood ??
Do I need to inform DVLA of ADHD/ ASD as speeding is due to my condition not reckless driving ( been driving since 17 years)
If your question is “does a diagnosis of ASD/ADHD provide a defence to a speeding allegation?” then the answer is no.
When in 2022 was the offence for which you got 3 points?
Have you done a speed awareness course in the last 3 years? 46 in a 40 would be eligible for one, assuming this isn't in Scotland.
When in 2022 was the offence for which you got 3 points?
If what the OP has told us is meaningful and accurate, they would have already totted up, and avoided a totting up ban with exceptional hardship that can't be argued again for another 3 years to avoid a totting up ban.
Depending on when in 2022 the offence was, they are currently sitting on either 9 or 12 relevant points, so will be liable to tot up if they get 3 points for the latest offence.
Do I need to inform DVLA of ADHD/ ASD
The short answer is probably yes. (Good advice would be to report and they decide given the facts)
The longer answer is
here.
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