UK only - Is there any way one can appeal against penalty points on a driving licence?

Question

Penalty points were accrued for driving with no insurance due to ex-partner cancelling the policy without knowledge of the driver.

Just additional details. It wasn't dealt with at court, it was an 'automatic' 6 pointer issued at the roadside. Licence (and car) were taken and points added by the police at the Central Ticket Office (plus fine).

Answer 1

simple answer .....NO...

Answer 2

Yes, I did by contacting my local Police station and I was given the name of the person in question. There are certain circumstances in which they DO overturn PPs.
Give that insurance co. a call to check the date of the policy against the date of you being pulled.
My situation was different to yours but if you can get your hands on a policy that has your name on it for the date in question then you most certainly can find a way out. Theres a guy on ebay UK who sells information about the flaws in the system. Maybe worth a lot for a fiver. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

In theory I think the answer to your question is 'Yes' but I don't think you have any grounds as you admit you were driving without insurance.

I assume that your offence was dealt with in a magistrates court where you had a chance to put your case and I imagine that if there were mitigating circumstances these were taken into account when sentence was passed (viz. your points). To appeal you would need to consult a solicitor as soon as possible.

If you appeal when you lose you will probably have to pay your costs, the prosecutions costs, and you may well get more ppoints, a ban and/or a higher fine than you have now .

Answer 4

Depends under what circumstances. I had a South African licence and was caught driving without insurance. Was given double fine and no points as South Africa didnt have a points system. When i swopped to a UK licence they put points on suddenly and so I went to Citizens Advice. They managed to get the points taken off. Go see Citizens Advice Bureau.

Answer 5

if you were unaware that the insurance was cancelled as you say. Then you need to speak to your insurance company as under the data protection act they can not do anything to a policy for anyone but the policy holder especially cancel it. if this is the case get them to write a letter of indemnity if they refuse take it to the financial ombudsman service who in theory will overturn the insurance company and when you get the letter that means that you were covered to drive under the professional liabilities insurance. if you need any further help im me

Answer 6

you can appeal but it can go two ways the judge can say it was too lenient and impose more points on you
the thing is not knowing your insurance was cancelled is no defence the law will not take that into account because everyone would pull the same stunt get some advice before you appeal

Answer 7

The offence was being uninsured which is an 'absolute offence'. This means that whatever the circumstances the court was obliged to reach a guilty verdict, which is what gets you the points. Circumstances could only affect the fine.

Answer 8

some times u can ask the police officer 2 go 2 driving school instead u will have 2 pay 4 this urself but its keeps u getting points i have done this and it cost me 136 pounds put it was cheaper in the long run

Answer 9

Appealing Points On Licence

Answer 10

You won't get very far with that, as one principle of English law is that it doesn't matter whether you know you're breaking law or not - ignorance is no defence.
You can appeal against points (although success rates are low), but in your particular case it is not likely to be worth it at all.

Answer 11

was the insurance in your name if it was the insurance company are ment to inform you and if it is your partner would not of been allowed to cancel it good luck your insurance will go up alot if you cant get the points off mine trebled when i got done 4 it good luck