Limited (Work) Licence – Civil (Demerits)

If a client accumulates a total of 100 or more demerit points in any 2-year period, they are suspended from driving for 3 calendar months. If this is the case, and a client needs to drive, it’s important to act swiftly to attain a Limited (Work) Licence.

The grounds upon which a Limited (Work) Licence can be granted are narrow and require that the driver undergo extreme hardship, and/or another person experience undue hardship due to a driving disqualification. The Police Prosecution Service (PPS) will decide whether they oppose the application, and I would discuss it with them before filing it at court.

If I determine that a client is eligible for a Limited (Work) Licence, this will allow them to travel for the purposes of work if public transport is not a viable option. If the Limited (Work) Licence application is based on hardship in relation to employment (often the case), an affidavit from the client’s employer should be filed, or at least someone who can corroborate their need to drive for their employment. I will assist with this process. Unfortunately, this does require the unfortunate need to disclose the offence to a superior at work. The client will also need to note that PPS have a strict policy that a Limited (Work) Licence cannot operate over a seven-day period. Therefore, driving for work Monday to Saturday inclusive is acceptable, but not every day.

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