Exceptional Hardship Granted for Caring Responsibilities to Cousin.

This driver, represented by Millicent Dooher, was facing a 6-month totting disqualification following the accumulation of more than 12 penalty points. The Driver was a professional driver, and so relied on his vehicle for work. The Magistrates’ found exceptional hardship in favour of the Driver, specifically in light of the care that he gives to his cousin who has mental health difficulties.

Having found exceptional hardship, the Magistrates’ imposed no period of disqualification.