LGV Driver Facing a 6 Months’ Disqualification Keeps Licence After Successful Exceptional Hardship Argument

An LGV driver appeared before the Magistrates’ Court facing a 6 months’ disqualification as a “totter” after acquiring 12 penalty points to their licence.  Represented by Lisa Lyden-Cowan, the driver gave evidence to the Magistrates of the effect such a disqualification would have. In this case the Magistrates found exceptional hardship meaning the driver was spared disqualification and the inevitable loss of his employment.