I Regained My Driving Licence After Disqualification: A Case Study

This happened to me over 15 years ago over a very stupid trivial case (had switched car and not updated my insurance, and police did a routine stop on my 5 minute journey to shift my car). It completely ruined my life and I've never got it back. It seriously affected my finances as it meant I lost my job and also restricted the type of work I could do. Public transport was far more expensive than driving and I spent a very long time living on the breadline because of public transport. My work sees me needing to travel all over the country. No problem with a hire car, but relying on public transport its taxis here, missed trains and buying new tickets there. These are the hidden costs that can destroy normal peoples lives. Your average thicko speeding about in cars with no insurance and no license does not have these sort of worries, yet in the eyes of the law you are treated the same. I've also never got my license back, I have spent a fortune in "one day pass" things online but always seem to get ripped off. Every time I save up a bit of money to get my license back I take a lesson and the instructor realises he isn't going to be able to milk me for money for lessons because I've been driving for 15 years with L plates and my wife in the passenger seat. Each year its becoming increasingly difficult to unlearn 15 years of driving habits. I know many people who would fail a test today. I need to take a theory test every 2 years which is more money down the drain, surprisingly I failed the last time, not on the questions but on the hazard perception. One video I felt I was far too slow, but i actually scored a 4, so i imagine I was too fast for the others hence scoring 0 on some clips. It seems having quick reaction times does not allow you to pass your test. Maybe explains why I see so many puzzling crashes on the road these days, they'll let anyone pass their test, just not me it seems. The DVLA is an absolute horrible place to visit these days aswell, the last time I was there I was treated like scum and like I was going into prison, I'm there to sit a theory test not be bossed around by idiots and treated like scum. Again I imagine one or two sad individuals have caused upset and everyone else gets treated the same. This is the absolute worst thing that can happen to some people, I have watched my children grow up while their dad is unable to take them anywhere if mum isn't around to be in the car (hint, she works weekends, 50 miles away from home). Yes their life was fun. I also couldn't afford to take them by bus anywhere because I had to make sure I had enough money to travel with work. The worst thing is I went back to the police the following day after being stopped with my insurance documents showing that everything was in order. I managed to stall the court case for months aswell so was able to legally drive perfectly for a long time before they eventually hit me with the points. If they had just given me a warning and told

If someone else borrows or took your car without your permission and over speeds with it what is the consequences of the car owner?

I hav been band for 9months when my band is over do I loose my l.g.v

After having my license "revoked" for a year because of a medical condition I had to fight for 5 months to get it back and then it is only valid for a year. DVLA are robbing people with this "stealth tax" I have a previously clean license for 30 years. Daylight robbery !!

When you are banned from driving for however long you loose your licence! This means you no longer have a licence hence you have to take your tests again to get it, just like before you did your test. You cant appeal this, that's just how it is; it is the consequence of whatever you did to loose it. As for insurance, a ban or 6 points or particularly both will be expensive on your insurance, you may not see it as fair, but again is a consequence of you driving. Points stay on for 3 years if you are banned or not

i was banned for 3yrs for dangerous driving and given a £200 fine. my ban is up but when i received my licence back it was only a provisional. before i lost my licence i had been driving for just under 4yrs why would i have to resit my test again. when i was at court the judge never said i would have to resit. can i appeal the decision and who would the appeal be lodged with the courts or dvla

I was in the same position gettin 6 points in first to year i went to court An they told me i cud retake both test agen and fined me.. straight away whn i sent of for my provisional i never got.bannd.an my points r still on my license so ny insurance is sky high!! How is that fair ?