A new petition aims to enforce automatic driving bans for those reaching 12 penalty points
Coventry: So, there’s this new petition going around that could change the game for drivers in the UK. If it gets enough support, anyone who racks up 12 penalty points could automatically lose their license until they pass a driving test again.
Right now, if you hit 12 points within three years, you might get banned for a bit, but it’s not always a sure thing. Some folks have managed to keep driving even with over 30 points, which seems pretty wild, right?
The current law lets drivers argue against a ban if it would cause them or their family serious hardship. But there’s a lot of chatter about how some drivers are slipping through the cracks. The petition is saying enough is enough and wants to make it a hard rule that you get banned automatically at 12 points.
They’re pushing for this because they believe it’s a serious safety issue. With thousands of accidents happening every year, they think it’s time to take a stand. If the petition hits 10,000 signatures, the government has to respond, and if it gets to 100,000, it could even be debated in Parliament.
According to road safety charity Brake, someone gets killed or seriously hurt on UK roads every 17 minutes. The numbers haven’t really changed much over the last decade, which is pretty alarming. They’re also saying that the current penalty points system is being abused, and it’s time to tighten things up.
Brake’s chief has made it clear: driving is a privilege, not a right. If you’re not following the rules, you shouldn’t be on the road. It’s all about keeping everyone safe out there.
