What is exceptional hardship in a penalty points case?

If you get 12 penalty points (or more) in 3 years then you can expect a court appearance and a driving ban for at lest 6 months. Not everyone with 12 points is disqualified. You can avoid a ban you can prove that losing you licence will you, or someone else, to suffer exceptional hardship

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