Application for removal of disqualification from driving licence

[jamiemiller982]

Hi, I have a 3 year ban on my driving licence, for drink driving. I have 8 months remaining on the ban. I intend to apply to the court to try to get the ban removed, as I need the use of a car for my job. Does anyone know the procedure for this (without using a solicitor)? I understand I will need a letter from my employer detailing why I need my licence, and they will check my conduct since the ban etc, but I am unsure where to get any paperwork from or anything like that. Thanks

[factor-fiction]

Nothing surprises me but I don't see the point of giving driving bans and then removing the ban just because the person wants to drive. I know some people manage to avoid a ban by arguing the need to drive the car to remain in their job, but I'm not aware of it happening to allow people to start a new job. I may be wrong though.

[Teleph0ne]

The moral of the story is.......Don't drink and drive, if you can't do the time don't do the crime!

[pauln90]

This from the Directgov website

Reducing the period of a disqualification
You can ask the court to reduce the period of your disqualification after serving:

two years of the disqualification period if the disqualification was for more than two years but less than four years
half the disqualification period if the disqualification was for more than four years but less than 10 years
five years of the disqualification period if the disqualification was for 10 years or more
You’ll need to apply in writing to the court that disqualified you, giving the date of offence, date of conviction and any information to justify your request. If successful, the court will notify DVLA of the decision. You can then apply to renew your driving licence.

If the court refuses your request, you’ll have to wait three months before you can ask the court again.

Although it may be advisable to hire a solicitor to present your case.