Early removal of driving licence disqualification

[homedeeth]

Having been refused today by the courts on my third attempt of early removal of my driving disqualification, i thought i would pass on my recommendations to those who might be going through the same procedure.
1. Always wear a suit. Anything else is not viewed as appropriate court appearance attire
2. Make sure you bring letters of character reference to give to the magistrates. These definitely go in your favour
3. Express remorse for your actions that got you arrested in the first place even though they happened a while back.
4. You must give at least 3 good reasons to the court why they should consider early removal. Walking everywhere isn't a good reason
5. Make eye contact with the magistrates and speak clearly and slowly

[jno]

so the Benny Hill outfit went down like a lead balloon, then?

[cherrychapstick]

6 :- don't do anything to get arrested for in the 1st place = no disqualification that makes more sense to me sorry

[homedeeth]

we all make mistakes cherry because not all of us are angels. Court is quite an intimidating place so i just thought i'd pass on a few tips to help those who are in the same position.

[jno]

sounds like good advice. I don't really know why smart casual wouldn't get a licence back, but you're right - 'walking everywhere' is the whole point of losing your licence, so you have to have some really strong reason for removal.

[RATTER15]

I agree with all those things, basically just show respect and show them that you wont do it again.

[homedeeth]

and yes, my benny hill outfit was frowned upon!

[cherrychapstick]

I know homedeeth , i am sorry for jumping in like that , i am definitely no angel (driving is possibly the only time i am though) people do make mistakes and hopefully they learn from them