ALL ROAD USERS BEWARE!

There are more than 2,800 drivers with 12 or more points on their
licence still permitted to drive in London, according to figures from
the DVLA. The figures also show there is one person with a shocking 30
points, with current entitlement to drive.

Research has identified a link between road traffic offences and
criminal behaviour. One study highlighted a clear proportional
increase in collision fault among those with offence history.

Jenny Jones AM said: “The scale of this problem is quite frightening.
These 2,800 drivers are getting away with reckless driving. They’ve
been offending and therefore building up points on their licence, but
still being able to drive. Of course there are instances where
magistrates need to use their discretion, but the police need to know
its actually worthwhile catching these criminals. Research has also
shown drivers with points on their licence are more likely to have
previous convictions and be involved in a collision. These drivers are
breaking the rules and getting away with it. ”
End notes

1. Figures on points obtained from an FOI request to the DVLA

Current Points Number of drivers
12 1596
15 225
20 23
25 1
30 1

2. According to a government website, if a driver builds up 12 or
more points within a period of 3 years, they are liable to lose their
licence and be disqualified under the ‘totting up’ system.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ons/DG_4022550
3. A study by Loughborough University showed a link between
offences and criminality.
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/media/wwwlbor...es-summary.pdf