Aberdeen Exceptional Hardship Totting-Up Proof Successful

Kept Licence

Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Our client - a very nice lady - was convicted of using her mobile phone whilst driving and an exceptional hardship proof was assigned.

Exceptional hardship proofs - as I always tell clients - are often won or lost on the state of preparation. Fortunately, our client was taking the matter as seriously as she should and provided us with all the required information.

The Proof called in Aberdeen Justice of the Peace Court on 26th September 2018. Our Mr Simpson conducted the Proof and, following legal submissions, the Court was persuaded that exceptional hardship had been established. Although our client had reached 12 penalty points, she was permitted by the Court to continue driving.

Kept Licence!

Published: 26/09/2018

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