- An investigation by the RAC has revealed that over 4,000 drivers in Britain are legally permitted to drive despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points, which typically results in a driving ban.
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures show that 117 licence-holders have amassed more than 20 points specifically for speeding offences, with one individual having 45 points.
- Drivers can avoid a ban under the 'totting up' process if they successfully argue 'exceptional hardship' in court, which could relate to their employment or family care responsibilities.
- The RAC is advocating for the Government to empower courts to mandate the installation of 'intervening intelligent speed assistance (IISA)' devices in vehicles of repeat and excessive speeders.
- Simon Williams, RAC head of policy, stated that such devices would prevent future speeding, save lives, and reduce speed-related collisions, with public research indicating strong support for this measure.
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