Whilst many driving offences are dealt with by fixed penalty notice, more serious matters may need you to attend a police station for a voluntary interview. In very serious cases you may be arrested which may merely be on suspicion of committing an offence and the police must still prove it before they can charge you.

Following disqualification, there are two situations where you may wish to apply for the return of your licence – where you wish to have your licence returned prior to the end of the disqualification and when your period of disqualification has come to an end.

Many motoring offences are punishable by the endorsement of penalty points on your driving licence. If you receive 12 or more penalty points in a 3 year period then it is likely that you will be disqualified from driving for a minimum of 6 months. This disqualification is often known as a ban under the “totting-up” provisions.

If you suffer, or have suffered from, a medical condition or disability which could affect your driving then it is essential that you notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of this condition immediately. They will also need to be advised if the condition or disability becomes worse since your licence was issued. Failing to do so is a criminal offence and you could face a fine of up to £1000.