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Closed petition Prevent exceptional hardship being used as a defence against driving bans
The necessary legislation should be introduced to prevent drivers, who would otherwise be disqualified, retaining their licence on the basis they would suffer exceptional hardship.
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Families of victims and survivors of dangerous drivers often suffer extreme hardship as a result of these tragedies. High profile cases where drivers have been allowed to keep their licence using this defence, has diminished the deterrent threat of disqualification. This must be re-balanced: If being banned would cause you hardship, extreme or otherwise, you should drive with care.
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