Despite racking up 12 or more penalty points on their driving licence, hundreds of drivers remain on the roads in Scotland, including one with a staggering 36 points. Scottish Lib Dem transport spokesperson Daniel O'Malley, who uncovered the figures, calls for the UK and Scottish Governments to examine whether persistent offenders are being properly dealt with and to invest in viable alternatives to private cars.
Hundreds of drivers are still on the roads at Christmas despite racking up twelve points or more on their record. One motorist who has 36 penalty points after committing a range of offences remains behind the wheel.
“For the safety of everyone who uses our roads, whether they be cyclists, pedestrians or other motorists, it’s important that repeat offenders and wild drivers are kept off the roads." A freedom of information request from the DVLA revealed that 198,142 drivers in Scotland currently have points on their licence. The total number of Scots who have 12 or more points - a penalty record that can lead to disqualification - stands at 265.
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