Please note that I am not a lawyer and therefore cannot advise you.
for some legal assistance.
I assume that the Police didn't give you a FPN (Fixed Penalty Notice) on the spot as it will need to be a magistrates / judge's decision in a Court as to if you will receive a ban or not. There does seem to be an increase in people, receiving more points and not receive a ban but it will be entirely down to your representation of the facts and circumstances ...
Are you convinced that the tyre was bald? (must have a continuous band of 1.6mm min over a min of 3/4 of the central band of the tyre. See
[Laws RTA 1988 sect 42 & CUR reg 32]
Tyres. Tyres MUST be correctly inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification for the load being carried. Always refer to the vehicle’s handbook or data. Tyres should also be free from certain cuts and other defects.
Cars, light vans and light trailers MUST have a tread depth of at least 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and around the entire circumference.
Motorcycles, large vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles MUST have a tread depth of at least 1 mm across three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and in a continuous band around the entire circumference.
Mopeds should have visible tread.
Be aware that some vehicle defects can attract penalty points.
[url="http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069870"]Penalty Point and Disqualifications
'Totting-up' penalty pointsIf you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years, you’ll be liable to be disqualified under the 'totting-up' system. This is shown on your licence as TT99.
Information on your driving entitlement and endorsements are sent to the courts and police on request.
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Short period disqualification (SPD)
If you’re disqualified for less than 56 days, the court will stamp your paper driving licence or counterpart document and give it back to you. The stamp shows the disqualification period and you don’t need to renew your licence. The licence becomes valid and you can return to driving after the disqualification ends.
Disqualification periods of 56 days or more
If you’re disqualified for 56 days or more you’ll need to apply to renew your driving licence before you can return to driving. * Getting your driving licence back after disqualification
Disqualification under the ‘totting-up’ system
If you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years, you’ll be liable to be disqualified under the 'totting-up' system.
Generally, you can be disqualified from driving for:
* six months if you get 12 penalty points or more within three years
* 12 months if you get a second disqualification within three years
* two years if you get a third disqualification[/url] :
Yes the points will count as they will be marked from the date of offence, not when you receive any NIP.
There are legal bodies to assist if you cannot afford a lawyer in principal it is best to approach various solicitors and the Court Clark and see what is being offered to you.
Explaining your situation to the local force / CPS may help prevent a Court case but take legal advice on this as you need to be sensible about what you state.
"Legal Aid" and if necessary the "Bar Pro Bono" Unit ... both need applications and take time to process.
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HTH.