Multiple people from Bolton have avoided a ban from the roads due to mitigating circumstances.

Under UK traffic laws people who accumulate 12 points can be expected to be banned from the roads.

However if a driver can prove exceptional hardship will result from them being unable to drive, they may avoid a ban from the roads.

In the previous two months a number of people from Bolton have been able to use this to avoid disqualification.

Brian Atherton appeared at Sheffield Magistrates Court in March where he admitted going at 68mph in a 60pmh zone in Rotherham on the M1 in July last year.

The 60-year-old, from St Annes Road, Horwich, avoided a ban because it would result in a loss of employment and home and would have an “exceptional impact on wife, children and grandchildren.”

He was given a fine of £158 and three points.

Henry Flemmings appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates in March and admitted he drove on Deane Road in March last year with insufficient tread pattern on a tyre.

The 56-year-old from Brookfield Street, Bolton, avoided a ban due to the effect it would have on his employment and family.

The court also said it was “not handled well by the police”

He was given three points on his licence and a fine of £330.

Philip Hales appeared at Tameside Magistrates in February where he admitted driving without insurance on Fairfield Road, Middleton, in January last year.

The 49-year-old from Devon Close, Little Lever, dodged a ban due to the effect it would have on his self-employment, mortgage, and taking his a child to school.

He was given six points and a fine of £580.

Curtis Kenny’s case called at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court in February.

It was proved in his absence he failed to identify a driver who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence in Greater Manchester in March last year.

The 27-year-old from Kelstern Close, Bolton, avoided a ban because he needed to drive for his work contract and to take his child to appointments.