Can I prevent automatic revocation of my driving licence under the New Drivers Act? 

I have received a letter from the DVLA informing me that my licence has automatically been revoked as I’ve reached 6 penalty points. Is there a way I can avoid revocation of my driving licence as I rely heavily upon my licence for work and cannot afford to lose my job?

Revocation is automatic if you reach 6 points within the first 2 years of holding your full driving licence. If this is as a result of Fixed Penalty Notices, which you have accepted, you have very little further recourse. If the points arise from a Court decision, you can lodge an appeal to a higher Court within 21 days of the conviction and the revocation will be suspended, pending the outcome of that appeal. However, the Court can only alter the punishment so if the outcome is still 6 or more penalty points, the revocation will stand as the Court has no discretion to prevent same.