"JNugent" wrote in message

Driving bans are always served in full.

Wrong.

You can ask the court to reduce the period of your disqualification after
serving:

- two years of the disqualification period if the disqualification was for
more than two years but less than four years
- half the disqualification period if the disqualification was for more than
four years but less than 10 years
- five years of the disqualification period if the disqualification was for
10 years or more

You’ll need to apply in writing to the court that disqualified you, giving
the date of offence, date of conviction and any information to justify your
request. If successful, the court will notify DVLA of the decision. You can
then apply to renew your driving licence.

If the court refuses your request, you’ll have to wait three months before
you can ask the court again.

source:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ions/DG_069887

Calum