In America, in certain circumstances, they get "drive to work" privileges if they are banned. We had a gent from the colonies in front of us once for drink driving and, after being told he couldn't drive for 12 months, he asked "I get to drive to work, right?". The chair told him "No, you get...
You may be thinking of "Exceptional Hardship" which can be put forward as a reason not to disqualify for totting (normally if you amass 12 points in a certain period you will be disqualified). The defendant will have to show that a disqualification would be unduly onerous; losings ones job as a...
You will not get off a drink driving disqualification because you need the car for work; losing your job because of a disqualification is NOT considered exceptional hardship in itself, it's an unfortunate consequence of your actions.
Concurrent sentences are usually awarded when the offences...