What happens if I have 9 points, but accept the conditional offer/Fixed Penalty Notice anyway?
In theory, the staff in the Process Section should spot that you do not meet the criteria, reject your acceptance and issue a Court Summons. In those circumstances, both your payment and your licence should be returned. However, if the Process Unit fail to appreciate that you do not meet the criteria and process your acceptance, your licence will be returned with the additional points added, taking you to a total of 12 or more. Consequently, as no disqualification has been imposed by the Court, you are entitled to continue driving. A totting up ban can only be applied by the Court, not the Process Unit, which is why your acceptance should be rejected and the matter referred to Court.
