I don't know the facts of the guy with 62 points, but when I was summoned to Wakefield magistrates court the guy after me was due to receive 42 points due to legal issues with his fleet of taxis (mainly insurance related).
Now the guidelines say he has to receive all those points, but you could argue he has made only one 'none dangerous' mistake and doesn't deserve to lose his livelihood as a result.
I'm reformed now, but back when I was driving 70,000miles a year. I accrued 11pts over three years. I've been clean now for 9years! :-)