I picked up 5 points for speeding in September '98, and was wondering if I can send my licence off yet to get a nice clean one? I know that insurance companies ask for convictions for the previous 5 years, but wasn't sure whether the points actually have to appear for 3 or 4 years? Anyone know?
Cheers Leigh (The offence was 99mph on a deserted 70mph dual carriageway, btw, dry bright sunny day etc etc yadda yadda... :rolleyes: ;) ) |
Points are Valid for 3 years but stay on for an extra year before they can be removed
Phil |
4 years from date of conviction...
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From the DVLA site (the last para applies to you) :
1. Endorsement Guide Endorsements must remain on a licence for 11 years from date of conviction if the offence is :- drinking/drugs and driving (shown on the licence as DR10, DR20, DR30 and DR80). causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink/drugs (shown on the licence as CD40,CD50 and CD60). causing death by careless driving, then failing to provide a specimen for analysis (shown on the licence as CD70). or 4 years from date of conviction if the offence is as listed below :- reckless/dangerous driving (shown on the licence as DD40,DD60 and DD80), offences resulting in disqualification. disqualified from holding a full licence until a driving test has been passed. or 4 years from the date of offence in all other cases. At the appropriate time you can apply to remove your endorsement(s) from your licence by completing a D1 application form and sending the appropriate fee (if you do not hold a photocard licence, you will also have to complete a photocard application form D750) both forms are available from Post Offices. |
Indeed, my 5 points from March 98 all gone now.
(89.8mph in a 70, Policeman said: "Sir do you know the maximum speed for towing a trailer is 60 mph"....) Oh well |
Thanks peeps, looks like I'm stuck with them until May 2002, (date of offence) :( D'you know 5 points put my insurance premium up by 15%! :eek:
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