Points on licence

jamief · 8 Apr 2009 at 11:37

How long do points stay active for?

I have 4 points (SP30) from March 2006. I know they are still "on" my licence (5 years I believe), but do they become inactive after 3? I need to hire a van, and they always ask if you have a clean licence....

kefkef · 8 Apr 2009 at 11:41

Active for 4 years, stay on licence for 5 years, valid for inclusion in 'totting up' if you build up 12 points within 3 years all from date of offence.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/EndorsementsAndDisqualifications/DG_4022550

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/EndorsementsAndDisqualifications/DG_10022425

jamief · 8 Apr 2009 at 11:48

Bummer. Need to declare them to the van rental place! Hopefully they won't want a bigger deposit

Don't even think I could speed in a Ford Luton if I wanted to!

Jono · 8 Apr 2009 at 12:14

kefkef said:
Active for 4 years, stay on licence for 5 years, valid for inclusion in 'totting up' if you build up 12 points within 3 years all from date of offence.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/EndorsementsAndDisqualifications/DG_4022550

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/EndorsementsAndDisqualifications/DG_10022425

Boo I always thought they were active for 3 years, stay on licence for 4 and insurance keep asking for 5.

kefkef · 8 Apr 2009 at 12:37

Might just be me having a 'moment' and getting the insurance bit mixed up, thinking about it, they only mention it must be on the licence for 4 years and valid for totting up for 3 so you guys are probably right.

[TW]Fox · 8 Apr 2009 at 12:53

kefkef said:
Active for 4 years, stay on licence for 5 years

The only 5 year bit is most insurers require them to be declared for 5 years.