car insurance conviction help

stokefan

i got done for drink driving 5 years ago (it was morning after, but still no excuse my mistake)

anyway i was wondering whether i need to declare this now, as many places online only ask for details from the last 5 years, but the dr10 will remain on my licence for a further 6 years

vikingaero

I think DD convictions take 11 years to be spent.

Rolandtheroadie

They take 10 years to be spent but 11 years to come off. As you say, a company asks for any accidents or convictions in the past 5 years, I wouldnt be declaring it.

vikingaero

scotsman4th wrote: »

They take 10 years to be spent but 11 years to come off. As you say, a company asks for any accidents or convictions in the past 5 years, I wouldnt be declaring it.

You wouldn't declare a conviction that hasn't been spent?!:eek: It's still a current conviction.

stokefan

yup i know it takes 10-11 years, but online there is no option to declare any conviction thats longer than 5 years

vikingaero

stokefan wrote: »

yup i know it takes 10-11 years, but online there is no option to declare any conviction thats longer than 5 years

Why not ring them and ask? You don't have to give your online details, just pose as a potential customer.

wannaberich41

I agree with Viking, just give them a call and advise them that you havent got the option and see what they say.

reduceditem

You certainly do not need to declare this. It's wiped from your license after 4 years from the date of offence. Insurers ask about the last 5 years.

Armengar

From the DVLA

Offence codes DR10 to DR30 must stay on a driving licence for eleven years from date of conviction

If an insurance company wishes you to declare any convictions in the last five years then do so but there is no requirement to OVERSTATE your convictions.

LandyAndy

Your current insurers, who know about the conviction, may pass the information to your new insurers when asked to confirm your declared insurance history.

dacouch

The conviction is regarded as "Rehabilitated" after 5 years from the conviction date unless there was a jail sentance involved or the the ban was longer than 5 years.

So you do not need to declare it to your Insurers if it fits the above, however it stays on your licence for longer for the DVLA and Court purposes