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Getting points removed from license

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  • ArsenalFC
    ArsenalFC Posts: 1,095 Forumite
    Seconded what balsingh said. No need to pay rip off fee.

    I recently changed from a paper license to a photocard because of address change and had to enclosed a cheque for £19. However, they returned the cheque saying there is no fee to pay this time! Result.
  • fatboyonadiet
    fatboyonadiet Posts: 5,400 Forumite
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    Just wanted to get them removed a year earlier but because of the charges probably won't bother
    2p off is still 2p off!
  • balsingh
    balsingh Posts: 1,501 Forumite
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    Just wanted to get them removed a year earlier but because of the charges probably won't bother

    Remember, even if you get them removed from the license after 4 years, , if your insurer asks you to declare all convictions for 5 years, you still have to declare them.
    If you found my comment helpful, please click the 'Thanks' button below :T
  • Cumbrian_Male
    Cumbrian_Male Posts: 1,513 Forumite
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    balsingh wrote:
    Remember, even if you get them removed from the license after 4 years, , if your insurer asks you to declare all convictions for 5 years, you still have to declare them.

    has anyone ever challenged this under the rehabilitation of offenders act?

    points / conviction valid for 4 years but stay on licencce for 5.

    under the act you don't legally have to declare "spent" convictions so why do they stay on for an additional year? does this constitute a breach of ones human rights?
    I have a cunning plan!
    Proud to be dealing with my debts.

  • Mark7799
    Mark7799 Posts: 4,805 Forumite
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    Wait until you have another reason to want a new license (address change etc) and get it done then. In the meantime, why worry?
    Gwlad heb iaith, gwlad heb galon
  • fatboyonadiet
    fatboyonadiet Posts: 5,400 Forumite
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    balsingh wrote:
    Remember, even if you get them removed from the license after 4 years, , if your insurer asks you to declare all convictions for 5 years, you still have to declare them.
    No point in this at all then! Thanks all for your help anyway...
    2p off is still 2p off!
  • Aletank
    Aletank Posts: 569 Forumite
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    I remember reading on this forum that if you apply for a Provisional HGV or PSV License which is free, your license will come back with the points removed if you are over the 4/5 year time spell
  • MORPH3US
    MORPH3US Posts: 4,906 Forumite
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    has anyone ever challenged this under the rehabilitation of offenders act?

    I thought the rahabilitation of offenders act said that convictions were spent after 7 years (3 1/2 for under 18's)?

    M
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