points on drivers licience

[paddywack68]

how long do points last on a drivers licence I have 3 points for switching my phone off while driving. and 6 points because my insurance company cancelled my policy without telling me so I need to know how long they will be on my licence for if anyone knows the true length no time wasters or jokers please thanks

[SeaJayPea]

With the exception of drink driving, all points last for three years. But you're not allowed to have them removed from it for a further year. Hope this doesn't waste your time.

[oldhamfan]

In spite of the above which is quite correct it is worth noting that most insurers will ask if you have had any convitcitons in the last 5 years, even if they are spent or removed.

[New Judge]

SeeJayPea is quite correct except that points is not an option for driving with excess alcohol (although it is an option for being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol). Driving with excess alcohol carries a mandatory twelve month minimum disqualification and if the magistrates find �special reasons� not to disqualify, no points are awarded.

The endorsement for excess alcohol lasts for ten years (in so far as a second offence within this time attracts a minimum three year ban) and can be removed after eleven years.