How long do points last?

Jasper · 12-07-2006, 08:31

i was driving so well about 2 months after my test that a sneaky police officer decided that i should get some points. 3, to be precise. not for speeding. how long do they last?

i was having a chat with a mate, and he seemed to think that they last for 2 years, which i thought didn't sound right. on most insurance quotes, you have to mention any in the last 5 years, so i guess that's the important bit!

Jasper · 12-07-2006, 08:55

TS10 is my code of doom.

went over an amber light...the copper thought it was red - points please!

Feek · 12-07-2006, 09:06

And why do the Police never stop you and say 'the way you took that roundabout was totally wicked, well done' and then check your licence and take off points for good driving.

Will · 12-07-2006, 09:46

Bear in mind that insurance companies usually ask if you've had any convictions or points in the last 5 years.

Will · 12-07-2006, 10:10

/slowly walks out of thread...

Jasper · 12-07-2006, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilly

Do you know what totting up means?

no...i take it you're able to elaborate

lol Will

Matblack · 12-07-2006, 13:00

If you total over 12 (I think) points you are instantly disqualifed, thats totting.

MB

Will · 12-07-2006, 13:03

As opposed to totty - whereas the more you have the better it is

Jasper · 12-07-2006, 15:43

ah cool. well, touch wood, i've only got those 3 points...it's just for the record because i was having a debate about it

can't wait til my 5 years is up...it wont take as long to fill out my car insurance quote form!

Dr. Z · 12-07-2006, 20:39

TS10 is something that wont be held in the same regard as an SP30 by your insurance company. Your first 3 gold stars for an SP30 are usually ignored or dont affect your insurance premium. Gold stars for darting through red lights are taken a bit more seriously.

Will be interesting to see how this affects your premium!

12-07-2006, 08:31	#1
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	How long do points last? i was driving so well about 2 months after my test that a sneaky police officer decided that i should get some points. 3, to be precise. not for speeding. how long do they last? i was having a chat with a mate, and he seemed to think that they last for 2 years, which i thought didn't sound right. on most insurance quotes, you have to mention any in the last 5 years, so i guess that's the important bit!

12-07-2006, 09:06	#3
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	And why do the Police never stop you and say 'the way you took that roundabout was totally wicked, well done' and then check your licence and take off points for good driving. __________________

12-07-2006, 09:46	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Bear in mind that insurance companies usually ask if you've had any convictions or points in the last 5 years. __________________ *No No!*

12-07-2006, 10:10	#5
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	/slowly walks out of thread... __________________ *No No!*

12-07-2006, 13:00	#7
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	If you total over 12 (I think) points you are instantly disqualifed, thats totting. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

12-07-2006, 08:55	#2
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	TS10 is my code of doom. went over an amber light...the copper thought it was red - points please!

12-07-2006, 13:03	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	As opposed to totty - whereas the more you have the better it is __________________ *No No!*

12-07-2006, 15:43	#9
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	ah cool. well, touch wood, i've only got those 3 points...it's just for the record because i was having a debate about it can't wait til my 5 years is up...it wont take as long to fill out my car insurance quote form!

12-07-2006, 20:39	#10
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	TS10 is something that wont be held in the same regard as an SP30 by your insurance company. Your first 3 gold stars for an SP30 are usually ignored or dont affect your insurance premium. Gold stars for darting through red lights are taken a bit more seriously. Will be interesting to see how this affects your premium! __________________

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