Date of offence or conviction? (Speeding)

Date of offence or conviction? (Speeding)

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crofty1984

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15,930 posts

205 months

Tuesday 23rd April
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Hello all,
I did a naughty speed nearly 5 years ago and had to go to magistrates court for a short ban. Totally my fault and I've been driving like an angel since.
I'm looking at insurance - it's getting to the point where the offence in May 2019 is past 5 years, but the conviction is not (can't remember if it was the following October or march). Do I have to declare it to the insurance company? I don't know if they go from the court date or the offence date.
Thanks,
A much slower Crofty

crofty1984

Original Poster:

15,930 posts

205 months

Tuesday 23rd April
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In case anyone comes across this in the future, MCN compare specifically ask for date of CONVICTION so I put it on there. Out of interest I had a look at if it was without and the difference was about 25 quid (368 vs 340 with the same insurer). Obviously I'll be getting the insurance with the full truth!