old points on licence and how they affect new ones

[Apache]

Still got an old Sp30 from 07/01/00 and have just been served NIP for 23 July, fecking efficient with these aint they?

Will it affect the outcome of the new one or should I get em removed sharpish?

[5ltr-chim]

Sorry mate - you can't get them removed yet..

Valid for 3 years - MUST remain on license for 4 years and ins Co usually want to know for 5yrs.

If you go to court - Usually the clerk will read out any that are listed and declare them spent/expired. The magistrates should then ignore them - but I know this isn't always the case (proving they've fined/endorsed based on inclusion is difficult/nigh on impossible).

[Apache]

thanks for the info mate.............feel much better now

[lucozade]

I was in court on Thursday and my expired ones, i.e. over three years old did not get read out in court. They are only taken into account should totting up apply.

[s2art]

Hmmm, is there a human rights issue here? They get to see your previous convictions before making a judgement. Thats a no-no isnt it?

[MilnerR]

s2art said:

Hmmm, is there a human rights issue here? They get to see your previous convictions before making a judgement. Thats a no-no isnt it?

Only for real criminals or so it seems. motorists also have to incriminate themselves as well; another legal no-no!

[Mr E]

MilnerR said:

s2art said: Hmmm, is there a human rights issue here? They get to see your previous convictions before making a judgement. Thats a no-no isnt it? Only for real criminals or so it seems. motorists also have to incriminate themselves as well; another legal no-no!

That's what I thought as well. 3 prior murders. Up for murder. Jury not allowed to know about previous form.....

....no jury of course for speeding.

[-bacchus-]

I was taken to court, and the magistrate certainly knew how many points I had.(at the time 3)
He said to me, that instead of 4 points and a big fine he was going to give me 7 points (taking my score to 10)
His reason for this -
"The fine won't really have that much effect on you.
Hopefully as you will be on 10 points - and risk losing your licence for a 3 point fixed penalty. It will make you think before breaking the law....."

This was 5 years ago though - just thought I'd share it.
Hated that bloody magistrate for years afterwards.