Please could any one tell me how long these blasted convictions will stay on my licence for I've had them on there for at least 3 yrs since date of conviction and I don't know if I have to declare them any more. I have two IN's and 2 LC please some one help me kez. Bournemouth

How long do my penalty points last for?

Conviction for certain motoring offences can result in the endorsement of the driving licence with penalty points. Penalty points last 3 years from the date of the offence but remain on the licence for 4 years (11 years for drinking or drug offences).

If 12 or more points are accumulated within 3 years the driver will be disqualified; however the courts are given limited powers not to disqualify in exceptional circumstances. The 3-year term is measured from the date that the latest offence was committed.

After disqualification under the totting up procedure, the existing points will be removed from the licence but the licence will refer to the disqualification for 4 years (11 years for alcohol or drugs driving offences). A form to apply for the removal of penalty points is available from the Post Office.

So basically they stay for three years from the date of conviction

You only have to disclose your convictions to your insurance company for 5 years from the date you were convicted though I would check as some insurance companies may require it from the date you get your licence back after disqual