Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > A Question about points on my license

[dave w]

Can anybody tell me how long points have to stay on my license for ??

I was once told that they are active ( counted ) for three years but have to show on your license for four years !

Is this correct or can any body tell me any different ?

To get them taken off my license, is it simply a case of sending it off to dvlc and / or is there a charge involved ?

Any comments on this will be greatly appreciated !

Cheers folks

Dave

[andyb]

Active for three years, on the licence for four. Reapply for licence after this and it'll be cleared.

Now why do Ins companies ask about the last 5 years?

[Guido]

Dave,

Andy is right.

To 'clear' your license of obsolete points you can phone the DVLA hotline and simply say you've lost your licence and need a replacement.

If you have a 'PHOTOCARD' licence you do not need to fill in any forms as they can produce a replacement there and then. It arrives in the post within a few days.

Call 0870 240 0009 between 0830 and 2030 Mon to Fri or 0800 - 1730 on Sat.

If memory serves me right payment of approx' £17 is required and you can pay by Switch, Delta Visa, Mastercard etc.

Regards, Gc