Do I have to tell my insurance company about a speed awareness course?
Do I have to tell my insurance company about a speed awareness course?
Do you need to tell your insurer if you go on a speed awareness course? Insurers have a wide range of criteria they use to assess the cost of your car insurance, so it’s best to check with your provider. There’s no need to tell LV= that you’re going on a speed awareness course, or that you’ve already attended one.
Why do insurance companies ask for 5 years convictions?
All convictions which result in an endorsement to a licence will need to be disclosed for at least five years.” An Aviva spokesman said: “We ask customers to declare convictions over the last five years because it gives us important information as to how they drive.
How long does a speed awareness course stay on record?
How long does the course stay on record? Your details are kept on a database held by the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme. If you’re caught speeding again within three years of taking a speed awareness course, you’re quite likely to receive a fine and penalty points straightaway.
Can I do a speed awareness course instead of points?
Drivers, depending upon the speed at which they were detected, may be invited to attend a Speed Awareness Course as an alternative to penalty points. This course can only be offered once in a period of three years from the last date of detection. You must book your course within 14 days following receipt of an offer.
Can u still drive with 12 points?
When you tot up to 12 or more points on your licence, you automatically fall to be disqualified for 6 months. You will have to go to court for this offence. The only way you can avoid a disqualification is if you plead Exceptional Hardship, and this is successful.
How many points can a lorry driver have?
From my experience of HGV drivers, you practically need 6 points on your licence before they’ll hire you.
How many points can you get when you first pass your test?
You’ll lose your licence if you reach six or more penalty points within two years of passing your first driving test. This includes any penalty points you had before passing the test, which are still valid.
How do I check my penalty points?
How do you find out how many penalty points you have on your driving licence? To find out how many penalty points are on your driving licence record, contact the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) at or email info@ndls.ie, and quote your driving licence number.
