When does the conviction become spent?

[dvb723]

My ban ends on October 23rd and I'm reading and hearing different stories of when my ban will become spent.

Because of my work and applying for other jobs I am now worried.

I received 22 months + DD driving course to reduce the ban + £750 fine

Could someone shed some light whether it'll become spent on October 23rd, or in 5 years time?

 

[shouldaknownbetter]

My ban ends on October 23rd and I'm reading and hearing different stories of when my ban will become spent.

Because of my work and applying for other jobs I am now worried.

I received 22 months + DD driving course to reduce the ban + £750 fine

Could someone shed some light whether it'll become spent on October 23rd, or in 5 years time?

It's 5 years from the date of​ conviction. But stays on your driving licence record for 11 years. If you're asked in a job interview, that DOES NOT require a DBS, you need not declare it after the 5 years because it's considered spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. If you are applying for a job that requires a DBS, you will still need to declare it but (from my own personal experience) a lot of employers are not particularly bothered. Obviously it would depend upon the exact nature of the role that you are applying for but a lot of employers are concerned with theft, fraud, assault, sex offenses etc and as I was told in interview (where a DBS was required) "We don't care about a drink driving conviction!". (A relief to hear!)
It's quite confusing because there seem to be a lot of 'if's and but's' but I hope this helps a little.