When is the conviction "spent"?

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Sash

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Dear Sir

I was convicted of a morning after drink driving offence. This resulted in both a ban and a fine.

Since then I have attended a course and the ban was reduced.

When does the conviction become "spent"? - is it after the ban ends or does the 5 year rule apply due to the fine?

Thank you for your help.

Kind regards

Sash.
 
Sash,

Under section 34(3) of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 a conviction, for specified alcohol related driving offences, is relevant for sentencing for a period of 10 years. However, under the 1974 Act a conviction would be deemed spent after 5 years as a financial penalty was imposed by the Court in addition to the disqualification.

For further information please visit our web page on this at http://www.stephensons.co.uk/site/services/individuals/srvmotoring/rehabilitation_of_offenders_act/
 
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