Went to buy a car last summer and did a test drive .unfortunately I crashed it with another car and paid huge amount of money. Because I didn’t had any insurance before the police produced me to the court. End result I got 6 points and 200 pounds charge. At the moment I am looking for a new job but I don’t know whether to mention this when I am applying for a job. Please help me
2006-08-24 02:22:59 · 16 answers · asked by man123470 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
U.K only plz
2006-08-24 02:23:36 · update #1
You are not required to say unless they specifically ask if you have points on your licence, or if you will require a clean licence to work for them.
They have no legal right to know what they were for, but as your licence will be endorsed with a code they can figure it out in the general area. ie, speeding / drunk etc. They have EVERY right to ask to see both parts of your licence (ID card & form) to verify information & check which classification of vehicles you can drive.
ps. If you were doing a test drive - the GARAGE has the insurance...NOT you.
It is also possible if a PRIVATE SALE, that because the owner (presumably insured) ALLOWED you to drive without your own insurance he is liable for at least part of the bill.
2006-08-24 02:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, yes it is a crimal conviction and so technically you MUST disclose this for 5 years...but only if asked, either verbally or in an application. If you're not asked you don't have to volunteer the information to them. If they ask and you lie then get found out you can be prosecuted as this is an offense (although its unlikely you'll ever face charges for it).
If you apply for a job and the do a CRB then no matter what convictions you have the only ones that will show up are the ones relative to the job. For example if you go for a driving job then your driving conviction will show up but if you were to go for a job in an office then it wouldn't. Also any charges currently pending ie if you're on bail or going through court proceedings, these ALWAYS show up on a CRB until you are wither convicted or let off.
Points only go onto your criminal record if its for a criminal offense such as no insurance, no license etc or if you get more than 12 points (called a totter) which then results in a driving ban which in itself is a criminal conviction and as such goes on your record.
The end result of all this, if its a driving job be honest with them, if its any other job then lie through your teeth and they will never know (unless you let it slip later).
2006-08-24 03:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by Bob Simons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be okay, unless you have to drive for that job, or you have to complete an application form which asks specifically about any convictions but it is not really a conviction I dont think is it? You will have to mention it if you are CRB checked..
2006-08-24 02:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by chromosone4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if it counts as a criminal conviction. I would check with your local police station on the categorisation of this crime, I though traffic offences were not criminal ones.
It would depend what you were being asked on the application form, if they ask if you've got any CRIMINAL convictions and it isn't a criminal conviction then don't declare it. If they ask about a MOTORING convictions, then you'll have to come clean.
2006-08-24 02:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by Ellie29UK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U only need to mention it if U get a driving job, or a job with a company car.
if not there's no real need to tell them, if they ask U specifically tho, U have to tell them, as they can fire U for lying on Ur application/interview
2006-08-24 09:53:44 · answer #5 · answered by caprilover79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was not a criminal act like theft, or asult. I would say you need not mention. Most companies will do background check anyway and will find it. Don't offer unless they ask about it. It is best to stay off negative subjects when going to interviews. Don't offer unless they ask.
2006-08-24 02:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless its driving a public service vehicle I would not worry about. That would not even show up on a criminal record, so happy job hunting and good luck :O)
2006-08-24 02:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by Wayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time only if u are applying for a driving job or get a comany car with ur job
2006-08-24 05:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by muffdiver24_7_365 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the question is asked on the application form or in interview "Do you have any motoring convictions or points on your licence" Then be honest. If the question is not asked, then you need not declare it.
2006-08-24 02:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by tizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are driving a company car, and are covered by company insurance, you have a legal duty to declare any endorsements.
2006-08-24 02:37:16 · answer #10 · answered by waycyber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋