Penalty Points & Codes
Accident Offences
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
AC10 | Failing to stop after an accident | 5 to 10 |
AC20 | Failing to give particulars or report an accident within 24 hours | 5 to 10 |
AC30 | Undefined accident offences | 4 to 9 |
Disqualified Driver
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
BA10 | Driving while disqualified by order of court | 6 |
BA30 | Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court | 6 |
Careless Driving
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
CD10 | Driving without due care and attention | 3 to 9 |
CD20 | Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users | 3 to 9 |
CD30 | Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users | 3 to 9 |
CD40 | Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink | 3 to 11 |
CD50 | Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs | 3 to 11 |
CD60 | Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit | 3 to 11 |
CD70 | Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis | 3 to 11 |
CD80 | Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving | 3 to 11 |
CD90 | Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers | 3 to 11 |
Construction & Use Offences
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
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CU10 | Using a vehicle with defective brakes | 3 |
CU20 | Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of use of unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) in a dangerous condition | 3 |
CU30 | Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s) | 3 |
CU40 | Using a vehicle with defective steering | 3 |
CU50 | Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers | 3 |
CU80 | Breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, mobile telephone etc | 3 |
Reckless/dangerous driving
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
DD10 | Causing serious injury by dangerous driving | 3 to 11 |
DD40 | Dangerous driving | 3 to 11 |
DD60 | Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle | 3 to 11 |
DD80 | Causing death by dangerous driving | 3 to 11 |
DD90 | Furious driving | 3 to 9 |
Drink or Drugs
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
DR10 | Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above limit | 3 to 11 |
DR20 | Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink | 3 to 11 |
DR30 | Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis | 3 to 11 |
DR31 | Driving or attempting to drive then refusing to give permission for analysis of a blood sample that was taken without consent due to incapacity | 3 to 11 |
DR61 | Refusing to give permission for analysis of a blood sample that was taken without consent due to incapacity in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive | 10 |
DR40 | In charge of a vehicle while alcohol level above limit | 10 |
DR50 | In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink | 10 |
DR60 | Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive | 10 |
DR70 | Failing to provide specimen for breath test | 4 |
DR80 | Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs | 3 to 11 |
DR90 | In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs | 10 |
Insurance Offences
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
IN10 | Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks | 6 to 8 |
Licence offences
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
LC20 | Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence | 3 to 6 |
LC30 | Driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence | 3 to 6 |
LC40 | Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability | 3 to 6 |
LC50 | Driving after a licence has been revoked or refused on medical grounds | 3 to 6 |
Miscellaneous Offences
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
MS10 | Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position | 3 |
MS20 | Unlawful pillion riding | 3 |
MS30 | Play street offences | 2 |
MS50 | Motor racing on the highway | 3 to 11 |
MS60 | Offences not covered by other codes (including offences relating to breach of requirements as to control of vehicle) | 3 |
MS70 | Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight | 3 |
MS80 | Refusing to submit to an eyesight test | 3 |
MS90 | Failure to give information as to identity of driver etc | 6 |
Motorway Offences
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
MW10 | Contravention of special roads regulations (excluding speed limits) | 3 |
Pedestrian crossings
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
PC10 | Undefined contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations | 3 |
PC20 | Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with moving vehicle | 3 |
PC30 | Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with stationary vehicle | 3 |
Speed limits
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
SP10 | Exceeding goods vehicle speed limits | 3 to 6 |
SP20 | Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles) | 3 to 6 |
SP30 | Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road | 3 to 6 |
SP40 | Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit | 3 to 6 |
SP50 | Exceeding speed limit on a motorway | 3 to 6 |
Traffic Direction & Signs
Code | Offence | Penalty points |
---|---|---|
TS10 | Failing to comply with traffic light signals | 3 |
TS20 | Failing to comply with double white lines | 3 |
TS30 | Failing to comply with ‘stop’ sign | 3 |
TS40 | Failing to comply with direction of a constable/warden | 3 |
TS50 | Failing to comply with traffic sign (excluding ‘stop’ signs, traffic lights or double white lines) | 3 |
TS60 | Failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign | 3 |
TS70 | Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction sign | 3 |