Q368: How long will the penalty points/endorsement stay on my licence?
4 years from the date of offence for endorsement codes |
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Code |
Offence |
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 |
BA10 |
Driving while disqualified by order of court |
6 |
BA30 |
Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court |
6 |
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 |
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 tyres |
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, such as using a mobile phone |
3 to 6 |
DR40 |
In charge of a vehicle while alcohol level above limit (If a disqualification isn't imposed) |
10 |
DR50 |
In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink (If a disqualification isn't imposed) |
10 |
DR60 |
Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive (If a disqualification isn't imposed) |
10 |
DR70 |
Failing to provide specimen for breath test (If a disqualification isn't imposed) |
4 |
DG40 |
In charge of a vehicle while drug level above specified limit (If a disqualification isn't imposed) |
10 |
DR90 |
In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs (If a disqualification isn't imposed) |
10 |
IN10 |
Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks |
6 to 8 |
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 cancelled (revoked) or refused on medical grounds |
3 to 6 |
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 |
MW10 |
Contravention of special roads regulations (excluding speed limits) (Motorway offences) |
3 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
UT50 |
Aggravated taking of a vehicle |
3 to 11 |
4 years from the date of conviction for endorsement codes |
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Code |
Offence |
Points |
BA40 |
Causing death by driving while disqualified |
3 to 11 |
BA60 |
Causing serious injury by driving while disqualified |
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 |
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 |
DR40 |
In charge of a vehicle while alcohol level above limit (If a disqualification is imposed) |
10 |
DR50 |
In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink (If a disqualification is imposed) |
10 |
DR60 |
Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive (If a disqualification is imposed) |
10 |
DR70 |
Failing to provide specimen for breath test (If a disqualification is imposed) |
4 |
DG40 |
In charge of a vehicle while drug level above specified limit (If a disqualification is imposed) |
10 |
DR90 |
In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs (If a disqualification is imposed) |
10 |
TT99 |
Disqualification under 'totting-up' - if the total of penalty points reaches 12 or more within 3 years, the driver can be disqualified. |
NA |
11 years from the date of conviction for endorsement codes |
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Code |
Offence |
Points |
CD40 |
Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink |
3 to 11 |
CD50 |
Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drugs |
3 to 11 |
CD60 |
Causing death through 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 |
DR10 |
Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above the prescribed 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 |
DG10 |
Driving or attempting to drive with drug level above the specified limit |
3 to 11 |
DG60 |
Causing death by careless driving with drug level above the limit |
3 to 11 |
DG80 |
Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs |
3 to 11 |