March 1, 2012

Motoring Penalty Codes And Points


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Convicted Driver Insurance

Below is a list of the different motoring codes used for Convicted Drivers.

Accident Offences

AC10
Failing to stop after an accident
5-10

AC20
Failing to give particulars or report an accident within 24hrs
5-10

AC30
Undefined accident offences
4-9

Disqualified driver

BA10
Driving whilst disqualified by order of court
6

BA30
Attempting to drive whilst disqualified by order of court
6

Careless Driving

CD10
Driving without due care and attention
3-9

CD20
Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users
3-9

CD30
Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users
3-9

CD40
Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink
3-11

CD50
Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drugs
3-11

CD60
Causing death through careless driving with alcohol level above the limit
3-11

CD70
Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for analysis
3-11

CD80
Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving
3-11

CD90
Causing death by driving: unlicenced, disqualified, or uninsured drivers
3-11

Construction and Use offences

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 of passengers
3

CU80
Using a mobile phone whilst driving a motor vehicle
3

Reckless/Dangerous Driving

Code

DD40
Dangerous Driving
3-11*

DD60
Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle
3-11*

DD80
Causing death by dangerous driving
3-11*

DD90
Furious driving
3-9

*where the court chooses not to disqualify as a result of special reasons

Drink or Drugs

DR10
Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above the limit
3-11*

DR20
Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink
3-11*

DR30
Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis
3-11*

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
3-11

DR90
In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs
10

*when the court chooses not to disqualify as a result of special reasons

Insurance offences

IN10
Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks
6-8

Licence offenses

LC20
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
3-6

LC30
Driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence
3-6

LC40
Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability
3-6

LC50
Driving after a licence has been revoked or refused on medical grounds
3-6

Miscellaneous Offences

MS10
Leaving vehicle in a dangerous position
3

MS20
Unlawful pillion riding
3

MS30
Play street offences
2

MS40
Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight or refusing to submit to a test
3

MS50
Motor racing on the highway
3-11

MS60
Offences not covered by other codes
As appropriate

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

MW10
Contravention of Special Roads Regulations (excluding speed limits)
3

Pedestrian Crossings

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

SP10
Exceeding goods vehicle speed limits
3-6

SP20
Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles)
3-6

SP30
Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road
3-6

SP40
Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit
3-6

SP50
Exceeding speed limit on a motorway
3-6

SP60
Undefined speed limit offence
3-6

Traffic Direction and Signs

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

Special Code

TT99
To signify a disqualification under totting-up procedure. If the total of penalty points reaches 12 or more within 3 years, the driver is liable to be disqualified

Theft or Unauthorised Taking

UT50
Aggravated taking of a vehicle
3-11*

*where the court chooses not to disqualify as a result of special reasons

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