Endorsement offence codes
- The following is a guide to the number of penalty points a court may impose, it does not reflect the fact that some offences may incur a disqualification.
- These codes are recorded from information supplied by the courts - any queries about them should be addressed to the courts which imposed them.
Accident offences
Offence codes AC10 to AC30 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| AC10 | Failing to stop after an accident | 5-10 |
| AC20 | Failing to give particulars or to report an accident within 24 hours | 5-10 |
| AC30 | Undefined accident offences | 4-9 |
Disqualified driver
Offence codes BA10 and BA30 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| 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
Offence codes CD10 to CD30 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Offence codes CD40 to CD70 must stay on a driving licence for eleven years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| CD40 | Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink | 3-11 |
| CD50 | Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs | 3-11 |
| CD60 | Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit | 3-11 |
| CD70 | Causing death by carless driving then failing to supply a specimen for | 3-11 |
Offence codes CD80 and CD90 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| CD80 | Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving | 3-11 |
| CD90 | Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers | 3-11 |
Construction and use offences
Offence codes CU10 to CU80 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Using a mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle | 3 |
Reckless/dangerous driving
Offence codes DD40 to DD80 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Drink or drugs
Offence codes DR10 to DR30 must stay on a driving licence for eleven years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| DR10 | Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above 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 |
Offence codes DR40 to DR70 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 attemptin to drive | 10 |
| DR70 | Failing to provide specimen for breath test | 4 |
Offence code DR80 must stay on a driving licence for eleven years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| DR80 | Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs | 3-11 |
Offence code DR90 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| DR90 | In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs | 10 |
Insurance offences
Offence code IN10 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| IN10 | Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks. | 6-8 |
Licence offences
Offence codes LC20 to LC50 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Offence codes MS10 to MS90 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| 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 | 3-11 |
| 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
Offence code MW10 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| MW10 | Contravention of special roads regulations (excluding speed limits) | 3 |
Pedestrian crossings
Offence codes PC10 to PC30 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| 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
Offence codes SP10 to SP50 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Traffic direction and signs
Offence codes TS10 to TS70 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| 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 |
Special code
Offence code TT99 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence |
|---|---|
| TT99 | To signify a disqualification under 'totting-up' procedure. If the total of penalty points reaches 12 or more within three years, the driver is liable to be disqualified |
Theft or unauthorised taking
Offence codes UT50 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| UT50 | Aggravated taking of a vehicle | 3-11 |
Aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring
Offences as coded, but with 0 changed to 2 eg LC10 becomes LC12.
Causing or permitting
Offences as coded, but with 0 changed to 4 eg LC10 becomes LC14.
Inciting
Offences as coded, but with the end 0 changed to 6 eg DD40 becomes DD46.
Source - Direct.gov.uk
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