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Endorsement Offence Codes

The following table details the number of penalty points that a court may impose for a range of offences. It is worth bearing in mind however, that some of the offences listed below may also incur a disqualification.

Code Offence
Penalty
Points
Accident Offences
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
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 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 careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for analysis
3-11
CD71 Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for drug analysis
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 or passengers
3
Reckless/ Dangerous Driving
DD40 Dangerous driving
3-11
DD60 Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle
3-11
DD80 Causing death by dangerous driving
3-11
Drink or Drugs
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
DR31 Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for drug 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
DR61 Failure to supply a specimen for drug 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
Insurance Offences
IN10 Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks.
6-8
Licence Offences
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 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
3
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
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
Theft or Unauthorised Taking
UT50 Aggravated taking of a vehicle
3-11

Additional Offence Codes

  • Aiding, Abetting, Counselling or Procuring Offences
    As coded above, but with the end 0 changed to 2
  • Causing or Permitting Offences
    As coded above, but with the end 0 changed to 4
  • Inciting Offences
    As coded above, but with the end 0 changed to 6