Accident offences:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
AC10 Failing to stop after an accident
AC20 Failing to give particulars or report an accident within 24 hours
AC30 Undefined accident offences
Disqualified driver:
Codes must BA10 and BA30 stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
BA10 Driving while disqualified by order of court
BA30 Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court
Careless driving:
Codes CD10 to CD30 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
CD10 Driving without due care and attention
CD20 Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users
CD30 Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users
Codes CD40 to CD70 must stay on a driving record for 11 years from the date of the conviction.
Code Offence Penalty points
CD40 Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink
CD50 Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs
CD60 Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit
CD70 Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis
Codes CD80 and CD90 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the conviction.
Code Offence Penalty points
CD80 Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving
CD90 Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers
Construction and use offences:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
CU10 Using a vehicle with defective brakes
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
CU30 Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)
CU40 Using a vehicle with defective steering
CU50 Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers
CU80 Breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, mobile telephone etc
Reckless/dangerous driving:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the conviction.
Code Offence Penalty points
DD10 Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
DD40 Dangerous driving
DD60 Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle
DD80 Causing death by dangerous driving
DD90 Furious driving Drink
Codes DR10 to DR61 must stay on a driving record for 11 years from the date of the conviction.
Code Offence Penalty points
DR10 Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above limit
DR20 Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink
DR30 Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis
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
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
Codes DR40 to DR70 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
DR40 In charge of a vehicle while alcohol level above limit
DR50 In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink
DR60 Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive
DR70 Failing to provide specimen for breath test
Drugs:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 11 years from the date of the conviction.
Code Offence Penalty points
DG10 Driving or attempting to drive with drug level above the specified limit
DG60 Causing death by careless driving with drug level above the limit
DR80 Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence or 4 years from date of conviction where a disqualification is imposed.
Code Offence Penalty points
DG40 In charge of a vehicle while drug level above specified limit
DR90 In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs
Insurance offences:
Code IN10 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
IN10 Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks
Licence offences:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
LC20 Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
LC30 Driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence
LC40 Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability
LC50 Driving after a licence has been revoked or refused on medical grounds
Miscellaneous offences:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
MS10 Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position
MS20 Unlawful pillion riding
MS30 Play street offences
MS50 Motor racing on the highway
MS60 Offences not covered by other codes (including offences relating to breach of requirements as to control of vehicle)
MS70 Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight
MS80 Refusing to submit to an eyesight test
MS90 Failure to give information as to identity of driver etc
Motorway offences:
Code MW10 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
MW10 Contravention of special roads regulations (excluding speed limits)
Pedestrian crossings:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
PC10 Undefined contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations
PC20 Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with moving vehicle
PC30 Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with stationary vehicle
Speed limits:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
SP10 Exceeding goods vehicle speed limits
SP20 Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles)
SP30 Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road
SP40 Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit
SP50 Exceeding speed limit on a motorway
Traffic direction and signs:
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
TS10 Failing to comply with traffic light signals
TS20 Failing to comply with double white lines
TS30 Failing to comply with ‘stop’ sign
TS40 Failing to comply with direction of a constable/warden
TS50 Failing to comply with traffic sign (excluding ‘stop’ signs, traffic lights or double white lines)
TS60 Failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign
TS70 Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction sign
Special code:
Code TT99 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of conviction.
It shows disqualification under ‘totting-up’ – if the total of penalty points reaches 12 or more within 3 years, the driver can be disqualified.
Theft or unauthorised taking
Code UT50 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
Code Offence Penalty points
UT50 Aggravated taking of a vehicle 3 to 11
‘Mutual recognition’ codes:
You’ll get an ‘MR’ code on your driving record if you’re disqualified while driving in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. Your disqualification period will also be valid in GB and will stay on your record for 4 years from the date of conviction.
Code Offence
MR09 Reckless or dangerous driving (whether or not resulting in death, injury or serious risk)
MR19 Wilful failure to carry out the obligation placed on driver after being involved in a road accident (hit or run)
MR29 Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substance affecting or diminishing the mental and physical abilities of a driver
MR39 Driving a vehicle faster than the permitted speed
MR49 Driving a vehicle whilst disqualified
MR59 Other conduct constituting an offence for which a driving disqualification has been imposed by the State of Offence
