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| 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 while disqualified by order of court | 6 |
| CARELESS DRIVING | | |
| CD10 | Driving without Due care and attention | 3 - 9 |
| CD20 | Driving without reasonable consideration for others | 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 |
| 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 | | |
| 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 | | |
| 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 DRUG DRIVING | | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| INSURANCE OFFENCES | | |
| IN10 Points | 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 |
| 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 LIMIT OFFENCES | | |
| 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 DIRECTIONS 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 |
If you have any points, convictions or endorsements on your driving licence you may often find that this stops you from renting a vehicle. When you are looking to hire a car with points on your licence you may be prevented from getting a vehicle as if you have a major endorsement, conviction or a particular number of points on your licence.
