Each endorsement has a special code and is given ‘penalty points’ on a scale from 1 to 11. You get more points for more serious offences.

The table shows the offence codes that can be put on your driving record. It also shows how many penalty points you can get for them. Some offences may also involve a disqualification.

Offence codes and penalty points must stay on your driving record for 4 or 11 years depending on the offence.

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 5 to 10 AC20 Failing to give particulars or report an accident within 24 hours 5 to 10 AC30 Undefined accident offences 4 to 9

Disqualified driver

Codes BA10 and BA30 must 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 6 BA30 Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court 6

Codes BA40 and BA60 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the conviction.

Code Offence Penalty points BA40 Causing death by driving while disqualified 3 to 11 BA60 Causing serious injury by driving while disqualified 3 to 11

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 3 to 9 CD20 Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users 3 to 9 CD30 Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users 3 to 9

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 3 to 11 CD50 Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs 3 to 11 CD60 Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit 3 to 11 CD70 Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis 3 to 11

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 3 to 11 CD90 Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers 3 to 11

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 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 Breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, such as using a mobile phone 3 to 6

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 3 to 11 DD40 Dangerous driving 3 to 11 DD60 Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle 3 to 11 DD80 Causing death by dangerous driving 3 to 11 DD90 Furious driving 3 to 9

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 3 to 11 DR20 Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink 3 to 11 DR30 Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis 3 to 11 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 3 to 11 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 10

Codes DR40 to DR70 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 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 co-operate with a preliminary test 4

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 3 to 11 DG60 Causing death by careless driving with drug level above the limit 3 to 11 DR80 Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs 3 to 11

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 10 DR70 Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test 4 DR90 In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs 10

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 6 to 8

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 3 to 6 LC30 Driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence 3 to 6 LC40 Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability 3 to 6 LC50 Driving after a licence has been cancelled (revoked) or refused on medical grounds 3 to 6

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 3 MS20 Unlawful pillion riding 3 MS30 Play street offences 2 MS50 Motor racing on the highway 3 to 11 MS60 Offences not covered by other codes (including offences relating to breach of requirements as to control of vehicle) 3 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

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) 3

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 3 PC20 Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with moving vehicle 3 PC30 Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with stationary vehicle 3

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 3 to 6 SP20 Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles) 3 to 6 SP30 Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road 3 to 6 SP40 Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit 3 to 6 SP50 Exceeding speed limit on a motorway 3 to 6

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 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

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 or the Isle of Man. 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

Aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring offences

For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 2.

For example, code LC20 (driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence) becomes code LC22 on your driving record if you have helped someone to do this.

Causing or permitting offences

For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 4.

For example, LC20 (driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence) becomes LC24 on your licence if you’ve caused or permitted someone to do this.

Inciting offences

For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 6.

For example, DD40 (dangerous driving) becomes DD46 on your driving record if you’ve incited someone to do this.