List of UK driving licence endorsements

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UK driving licences may be endorsed by order of the courts if the driver has been convicted of an offence concerned with driving or operating a vehicle. An endorsement may also be accompanied by a number of points which can remain on the licence for up to 12 years. If the total of points on a licence equals or exceeds 12, the courts may decide to ban a driver for a period of time. The list below, does not apply to Northern Ireland, see website below.

Code Description Penalty points Period endorsements remain on licence (years)
AC20 Failing to give particulars or to report an accident within 24 hours 5 - 10
DD10 Driving in a dangerous manner
LC50 Driving after a licence has been revoked or refused on medical ground
MS50 Motor racing on the highway
MW10 Contravention of Special Roads Regulations (excluding speed limits)
AC10 Failing to stop after an accident 5 - 10
AC30 Undefined accident offence
BA10 Driving while disqualified by order of Court
BA20 Driving while disqualified as under age
BA30 Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of Court
CD10 Driving without due care and attention
CD20 Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users
CD30 Driving without due care and attention/reasonable consideration
CD40 Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink Up to 10 11
CD50 Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs Up to 10 11
CD60 Causing death by careless driving when alcohol level above limit Up to 10 11
CD70 Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen Up to 10 11
CU10 Using a vehicle with defective brakes
CU20 Using a vehicle with defective parts or accessories
CU30 Using a vehicle with defective tyres
CU40 Using a vehicle with defective steering
CU50 Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers
CU60 Undefined failure to comply with Construction and Use Regulations
CU80 Using a mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle 3 4
DD20 Driving at a dangerous speed
DD30 Reckless Driving or Dangerous Driving
DD40 Driving in a dangerous manner at a dangerous speed or recklessly 4
DD50 Causing death by dangerous driving
DD60 Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle 4
DD70 Causing death by reckless driving
DD80 Causing death by dangerous driving 4
DR10 Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol concentration above limit 11
DR20 Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drink or drugs 11
DR30 Driving or attempting to drive then refusing to provide a specimen 11
DR40 In charge of a vehicle with alcohol concentration above limit 11
DR50 In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs
DR60 Failure to provide a specimen other than driving/ attempting to drive
DR70 Failing to provide specimen for breath test 4
DR80 Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs 11
DR90 In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs
IN10 Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks 6 - 8
LC10 Driving without a licence 3 - 6
LC20 Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence 3 - 6
LC30 Driving after making a false declaration about fitness (Licence Application) 3 - 6
LC40 Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability 3 - 6
MS10 Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position
MS20 Unlawful pillion riding
MS30 Playstreet Offence
MS40 Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight or refusing eyesight test
MS60 Offences not covered by other codes
MS70 Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight
MS80 Refusing to submit to an eyesight test
MS90 Failing to give information as to identity of driver etc.
PC10 Undefined contravention of Pedestrian crossing Regulations
PC20 Contravention of Pedestrian crossing Regulations with moving vehicle
PC30 Contravention of Pedestrian crossing Regulations Stationary vehicle
PL10 Provisional driver driving without 'L' Plates
PL20 Provisional driver not accompanied by a qualified person
PL30 Carrying a person not qualified
PL40 Drawing an unauthorised trailer
PL50 Undefined failure to comply with the conditions a Provisional Licence
SC19 Section 19 (Transport Act 1981) Disqualification
SC35 Section 35 (Transport Act 1981) Disqualification
SP10 Exceeding goods vehicle speed limit 3 - 6 4
SP20 Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle 3 - 6 4
SP30 Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road 3 - 6 4
SP40 Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit 3 - 6 4
SP50 Exceeding speed limit on a motorway 3 - 6 4
SP60 Undefined speed limit offence 3 - 6 4
TS10 Failing to comply with traffic light signals
TS20 Failing to comply with double white lines
TS30 Failing to comply with a 'Stop' sign
TS40 Failing to comply with directions of a constable or traffic warden
TS50 Failing to comply with a traffic sign (Excluding the above signs)
TS60 Failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign
TS70 Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction or sign
TT99 Disqualified for having more than 12 points in the “totting up” process
TT99 Disqualification due to 12 or more penalty points
UT10 Taking and driving away a vehicle without consent or attempt there at
UT20 Stealing or attempting to steal a vehicle
UT30 Going equipped for stealing or taking a motor vehicle
UT40 Taking or attempting to take a vehicle without consent
UT50 Aggravated Taking of a vehicle
XX99 Disqualified under 'totting-up' procedure
**99 Non-endorsable offence for which you can be disqualified (Criminal)

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