The code on the letter, decoded.
Every endorsement carries a code, SP30, MS90, DR10, and the code decides the points, the route and how long it follows you. Type yours, or scan the list; each code has its own page, from the official table. For a code not listed here yet, the decoder covers the full official list.
AC10
Failing to stop after an accident
5 to 10 pts
AC20
Failing to give particulars or report an accident within 24 hours
5 to 10 pts
AC30
Undefined accident offences
4 to 9 pts
BA10
Driving while disqualified by order of court
6 pts
BA30
Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court
6 pts
BA40
Causing death by driving while disqualified
3 to 11 pts
BA60
Causing serious injury by driving while disqualified
3 to 11 pts
CD10
Driving without due care and attention
3 to 9 pts
CD20
Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users
3 to 9 pts
CD30
Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users
3 to 9 pts
CD33
Causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving
3 to 11 pts
CD40
Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink
3 to 11 pts
CD50
Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs
3 to 11 pts
CD60
Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit
3 to 11 pts
CD70
Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis
3 to 11 pts
CD80
Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving
3 to 11 pts
CD90
Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers
3 to 11 pts
CU10
Using a vehicle with defective brakes
3 pts
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 pts
CU30
Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)
3 pts
CU40
Using a vehicle with defective steering
3 pts
CU50
Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers
3 pts
CU80
Breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, such as using a mobile phone
3 to 6 pts
DD10
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
3 to 11 pts
DD40
Dangerous driving
3 to 11 pts
DD60
Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle
3 to 11 pts
DD80
Causing death by dangerous driving
3 to 11 pts
DD90
Furious driving
3 to 9 pts
DG10
Driving or attempting to drive with drug level above the specified limit
3 to 11 pts
DG40
In charge of a vehicle while drug level above specified limit
10 pts
DG60
Causing death by careless driving with drug level above the limit
3 to 11 pts
DR10
Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above limit
3 to 11 pts
DR20
Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink
3 to 11 pts
DR30
Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis
3 to 11 pts
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 pts
DR40
In charge of a vehicle while alcohol level above limit
10 pts
DR50
In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink
10 pts
DR60
Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive
10 pts
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 pts
DR70
Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test
4 pts
DR80
Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs
3 to 11 pts
DR90
In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs
10 pts
IN10
Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks
6 to 8 pts
LC20
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
3 to 6 pts
LC30
Driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence
3 to 6 pts
LC40
Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability
3 to 6 pts
LC50
Driving after a licence has been cancelled (revoked) or refused on medical grounds
3 to 6 pts
MR09
Reckless or dangerous driving (whether or not resulting in death, injury or serious risk)
ban
MR19
Wilful failure to carry out the obligation placed on driver after being involved in a road accident (hit or run)
ban
MR29
Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substance affecting or diminishing the mental and physical abilities of a driver
ban
MR39
Driving a vehicle faster than the permitted speed
ban
MR49
Driving a vehicle whilst disqualified
ban
MR59
Other conduct constituting an offence for which a driving disqualification has been imposed by the State of Offence
ban
MS10
Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position
3 pts
MS20
Unlawful pillion riding
3 pts
MS30
Play street offences
2 pts
MS50
Motor racing on the highway
3 to 11 pts
MS60
Offences not covered by other codes (including offences relating to breach of requirements as to control of vehicle)
3 pts
MS70
Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight
3 pts
MS80
Refusing to submit to an eyesight test
3 pts
MS90
Failure to give information as to identity of driver
6 pts
MW10
Contravention of special roads regulations (excluding speed limits)
3 pts
NE96
Disqualification imposed under the Child Support, Pensions & Social Security Act 2000
ban
NE97
Non-endorsable offence with a possible on-going reduction in the disqualification period. Non-endorsable offence as a result of interim disqualification not being sentenced within 6 months
ban
NE98
Non-endorsable miscellaneous offences from 1 January 2004. Power under Section 146 of the Power of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 to order a defendant to be disqualified from driving - Anti-Social Behaviour
ban
NE99
Mutually recognised disqualifications obtained in Northern Ireland or Isle of Man
ban
PC10
Undefined contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations
3 pts
PC20
Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with moving vehicle
3 pts
PC30
Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with stationary vehicle
3 pts
SP10
Exceeding goods vehicle speed limits
3 to 6 pts
SP20
Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles)
3 to 6 pts
SP30
Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road
3 to 6 pts
SP40
Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit
3 to 6 pts
SP50
Exceeding speed limit on a motorway
3 to 6 pts
TS10
Failing to comply with traffic light signals
3 pts
TS20
Failing to comply with double white lines
3 pts
TS30
Failing to comply with 'stop' sign
3 pts
TS40
Failing to comply with direction of a constable/warden
3 pts
TS50
Failing to comply with traffic sign (excluding 'stop' signs, traffic lights or double white lines)
3 pts
TS60
Failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign
3 pts
TS70
Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction sign
3 pts
TT99
Disqualification under totting-up (12 or more penalty points within 3 years)
ban
UT50
Aggravated taking of a vehicle
3 to 11 pts
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