Accident offences
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from the date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 028 | Failing to stop-injury accident | 5-10 |
| 50 08 031 | Failing to give particulars-damage only accident | 5-10 |
| 50 08 032 | Failing to stop-injury accident | 5-10 |
| 50 08 035 | Failing to give particulars-damage only accident | 5-10 |
Disqualified driver
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from the date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 312 | Driving while disqualified | 6 |
Careless driving
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 202 | Driving without due care and attention | 3-9 |
| 50 08 203 | Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users | 3-9 |
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for 11 years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 204 | Causing death through driving carelessly when unfit | 3-11 |
| 50 08 208 | Causing death through driving carelessly with excess alcohol | 3-11 |
| 50 08 212 | Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen | 3-11 |
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 41 04 001 | Causing death by reckless driving | 3-11 |
| 41 04 002 | Causing death by dangerous driving | 3-11 |
Construction and use offences
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 13 022 | Using a vehicle with defective brakes | 3 |
| 50 13 156 | Using a motor vehicle in a dangerous condition | 3 |
| 50 13 049 | Defective tyre | 3 |
| 50 13 050 | Defective tyres | 3 |
| 50 13 025 | Defective steering | 3 |
| 50 13 265 | Using a mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle |
6 |
Reckless/ dangerous driving
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 201 | Dangerous driving | 3-11 |
| 41 04 002 | Causing death by dangerous driving | 3-11 |
| 50 08 018 | Furious driving | 3-9 |
Drink or drugs
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for 11 years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 126 | Driving with excess alcohol in breath | 3-11 |
| 50 08 127 | Attempting to drive with excess alcohol in breath | 3-11 |
| 50 08 129 | Driving with excess alcohol in blood | 3-11 |
| 50 08 130 | Attempting to drive with excess alcohol in blood | 3-11 |
| 50 08 132 | Driving with excess alcohol in urine | 3-11 |
| 50 08 133 | Attempting to drive with excess alcohol in urine | 3-11 |
| 50 08 123 | Driving while unfit through drink/ drugs | 3-11 |
| 50 08 124 | Attempting to drive while unfit through drink/ drugs | 3-11 |
| 50 08 142 | Failing to provide a specimen when attempting to drive with excess alcohol | 3-11 |
| 50 08 125 | In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink/ drugs | 10 |
| 50 08 139 | Failure to provide a specimen when attempting to drive unfit | 3-11 |
| 50 08 136 | Failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis | 3-11 |
Insurance offences
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 019 | No insurance | 6-8 |
Licence offences
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 10 003 | Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability | 3-6 |
Miscellaneous offences
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 231 | Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position | 3 |
| 50 08 237 | Carrying unauthorised passenger on a motorcycle | 3 |
| 50 08 121 | Refusing to submit to an eyesight test | 3 |
| 50 08 040 | Failure to give information regarding driver | 3 |
Speed limits
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 013 | Excess speed | 3-6 |
| 50 08 291 | Excess speed for vehicle classification | 3-6 |
Traffic direction and signs
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 268 | Breach of a traffic sign | 3 |
| 50 08 007 | Fail to obey signal given by constable | 3 |
Special code
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of conviction.
| Code | Offence |
|---|---|
| Tot up | To signify a disqualification under 'totting up' procedure. If the total of penalty points reaches 12 or more within three years, the driver is liable to be disqualified |
Theft or unauthorised taking
The following offence codes must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence.
| Code | Offence | Penalty points |
|---|---|---|
| 50 08 295 | Aggravated vehicle taking causing damage | 3-11 |
| 50 08 290 | Aggravated vehicle taking causing injury | 3-11 |