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motoring offences
updated
07 October 2009
Table of Driving Offences
& Potential Penalties
(click on the highlighted offences for
more information)
| Offence | Penalty Points | Likely Penalty | Disqualification | Fixed Penalty Option |
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Accidents |
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| Failing to stop after an accident | 5-10 | Fine up to £5,000 |
Possible | No |
| Failing to report an accident | 5-10 | Fine up to £5,000 |
Possible | No |
| Refusing roadside breath test | 4 | Fine up to £1,000 |
Possible | No |
| In charge with excess alcohol | 10 | Fine up to £2,500 |
Likely | No |
| After being in charge refusing to supply specimens for analysis | 10 | Fine up to £2,500 |
Likely | No |
| Driving with excess alcohol | (4) | Fine up to £5,000 |
Compulsory | No |
| After driving refusing to supply specimens for analysis | (4) | Fine up to £5,000 |
Compulsory | No |
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Documents |
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| No Insurance | 6-8 | Fine up to £5,000 |
Possible | No |
| No Tax | 0 | Fine up to £1,000 |
Not an option | Yes |
| No MOT | 0 | Fine up to £1,000 |
Not an option | Yes |
| No Driving Licence | 3-6 | Fine up to £1,000 |
Possible | No |
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Speeding |
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| Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit (non-motorway) | 3-6 | Fine up to £1,000 |
Probable if more than 30 mph over limit | Yes |
| Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit on the motorway | 3-6 | Fine up to £2,500 |
Probable if driving at over 100mph | Yes |
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