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· Jun 10th, 2024
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Have you received a fixed penalty notice (FPN)? Are you feeling worried or even a bit scared? That’s okay because you’re not the only one. Every month, more than 32,000 people come here seeking advice on tickets and fines like yours.

In this easy-to-understand guide, we’ll help you with:

  • Understanding what a fixed penalty driving fine is.
  • Who gives out Fixed Penalty Notices.
  • The difference between non-endorsable and endorsable notices.
  • The cost of a Fixed Penalty Notice.
  • The meaning of the offence code on an FPN.

Our team are experts in this field and have guided many people just like you. We know how it feels to get an FPN and the worry it can cause. So, take a moment, breathe, let’s get started to learn how you can manage your FPN.

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Non-endorsable vs endorsable Fixed Penalty Notices

There’s a big difference between a non-endorsable and an endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice.

For starters, you only get a fine with a non-endorsable FPN. Whereas an endorsable FPN means getting a fine and penalty points added to your driving licence.

In short, your annual vehicle insurance premiums go up when you have points on your licence.

Plus, some penalty points remain on your record for four or eleven years, depending on the seriousness of the offence.

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What is the offence code on an FPN?

Every endorsement has a unique code attached to it, and penalty points are given on a scale from 1 to 11.

In short, the more serious an offence is, the more points are added to your driving record.

The code has two letters that establish the offence type, followed by numbers that identify the offence within that specific category.

Having these codes helps identify an offence for both the authorities and those who commit offences.

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Complete lists of Fixed Penalty Notice Codes

I’ve provided details of the various offence codes in the tables below.

Accident Offence Codes

These codes will remain on a driving record for 4 years from the date of an offence.

Codes Description Penalty Points
AC10 Failure to stop following an accident Between 5 and 10
AC20 Failure to provide details or report an accident within 24 hours Between 5 and 10
AC30 Undefined offences that involve accidents Between 4 and 9

Speeding Fixed Penalty Notice codes

All speeding codes remain on a driving record for 4 years from the date of an offence.

Codes Description Penalty Points
SP10 Exceeding goods vehicle speed limit Between 3 and 6
SP20 Exceeding speed limit for a type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles) Between 3 and 6
SP30 Exceeding a statutory speed limit on a public road Between 3 and 6
SP40 Exceeding a speed limit for passenger vehicles Between 3 and 6
SP50 Exceeding a motorway speed limit Between 3 and 6

Careless driving offence codes

Codes CD10 to CD33 remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of the offence. 

Other CD codes stay on a driver’s record for eleven years from the date of a conviction except CD80 and CD90 which remain for four years from the date of conviction.

Codes Description Penalty Points
CD10 Driving without due care and attention Between 3 and 9
CD20 Driving without showing reasonable consideration towards other road users Between 3 and 9
CD30 Driving without due care and attention or without showing reasonable consideration to other road users Between 3 and 9
CD33 Causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving Between 3 and 9
CD40 Causing death through careless driving when unfit to drive through drink Between 3 and 11
CD50 Causing death by careless driving when unfit to drive through drugs Between 3 and 11
CD60 Causing death by careless driving when alcohol level is above the limit Between 3 and 11
CD70 Causing death by careless driving and failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis Between 3 and 11
CD80 Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate driving Between 3 and 11
CD90 Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers Between 3 and 11

Traffic direction and sign offence codes

All of these codes remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date the offence occurred.

Codes Description Penalty Points
TS10 Failure to comply with traffic light signals 3
TS20 Failure to comply with double white line restrictions 3
TS30 Failure to comply with a ‘stop’ sign 3
TS40 Failure to comply with directions given by a constable/warden 3
TS50 Failure to comply with traffic signs (excluding ‘stop’ signs, traffic lights or double white lines) 3
TS60 Failure to comply with school crossing patrol signs 3
TS70 Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction sign 3

Reckless and dangerous driving offence codes

All these codes stay on a driver’s record for four years from the date of a conviction.

Codes Description Penalty Points
DD10 Causing serious injury through dangerous driving Between 3 and 11
DD40 Dangerous driving Between 3 and 11
DD60 Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle Between 3 and 11
DD80 Causing death through dangerous driving Between 3 and 11
DD90 Furious/wanton driving Between 3 and 9

Disqualified driver offence codes

Codes BA10 and B30 stay on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence. Codes BA40 and BA60 stay on a driver’s record for four years from the date of a conviction.

Codes Description Penalty Points
BA10 Driving while disqualified from driving by the courts 6
BA30 Attempting to drive while disqualified by the court from driving 6
BA40 Causing death by driving while disqualified by the courts Between 3 and 11
BA60 Causing serious injury by driving while disqualified by the courts Between 3 and 11

Construction and use of offence codes

All CU codes remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of the offence.

Codes Description Penalty Points
CU10 Using a vehicle that has defective brakes 3
CU20 Causing (or likely to cause) danger by using an unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) that are in a dangerous condition 3
CU30 Using a vehicle that has a defective tyre(s) 3
CU40 Using a vehicle that has defective steering 3
CU50 Causing or likely to cause danger due to load or passengers 3
CU80 Breach of requirements to control a vehicle, example: using a mobile device while driving Between 3 and 6

Drink-driving offence codes

Drink-driving offence codes DR40 to DR70 remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence or the date of a conviction when the driver is disqualified from driving.

The other DR codes remain on a driver’s record for 11 years from the date of a conviction.

Codes Description Penalty Points
DR10 Driving (or attempting to drive) above the legal alcohol limit Between 3 and 11
DR20 Driving (or attempting) to drive when unfit to drive through drink Between 3 and 11
DR30 Driving (or attempting) to drive and failing to provide a specimen for analysis Between 3 and 11
DR31 Driving (or attempting) to drive then refusing to give permission for a blood sample analysis taken without consent due to incapacity Between 3 and 11
DR40 In charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol above limit 10
DR50 In charge of a vehicle when unfit to drive through drink 10
DR60 Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving (or attempting) to drive 10
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
DR70 Failure to cooperate with a preliminary test 4

Drug driving offence codes

FPN endorsement codes relating to drug offences remain on the driver’s record for 11 years from the date of a conviction. 

The exceptions are DG40, DR70 and DR90, which stay on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence or four years from the date of a conviction if the driver is disqualified as a result. 

Codes Description Penalty Points
DG10 Driving (or attempting) to drive with a drug level that’s above the specified limit Between 3 and 11
DG40 In charge of a vehicle while a drug level is above a specified limit 10
DG60 Causing death by careless driving when drug levels are above the limit Between 3 and 11
DR70 Failure to cooperate with a preliminary test 4
DR80 Driving (or attempting) to drive while unfit to drive through drugs Between 3 and 11
DR90 In charge of a vehicle whilst unfit to drive through drugs 10

Driving licence offence endorsement codes

All licence offences remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence.

Codes Description Penalty Points
LC20 Driving not in accordance with a licence Between 3 and 6
LC30 Driving after making a false declaration relating to fitness when applying for a licence Between 3 and 6
LC40 Driving a vehicle having failed to notify authorities of a disability Between 3 and 6
LC50 Driving after a licence is cancelled (revoked) or refused on medical grounds Between 3 and 6

Pedestrian crossing offence codes

All these codes remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence. 

Codes Description Penalty Points
PC10 Undefined contravention relating to pedestrian crossing regulations 3
PC20 Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations when driving a moving vehicle 3
PC30 Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations when in a stationary vehicle 3

Insurance offence codes

These codes remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence.

Code Description Penalty Points
IN10 Using an uninsured vehicle against third-party risks Between 6 and 8

Motorway offence codes

Motorway offence codes remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence.

Code Description Penalty Points
MW10 Contravention of special roads regulations which exclude speed limits 3

Theft and unauthorised taking of FPN offence code

These codes remain on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence.

Code Description Penalty Points
UT50 Aggravated taking of a vehicle Between 3 and 11

Miscellaneous offence codes

All miscellaneous offences stay on a driver’s record for four years from the date of an offence.

Codes Description 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 a public highway Between 3 and 11
MS60 Offences not covered by other codes which includes offences relating to breach of requirements as to the control of a vehicle 3
MS70 Driving with uncorrected and defective eyesight 3
MS80 Refusing to submit to an eyesight test when asked 3
MS90 Failure to give information as to the identity of the driver etc 6

Mutual recognition FPN codes UK

An MR code is given to drivers disqualified from driving in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man.

The disqualification is valid in Great Britain and will remain on file for four years

Codes Description Penalty Points
MR09 Reckless or dangerous driving whether or not resulting in death, injury or serious risk Disqualification
MR19 Wilful failure to carry out the obligation placed on the driver after being involved in a road accident (hit or run) Disqualification
MR29 Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substance affecting or diminishing the mental and physical capacities of the driver Disqualification
MR39 Driving a vehicle faster than the permitted speed limit Disqualification
MR49 Driving a vehicle whilst disqualified from driving Disqualification
MR59 Other conduct constituting an offence for which a driving disqualification has been imposed by the State of Offence Disqualification

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What is the special code TT99?

The special code TT99 is issued to drivers who receive a “totting up” driving ban.

Drivers will be banned from driving when they get 12 or more penalty points within any three-year period.

Why does the 0 on an FPN code change to a 2?

A 2 code replaces the final 0 on any FPN code for:

  • Aiding
  • Abetting
  • Counselling
  • Procuring offence

Why does the 0 on Police FPN codes change to a 4?

A 4 code replaces the final 0 on any FPN codes for causing or permitting an offence, such as allowing someone to cause the offence. 

Why does the 0 on an FPN code change to a 6?

A 6 code replaces the final 0 on any FPN codes for inciting an offence. 

How much is the fine for a Fixed Penalty Notice?

A Fixed Penalty Notice could set you back £50, £100, £200 or £300, depending on the offence and its seriousness.

You’d get an FPN for:

  • Speeding
  • Using a mobile phone while you are driving
  • Careless driving
  • Failure to pay the Congestion Charge
  • Parking dangerously

These are just some of the offences that will earn you a Fixed Penalty Charge, but there are many more.

That said, an endorsable FPN has a much higher penalty than a non-endorsable fine.

Plus, speeding offences carry higher penalties too.

FPN offence codes: a quick recap

Fixed Penalty Notice codes are unique endorsement codes used to identify an offence and its penalties.

All the tables in my post explain the more common UK codes associated with driving and traffic offences.

The police have 14 days to send you an NIP in the post and if the deadline is missed, you could have grounds to have a Fixed Penalty Notice cancelled.

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