Motoring
Offences
| Offence |
Penalty
Points |
Possible
Penalty |
Disqualification |
Fixed
Penalty Option |
|
Accidents
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 |
|
Alcohol
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 |
|
Documents
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 |
|
Speeding
|
|
|
|
|
| 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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