Category of code plus points gudeline
Accident codes stays on licence for 4 years from date of offence
AC10Failing to stop after an accident5 to 10
AC20Failing to give particulars or report an accident within 24 hours5 to 10
AC30Undefined accident offences4 to 9
Disqualified driver codes must stay on a driving licence for 4 years from the date of the offence.
BA10Driving while disqualified by order of court6
BA30Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court6
Careless driving, codes CD10 to CD30 must stay on a driving licence for 4 years from the date of the offence.
CD10Driving without due care and attention3 to 9
CD20Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users3 to 9
CD30Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users 3 to 9
Codes CD40 to CD70 must stay on a driving licence for 11 years from the date of the conviction.
CD40Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink3 to 11
CD50Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs3 to 11
CD60Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit3 to 11
CD70Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis3 to 11
Codes CD80 and CD90 must stay on a driving licence for 4 years from the date of the conviction.
CD80Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving3 to 11
CD90Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers3 to 11
Construction and use offences, codes must stay on a driving licence for 4 years from the date of the offence.
CU10Using a vehicle with defective brakes3
CU20Causing 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 condition3
CU30Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)3
CU40Using a vehicle with defective steering3
CU50Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers3
CU80Breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, mobile telephone etc3
Reckless/dangerous driving, codes must stay on a driving licence for 4 years from the date of the conviction.
DD10Causing serious injury by dangerous driving3 to 11
DD40Dangerous driving3 to 11
DD60Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle3 to 11
DD80Causing death by dangerous driving3 to 11
DD90Furious driving3 to 9
Drink or drugs, codes DR10 to DR30 must stay on a driving licence for 11 years from the date of the conviction.
DR10Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above limit3 to 11
DR20Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink3 to 11
DR30Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis3 to 11
DR31Driving or attempting to drive then refusing to give permission for analysis of a blood sample that was taken without consent due to incapacity3 to 11
DR61Refusing 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 drive10