Driving Instructors Branch of Unite the Union February 2014 | Page 18

TS60Failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign3

TS70Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction sign3

Special code

Code TT99 must stay on a driving licence for 4 years from the date of conviction.

It shows disqualification under ‘totting-up’ - if the total of penalty points reaches 12 or more within 3 years, the driver can be disqualified.

Theft or unauthorised taking, code UT50 must stay on a driving licence for 4 years from the date of the offence.

UT50Aggravated taking of a vehicle3 to 11

‘Mutual recognition’ codes, you get an ‘MR’ code on your licence if you’re disqualified while driving in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. Your disqualification period will also be valid in GB and will stay on your licence for 4 years from the date of conviction.

MR09Reckless or dangerous driving (whether or not resulting in death, injury or serious risk)

MR19Wilful failure to carry out the obligation placed on driver after being involved in a road accident (hit or run)

MR29Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substance affecting or diminishing the mental and physical abilities of a driver

MR39Driving a vehicle faster than the permitted speed

MR49Driving a vehicle whilst disqualified

MR59Other conduct constituting an offence for which a driving disqualification has been imposed by the State of Offence

Aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring offences

For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 2.

For example, code LC20 (driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence) becomes code LC22 on your licence if you have helped someone to do this.

Causing or permitting offences

For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 4.

For example, LC20 (driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence) becomes LC24 on your licence if you’ve caused or permitted someone to do this.

Inciting offences

For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 6.

For example, DD40 (dangerous driving) becomes DD46 on your licence if you’ve incited someone to do this.