Driving Penalties Table

Driving Penalties

Offence

Penalty Points

Likely Penalty

Level of Fines

Disqualification

Fixed Penalty Option

Accidents

 

 

 

 

 

Failing to stop after an accident

5-10

Fine
up to £5,000

Level 5

Possible

No

Failing to report an accident

5-10

Fine
up to £5,000

Level 5

Possible

No

Alcohol

 

 

 

 

 

Refusing roadside breath test

4

Fine
up to £1,000

Level 3

Possible

No

In charge with excess alcohol

10

Fine
up to £2,500

Level 4

Likely

No

After being in charge refusing to supply specimens for analysis

10

Fine
up to £2,500

Level 4

Likely

No

Driving with excess alcohol

(4)

Fine
up to £5,000

Level 5

Compulsory

No

After driving refusing to supply specimens for analysis

(4)

Fine
up to £5,000

Level 5

Compulsory

No

Documents

 

 

 

 

 

No Insurance

6-8

Fine
up to £5,000

Level 5

Possible

No

No Tax

0

Fine
up to £1,000

Level 3

Not an option

Yes

No MOT

0

Fine
up to £1,000

Level 3

Not an option

Yes

No Driving Licence

3-6

Fine
up to £1,000

Level 3

Possible

No

Speeding

 

 

 

 

 

Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit (non-motorway)

3-6

Fine
up to £1,000

Level 3

Probable if more than 30 mph over limit

Yes

Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit on the motorway

3-6

Fine
up to £2,500

Level 4

Probable if driving at over 100mph

Yes