Possible Penalties
If you are charged or pleading guilty to a motor offence, depending on the severity of the offence, the points and potential disqualification can vary. The points actually stay on your driving record for 3-11 years depending on the offence.
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Call 01772 447000 or request a call backThe table below shows a range of penalty points for each offence. However, these are guidelines only and can vary remarkably depending on the individual case.
Offence | Penalty | Penalty points |
| Dangerous Driving | 2 years imprisonment, unlimited fine, obligatory disqualification | 3-11 |
| Drink Driving | Mandatory 12 month disqualification | NA |
| Drug Driving | Mandatory 12 month disqualification | NA |
| Failing to stop and report | 6 months imprisonment, unlimited fine, discretionary disqualification | 5-10 |
| No licence | £1,000 fine, discretionary disqualification | 3-6 |
| No insurance | Unlimited fine, discretionary disqualification | 6-8 |
| Speeding offences | £1,000-£2,500 fine, discretionary disqualification | 3-6 |
| Using a mobile phone | £1,000-£2,500 fine, discretionary disqualification | 6 |
| Careless driving | Unlimited fine/ discretionary disqualification | 3-9 |
| Dangerous vehicles | £2,500- unlimited fine, discretionary or obligatory disqualification depending on previous convictions | 3 |
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