Offences under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

RTRA section 5

Contravention of traffic regulation order.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 8

Contravention of order regulating traffic in Greater London.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 11

Contravention of experimental traffic order.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 13

Contravention of experimental traffic scheme in Greater London.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 16 (1)

Contravention of temporary prohibition or restriction.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F1Discretionary if committed in respect of a speed restriction.

F1Obligatory if committed in respect of a speed restriction.

F13-6 or 3 (fixed penalty)

F2RTRA section 16(C)(1).

F2Contravention of prohibition or restriction relating to relevant event.

F2Summarily.

F2Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 17 (4)

Use of special road contrary to scheme or regulations.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle otherwise than by unlawfully stopping or allowing the vehicle to remain at rest on a part of a special road on which vehicles are in certain circumstances permitted to remain at rest.

Obligatory if committed as mentioned in the entry in column 5.

F33-6 or 3 (fixed penalty) if committed in respect of a speed restriction, 3 in any other case.

RTRA section 18 (3)

One-way traffic on trunk road.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 20 (5)

Contravention of prohibition or restriction for roads of certain classes.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 25 (5)

Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

3

RTRA section 28 (3)

Not stopping at school crossing.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

3

RTRA section 29 (3)

Contravention of order relating to street playground.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

2

F4RTRA section 30(5)

F4As above (Greater London).

F4Summarily.

F4Level 3 on the standard scale.

F4Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

F4Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

F42

RTRA section F535A(1)

Contravention of order as to use of parking place.

Summarily.

(a) Level 3 on the standard scale in the case of an offence committed by a person in a street parking place reserved for disabled persons’ vehicles or in an off-street parking place reserved for such vehicles, where that person would not have been guilty of that offence if the motor vehicle in respect of which it was committed had been a disabled person’s vehicle.

(b) Level 2 on the standard scale in any other case.

RTRA section F635A(2)

F7Misuse of apparatus for collecting charges or of parking device or connected apparatus

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section F835A(5)

Plying for hire in parking place.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 43 (5)

Unauthorised disclosure of information in respect of licensed parking place.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 43 (10)

Failure to comply with term or conditions of licence to operate parking place.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 43 (12)

Operation of public off-street parking place without licence.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 47 (1)

Contraventions relating to designated parking places.

Summarily.

(a) Level 3 on the standard scale in the case of an offence committed by a person in a street parking place reserved for disabled persons’ vehicles where that person would not have been guilty of that offence if the motor vehicle in respect of which it was committed had been a disabled person’s vehicle.

(b) Level 2 in any other case.

RTRA section 47 (3)

Tampering with parking meter.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 52 (1)

Misuse of parking device.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 53 (5)

Contravention of certain provisions of designation orders.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 53 (6)

Other contraventions of designation orders.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 61 (5)

Unauthorised use of loading area.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 88 (7)

Contravention of minimum speed limit.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 89 (1)

Exceeding speed limit.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

F93-6 or 3 (fixed penalty)

RTRA section 104 (5)

Interference with notice as to immobilisation device.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 104 (6)

Interference with immobilisation device.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 105 (5)

Misuse of disabled person’s badge (immobilisation devices).

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F101RTRA section 105(6A)

F101Misuse of recognised badge (immobilisation devices).

F101Summarily.

F101Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 108 (2) (or that subsection as modified by section 109 (2) and (3)).

Non-compliance with notice (excess charge).

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 108 (3) (or that subsection as modified by section 109 (2) and (3)).

False response to notice (excess charge).

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 112 (4)

Failure to give information as to identity of driver.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 115 (1)

Mishandling or faking parking documents.

(a) Summarily.

(a) The statutory maximum.

(b) On indictment.

(b) 2 years.

RTRA section 115 (2)

False statement for procuring authorisation.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 116 (1)

Non-delivery of suspect document or article.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section F102;117(1)

Wrongful use of disabled person’s badge.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F103RTRA section 117(1A)

F103Wrongful use of recognised badge.

F103Summarily.

F103Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 129 (3)

Failure to give evidence at inquiry.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988

RTA section 1

Causing death by F10dangerous driving.

On indictment.

F8014 years

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F113-11

RTA section 2

F12 Dangerous driving.

(a) Summarily.

(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.

(i) F13Obligatory

Obligatory.

(i) F143-11

(ii) F13Obligatory

(ii) F143-11

(b) On indictment.

(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

F104RTA section 2B

F104Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving.

F104(a) Summarily.

F104(a) 12 months (in England and Wales) or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.

F104Obligatory.

F104Obligatory.

F1043-11

F104(b) On indictment.

F104(b) 5 years or a fine or both.

RTA section 3

Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.

Summarily.

F95Level 5 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

3–9

F105RTA section 3ZB

F105Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers.

F105(a) Summarily.

F105(a) 12 months (in England and Wales) or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.

F105Obligatory.

F105Obligatory.

F1053-11

F105(b) On indictment.

F105(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

F15RTA section 3A

F15Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.

F15On indictment.

F15F8114 years or a fine or both.

F15Obligatory.

F15Obligatory.

F153-11.

RTA section 4(1)

Driving or attempting to drive when unfit to drive through drink or drugs.

Summarily.

6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F163-11

RTA section 4(2)

Being in charge of a F17mechanically propelled vehicle when unfit to drive through drink or drugs.

Summarily.

3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

10

RTA section 5(1)(a)

Driving or attempting to drive with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine.

Summarily.

6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F183-11

RTA section 5(1)(b)

Being in charge of a motor vehicle with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine.

Summarily.

3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

10

RTA section 6

F82Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

4

RTA section 7

Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.

Summarily.

(a) Where the specimen was required to ascertain ability to drive or proportion of alcohol at the time offender was driving or attempting to drive, 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.

(a) Obligatory in case mentioned in column 4(a).

Obligatory.

(a) F193-11 in case mentioned in column 4(a).

(b) In any other case, 3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.

(b) Discretionary in any other case.

(b) 10 in any other case.

F20RTA section 7A

Failing to allow specimen to be subjected to laboratory test

Summarily

(a) Where the test would be for ascertaining ability to drive or proportion of alcohol at the time offender was driving or attempting to drive, 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.

(b) In any other case, 3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both

(a) Obligatory in the case mentioned in column 4(a)

(b) Discretionary in any other case

Obligatory

3-11, in case ment-ioned in column 4(a)

10, in any other case.

RTA section 12

Motor racing and speed trials on public ways.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F213-11

RTA section 13

Other unauthorised or irregular competitions or trials on public ways.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 14

Driving or riding in a motor vehicle in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 15(2)

Driving motor vehicle with child in front not wearing seat belt F91or with child in a rear-facing child restraint in front seat with an active air bag.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 15(4)

Driving motor vehicle with child in rear not wearing seat belt.

Summarily.

F96Level 2 on the standard scale.

F22RTA section 15A(3) or (4)

F22 Selling etc. in certain circumstances equipment as conducive to the safety of children in motor vehicles.

F22Summarily.

F22Level 3 on the standard scale.

F92RTA section 15B

F92Failure to notify bus passengers of the requirement to wear seat belts.

F92Summarily.

F92Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 16

Driving or riding motor cycles in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of protective headgear.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 17

Selling, etc., helmet not of the prescribed type as helmet for affording protection for motor cyclists.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 18(3)

Contravention of regulations with respect to use of head-worn appliances on motor cycles.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 18(4)

Selling, etc., appliance not of prescribed type as approved for use on motor cycles.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 19

Prohibition of parking of heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F23RTA section 19A

F23 Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.

F23Summarily

F23Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 21

Driving or parking on cycle track.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 22

Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

3

F24RTA section 22A

F24Causing danger to road-users.

F24(a) Summarily.

F24(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.

_

_

_

F24(b) On indictment.

F24(b) 7 years or a fine or both.

RTA section 23

Carrying passenger on motor-cycle contrary to section 23.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

F253

RTA section 24

Carrying passenger on bicycle contrary to section 24.

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 25

Tampering with motor vehicles.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 26

Holding or getting on to vehicle, etc., in order to be towed or carried.

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 27

Dogs on designated roads without being held on lead.

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 28

F26 dangerous cycling.

Summarily.

F27Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 29

Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling.

Summarily.

F28Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 30

Cycling when unfit through drink or drugs.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 31

Unauthorised or irregular cycle racing or trials of speed on public ways.

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 32

Contravening prohibition on persons under 14 driving electrically assisted pedal cycles.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 33

Unauthorised motor vehicle trial on footpaths or bridleways.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 34

Driving F29mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 35

Failing to comply with traffic directions.

Summarily

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary, if committed in respect of a motor vehicle by failure to comply with a direction of a constable F107, traffic officer or traffic warden.

Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.

3

RTA section 36

Failing to comply with traffic signs.

Summarily

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary, if committed in respect of a motor vehicle by failure to comply with an indication given by a sign specified for the purposes of this paragraph in regulations under RTA section 36.

Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.

3

RTA section 37

Pedestrian failing to stop when directed F93by constable regulating traffic.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F30RTA section 40A

F30 Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.

F30Summarily.

F30(a) Level 5 on the standard scale if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than eight passengers.

F97(a) Obligatory if committed within three years of a previous conviction of the offender under section 40A.

F30Obligatory.

F303

F30(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.

F97(b) Discretionary in any other case.

F30RTA section 41A

F30Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.

F30Summarily.

F30 (a) Level 5 on the standard scale if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than eight passengers.

F30 Discretionary.

F30Obligatory.

F303

F30(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.

F30RTA section 41B

F30Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.

F30Summarily.

F30Level 5 on the standard scale .

_

_

_

F94RTA section 41D

F94 Breach of requirements as to control of vehicle, mobile telephones etc.

F94Summarily.

F94Discretionary.

F94Obligatory.

F943.

F30RTA section 42

F30Breach of other construction and use requirements.

F30Summarily.

F30(a) Level 4 on the standard scale if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than eight passengers.

_

_

F30Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.

_

_

RTA section 47

Using, etc., vehicle without required test certificate being in force.

Summarily.

(a) Level 4 on the standard scale in the case of a vehicle adapted to carry more than eight passengers.

(b) Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.

Regulations under RTA section 49 made by virtue of section 51(2)

Contravention of requirement of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) that driver of goods vehicle being tested be present throughout test or drive, etc., vehicle as and when directed.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 53(1)

Using, etc., goods vehicle without required plating certificate being in force.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 53(2)

Using, etc., goods vehicle without required goods vehicle test certificate being in force.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 53(3)

Using, etc., goods vehicle where Secretary of State is required by regulations under section 49 to be notified of an alteration to the vehicle or its equipment but has not been notified.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Regulations under RTA section 61 made by virtue of subsection (4).

Contravention of requirement of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) that driver of goods vehicle being tested after notifiable alteration be present throughout test and drive, etc., vehicle as and when directed.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 63(1)

Using, etc., goods vehicle without required certificate being in force showing that it complies with type approval requirements applicable to it.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 63(2)

Using, etc., certain goods vehicles for drawing trailer when plating certificate does not specify maximum laden weight for vehicle and trailer.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 63(3)

Using, etc., goods vehicle where Secretary of State is required to be notified under section 59 of alteration to it or its equipment but has not been notified.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 64

Using goods vehicle with unauthorised weights as well as authorised weights marked on it.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F31RTA section 64A

Failure to hold EC certificate of conformity for unregistered light passenger vehicle F32or motor cycle.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 65

Supplying vehicle or vehicle part without required certificate being in force showing that it complies with type approval requirements applicable to it.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F33RTA section 65A

Light passenger vehicles F34and motor cycles not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F109RTA section 66C(1)

F109Impersonating a stopping officer etc. with intent to deceive

F109Summarily

F109Level 5 on the standard scale

F109RTA section 66C(2)

F109Resisting or wilfully obstructing a stopping officer

F109Summarily

F109One month or level 3 on the standard scale or both

RTA section 67

Obstructing testing of vehicle by examiner on road or failing to comply with requirements of RTA section 67 or Schedule 2.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F35RTA section 67A(including application by section 67B(4)).

F35Failure of owner of apparently defective vehicle to give required certificate or declaration, or failure of person in charge of vehicle being tested to give information.

F35Summarily.

F35Level 3 on the standard scale.

F35RTA section 67B

F35 Obstructing further testing of vehicle by Secretary of State’s officer or failing to comply with requirements of RTA section 67B or paragraph 3 or 4 of Schedule 2.

F35Summarily.

F35Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 68

Obstructing inspection, etc., of F36goods vehicle by examiner or failing to comply with requirement to take F36goods vehicle for inspection.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 71

Driving, etc., F36goods vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving it as being unfit for service, or refusing, neglecting or otherwise failing to comply with direction to remove a F36goods vehicle found overloaded.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 74

Contravention of regulations requiring goods vehicle operator to inspect, and keep records of inspection of, goods vehicles.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 75

Selling, etc., unroadworthy vehicle or trailer or altering vehicle or trailer so as to make it unroadworthy.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 76(1)

Fitting of defective or unsuitable vehicle parts.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 76(3)

Supplying defective or unsuitable vehicle parts.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 76(8)

Obstructing examiner testing vehicles to ascertain whether defective or unsuitable part has been fitted, etc.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 77

Obstructing examiner testing condition of used vehicles at sale rooms, etc.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 78

Failing to comply with requirement about weighing motor vehicle or obstructing authorised person.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 81

Selling, etc., pedal cycle in contravention of regulations as to brakes, bells, etc.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 83

Selling, etc., wrongly made tail lamps or reflectors.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F37RTA section 87(1)

F37Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

F37Summarily.

F37Level 3 on the standard scale.

F37Discretionary in a case where the offender’s driving would not have been in accordance with any licence that could have been granted to him.

F37Obligatory in the case mentioned in column 5.

F373-6

RTA section 87(2)

Causing or permitting a person to drive F38otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F39RTA section 92(7C)

F39Failure to deliver licence revoked by virtue of section 92(7A) F40and counterpart to Secretary of State.

F39Summarily.

F39Level 3 on the standard scale.

F41RTA section 92(10)

F41Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.

F41Summarily.

F41Level 4 on the standard scale.

F41Discretionary.

F41Obligatory.

F413-6