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SCHEDULES

Sections 1 etc.

SCHEDULE 1E+W+S Offences to which sections 1, 6, 11 and 12(1) apply

1(1)Where section 1, 6, 11 or 12(1) of this Act is shown in column 3 of this Schedule against a provision of the M1Road Traffic Act 1988 specified in column 1, the section in question applies to an offence under that provision.E+W+S

(2)The general nature of the offence is indicated in column 2.

Marginal Citations

F1 [1A E+W+SSection 1 also applies to—

(a)an offence under section 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 consisting in the contravention of a restriction on the speed of vehicles imposed under section 14 of that Act,

(b)an offence under subsection (4) of section 17 of that Act consisting in the contravention of a restriction on the speed of vehicles imposed under that section, and

(c)an offence under section 88(7) or 89(1) of that Act (speeding offences).]

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 1 para. 1A inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1) , s. 22 , Sch. 1 para. 2 ; S.I. 1992/1286 , art. 2 , Sch.

2E+W+SSection 6 also applies—

(a)to an offence under section [F237A or] 67 of this Act, F3. . .

(b)in relation to Scotland, to an offence under section 173 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (forgery, etc., of licences, test certificates, certificates of insurance and other documents and things), F4. . .

(c)F5... [F6and

(d)to an offence under [F7section 3A(2) or] paragraph [F85A(2) or 8A(2)] of Schedule 1 to the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995.]

Textual Amendments

F4 Word in Sch. 1 para. 2(b) repealed (1.6.1997) by 1995 c. 13, s. 10(4), Sch. 2 para. 7 (with ss. 8, 10(3)); S.I. 1997/267, art. 2(2)

F5 Sch. 1 para. 2(c) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

F6 Word in Sch. 1 para. 2(c) and Sch. 1 para. 2(d) inserted (1.6.1997) by 1995 c. 13, s. 10(4), Sch. 2 para. 7 (with ss. 8, 10(3)); S.I. 1997/267, art. 2(2)

3E+W+SSection 11 also applies to—

(a)any offence to which section 112 of the M2Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (information as to identity of driver or rider) applies except an offence under section 61(5) of that Act,

(b)any offence which is punishable under section 91 of this Act, [F9and]

F10(bb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)any offence against any other enactment relating to the use of vehicles on roads.

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 1 para. 3(bb) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

Marginal Citations

4E+W+SSection 12(1) also applies to—

(a)any offence which is punishable under section 91 of this Act, [F11and]

F12(aa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)any offence against any other enactment relating to the use of vehicles on roads.

(1) Provision creating offence(2) General nature of offence(3) Applicable provisions of this Act
RTA section 1Causing death by [F13dangerous] driving.Section 11 of this Act.
[F14RTA section 1A] [F14Causing serious injury by dangerous driving.] [F14Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 2[F13Dangerous] driving.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F15RTA section 2B ][F15Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving.][F15Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F16RTA section 2C Causing serious injury by careless, or inconsiderate, drivingSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act]
RTA section 3Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F17RTA section 3ZB][F17Causing death by driving: unlicensed F18... or uninsured drivers.][F17Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F19RTA section 3ZC] [F19Causing death by driving: disqualified drivers] [F19Section 11 of this Act.]
[F19section 3ZD] [F19Causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers] [F19Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F20RTA section 3A][F20Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.][F20Section 11 of this Act.]
RTA section 4Driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a [F21mechanically propelled vehicle], when unfit to drive through drink or drugs.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 5Driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a motor vehicle, with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F22RTA section 5A] [F22Driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a motor vehicle, with concentration of specified controlled drug above specified limit.] [F22Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 6[F23Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test]Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 7Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F24RTA section 7A Failing to allow specimen of blood to be subjected to laboratory test Sections 11 and 12(1).]
RTA section 12Motor racing and speed trials.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 14Driving or riding in a motor vehicle in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 15Driving motor vehicle with child not wearing seat belt [F25or with child in a rear-facing child restraint in front seat with an active air bag].Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 19Prohibition of parking of heavy commercial vehicles on verges and footways.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F26RTA section 19A] [F26 Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.][F26Sections 11 and 12 of this Act.]
RTA section 22Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 23Carrying passenger on motor-cycle contrary to section 23.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 24Carrying passenger on bicycle contrary to section 24.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 25Tampering with motor vehicles.Section 11 of this Act.
RTA section 26(1)Holding or getting onto vehicle in order to be carried.Section 11 of this Act.
RTA section 26(2)Holding onto vehicle in order to be towed.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 28[F27Dangerous] cycling.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 29Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 30Cycling when unfit through drink or drugs.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 31Unauthorised or irregular cycle racing, or trials of speed.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 33Unauthorised motor vehicle trial on footpaths or bridleways.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 34Driving motor vehicles elsewhere than on roads.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 35Failing to comply with traffic directions.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 36Failing to comply with traffic signs.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F28RTA section 40A] [F28 Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.][F28Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F28RTA section 41A][F28Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.][F28Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F28RTA section 41B][F28Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.][F28Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F29RTA section 41D.] [F29 Breach of requirements as to control of vehicle, mobile telephones etc.][F29Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 42[F30Breach of other construction and use requirements]Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 47Using, etc., vehicle without required test certificate being in force.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 53Using, etc., goods vehicle without required plating certificate or goods vehicle test certificate being in force, or 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.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 63Using, etc., vehicle without required certificate being in force showing that it, or a part fitted to it, complies with type approval requirements applicable to it, or using, etc., certain goods vehicles for drawing trailer when plating certificate does not specify maximum laden weight for vehicle and trailer, or using, etc., goods vehicle where Secretary of State has not been but is required to be notified under section 48 of alteration to it or its equipment.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 71Driving, etc., F31. . .vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving it as being unfit for service or overloaded, or refusing, neglecting or otherwise failing to comply with a direction to remove a F31. . . vehicle found overloaded.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 78Failing to comply with requirement about weighing motor vehicle or obstructing authorised person.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 87(1)Driving [F32otherwise than in accordance with] a licence.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 87(2)Causing or permitting a person to drive [F32otherwise than in accordance with] a licence.Section 11 of this Act.
[F33RTA section 92(10)][F33Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.][F33Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA [F34Section 94(3)][F35and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D] [F36or 109C]Failure to notify the Secretary of State of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.Section 6 of this Act.
[F37RTA section 94(3A)] [F38 and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b)] [F39or 109C(c)][F37Driving after such a failure.][F37Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F37RTA section 94A][F37Driving after refusal of licence under section 92(3) [F40, revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C] [F41or 109B].][F37Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F42RTA section 99(5)][F42Driving licence holder failing to surrender licence F43....][F42Section 6 of this Act.]
F44. . .F44. . .F44. . .
F44. . .F44. . .F44. . .
F45. . .F45. . .F45. . .
[F46RTA section 99B(11)]. [F46Driving after failing to comply with a requirement under section 99B(7) or (10)] [F46Section 6 of this Act.]
RTA section 103(1)(a)Obtaining driving licence while disqualified.Section 6 of this Act.
RTA section 103(1)(b)Driving while disqualified.Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F47RTA section 114(1)][F47Failing to comply with conditions of LGV [F48PCV licence or LGV Community licence].][F47Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F47RTA section 114(2)] [F47 Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of conditions of that person’s licence.][F47Section 11 of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 110(1)] [F49 Driving HGV without HGV driver’s licence.][F49Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 110(2)] [F49 Causing or permitting person to drive HGV without HGV driver’s licence.][F49Section 11 of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 112(6)] [F49 Failing to comply with conditions of HGV driver’s licence.][F49Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 112(7)] [F49 Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive HGV in contravention of conditions of HGV driver’s licence.][F49Section 11 of this Act.]
RTA section 143Using motor vehicle, or causing or permitting it to be used, while uninsured F50....Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F51RTA section 144A] [F51Keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements.][F51Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 163Failing to stop vehicle when required [F52by constable].Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 164(6)Failing to produce driving licence F53... or to state date of birth.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 165(3)Failing to give constable certain names and addresses or to produce certificate of insurance or certain test and other like certificates.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 165(6)Supervisor of learner driver failing to give constable certain names and addresses.Section 11 of this Act.
RTA section 168Refusing to give, or giving false, name and address in case of reckless, careless or inconsiderate driving or cycling.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 170Failure by driver to stop, report accident or give information or documents.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 171Failure by owner of motor vehicle to give police information for verifying compliance with requirement of compulsory insurance F54....Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
X1RTA section 174(1) or [F55(5)]Making false statements in connection with licences under this Act and with registration as an approved driving instructor; or making false statement or withholding material information in order to obtain the issue of insurance certificates, etc.Section 6 of this Act.
RTA section 175Issuing false documents [F56falsely amending certificate of conformity].Section 6 of this Act.

Editorial Information

X1 The figure "(5)" stands in the text by virtue of a correction notice issued by the Queen's Printer dated November 1990 and Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1) , Sch. 1 para. 17 .

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 1 para. 4(aa) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

F13 Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 5; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F15 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (18.8.2008) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 20(3), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2008/1918, art. 2(a)

F17 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (18.8.2008) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 21(2), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2008/1918, art. 2(b)

F21 Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F22Words in Sch. 1 Table inserted (2.3.2015 for E.W., 1.3.2018 for S., 1.3.2018 for N.I.) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 22 para. 13 (with Sch. 22 para. 14); S.I. 2014/3268, art. 2; S.I. 2018/161, art. 2; S.I. 2018/162, art. 2

F24 Entry in table inserted (1.10.2002) by 2002 c. 30, s. 56(4); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)

F27 Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F28 Entries in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F29 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (27.2.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 26(3), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2007/237, art. 2(a)

F30 Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 10; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F31 Word in Sch. 1 Table repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1) , ss. 22 , 83 , Sch. 1 para. 11 , Sch. 8 ; S.I. 1992/1286 , art. 2 , Sch. , Appendix

F32 Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F34 Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 14; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F35 Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para. 7(a)

F37 Entries in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 15; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F38 Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(b)

F40 Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974 , reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(c)

F42 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (8.11.2006) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49) , ss. 58(6) , 61(9) (with s. 61(9)(b) )

F44 Entries in Sch. 1 Table repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1) , s. 83 , Sch. 8 ; S.I. 1992/1286 , art. 2 , Sch. , Appendix

F45 Sch. 1 entry in Table repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

F48 Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(e)

F51Words in Sch. 1 inserted (4.2.2011) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 22(5), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2011/19, art. 2(c)

F52 Words in Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) (4.10.2004 for E., 26.10.2006 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), s. 99(1), Sch. 12 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(h); S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(e)

F55 Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 17; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

Section 9 etc.

SCHEDULE 2E+W+S Prosecution and Punishment of Offences

X2F57 Part IE+W+S Offences under the Traffic Acts

Editorial Information

X2Sch. 2 Pt. I: due to the large number of entries contained in Sch. 2 Pt. I and the frequency with which it has been amended, no separate versions are retained in respect of amendments coming into force after 27.06.1991 until 29.1.2004 or which are not yet in force. Historic information relating to all such amendments is reflected in the relevant retained versions.

Textual Amendments

F57Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (2.3.2015 for E.W., 1.3.2018 for S., 1.3.2018 for N.I.) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 56(4), 61(2) (with s. 56(5)(6)); S.I. 2014/3268, art. 2; S.I. 2018/161, art. 2; S.I. 2018/162, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 2 Pt. I modified (temp.) (8.11.2006) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), s. 61(1)(5) (with s. 61(3))

C2Sch. 2 Pt. I modified (temp.) (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 8.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 2 para. 32; S.I. 2015/994, art. 7(a) (with Sch. Pt. 3)

(1) Provision creating offence(2) General nature of offence(3) Mode of prosecution(4) Punishment(5) Disqualification(6) Endorsement(7) Penalty points
Offences under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
RTRA section 5Contravention of traffic regulation order.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTRA section 8Contravention of order regulating traffic in Greater London.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTRA section 11Contravention of experimental traffic order.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTRA section 13Contravention 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.[F58Discretionary if committed in respect of a speed restriction.][F58Obligatory if committed in respect of a speed restriction.][F583-6 or 3 (fixed penalty)]
[F59RTRA section 16(C)(1).][F59Contravention of prohibition or restriction relating to relevant event.][F59Summarily.][F59Level 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.[F603-6 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.
[F61RTRA section 22E(1) or (2) Providing mobility vehicles without a licenceSummarilyA fine]
[F62Regulations under RTRA section 22H made by virtue of paragraph 11(a) or (b) of Schedule 3AProviding false information in connection with a licence application or on an appeal against a licensing decisionSummarilyA fine
Regulations under RTRA section 22J(2)(b)Providing false information about provision of micromobility vehicles to the Secretary of State or a licensing authoritySummarilyA fine]
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
[F63RTRA section 30(5)][F63As above (Greater London).][F63Summarily.][F63Level 3 on the standard scale.][F63Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.][F63Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.][F632]
RTRA section [F6435A(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 [F6535A(2)][F66Misuse of apparatus for collecting charges or of parking device or connected apparatus]Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTRA section [F6735A(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.[F683-6 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.
[F69RTRA section 105(6A)][F69Misuse of recognised badge (immobilisation devices).][F69Summarily.][F69Level 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 [F70;117(1)]Wrongful use of disabled person’s badge.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F71RTRA section 117(1A)][F71Wrongful use of recognised badge.][F71Summarily.][F71Level 3 on the standard scale.]
RTRA section 129 (3)Failure to give evidence at inquiry.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F59 Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (3.5.1994) by 1994 c. 11, s. 1(2).

F60 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F63 Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (1.11.1991 for E.W. and 1.1.1993 for S.) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59), ss. 168(2), 170, Sch. 9 (with s. 25(2) ); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 2(2), Sch.; S.I. 1992/2990, art. 2(2), Sch.

F68 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 4; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F69Sch. 2 entry inserted (E.W.) (30.6.2005 for E., 30.3.2008 for W.) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), s. 20(4), Sch. 1 para. 45(2); S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(b); S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(b)

F70Word in Sch. 2 substituted (E.W.) (30.6.2005 for E., 30.3.2008 for W.) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), s. 20(4), Sch. 1 para. 45(3); S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(b); S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(b)

F71Sch. 2 entry inserted (E.W.) (30.6.2005 for E., 30.3.2008 for W.) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), s. 20(4), Sch. 1 para. 45(4); S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(b); S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(b)

Offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988
RTA section 1Causing death by [F72dangerous] driving.On indictment. [F73Imprisonment for life]Obligatory.Obligatory.[F743-11]
[F75RTA section 1A] [F75Causing serious injury by dangerous driving.] [F75(a) Summarily.] [F75(a) 12 months or the statutory maximum or both] [F76; but in the application of this paragraph to England and Wales the reference to 12 months is to be read as a reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court] [F75Obligatory.] [F75Obligatory.] [F753-11.]
[F75(b) On indictment.] [F75(b) 5 years or a fine or both.]
RTA section 2[F77 Dangerous] driving.(a) Summarily.(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.(i) [F78Obligatory]Obligatory.(i) [F793-11]
(ii) [F78Obligatory](ii) [F793-11]
(b) On indictment.(b) 2 years or a fine or both.
[F80RTA section 2B][F80Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving.][F80(a) Summarily.][F80(a) [F81the general limit in a magistrates’ court (in England and Wales)] or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.][F80Obligatory.][F80Obligatory.][F803-11]
[F80(b) On indictment.][F80(b) 5 years or a fine or both.]
[F82RTA section 2C Causing serious injury by careless, or inconsiderate, driving (a) Summarily(a) On conviction in [F83England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or bothObligatoryObligatory3-11
(b) On indictmentb) 2 years or a fine or both]
RTA section 3Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.Summarily.[F84Level 5] on the standard scale.Discretionary.Obligatory.3–9
[F85RTA section 3ZB][F85Causing death by driving: unlicensed, F86... or uninsured drivers.][F85(a) Summarily.][F85(a) [F81the general limit in a magistrates’ court (in England and Wales)] or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.][F85Obligatory.][F85Obligatory.][F853-11]
[F85(b) On indictment.][F85(b) 2 years or a fine or both.]
[F87RTA section 3ZC][F87Causing death by driving: disqualified drivers] [F87On indictment] [F8710 years or a fine or both] [F87Obligatory] [F87Obligatory] [F873-11]
[F87RTA section 3ZD][F87Causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers][F87(a) Summarily][F87(a) On conviction in [F88England and Wales: the general limit in a magistrates’ court] or a fine or both. On conviction in Scotland: 12 months or the statutory maximum or both.[F87Obligatory][F87Obligatory][F873-11]
[F87(b) On indictment][F87(b) 4 years or a fine or both]
[F89RTA section 3A][F89Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.][F89On indictment.] [F89[F90Imprisonment for life] or a fine or both.][F89Obligatory.][F89Obligatory.][F893-11.]
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.[F913-11]
RTA section 4(2)Being in charge of a [F92mechanically 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.[F933-11]
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
[F57RTA section 5A(1)(a) and (2)] [F57Driving or attempting to drive with concentration of specified controlled drug above specified limit.] [F57Summarily.] [F57On conviction in England and Wales: 51 weeks or level 5 on the standard scale or both. On conviction in Scotland: 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.] [F57Obligatory.] [F57Obligatory.] [F573-11]
[F57RTA section 5A(1)(b) and (2)] [F57Being in charge of a motor vehicle with concentration of specified controlled drug above specified limit.] [F57Summarily.] [F57On conviction in England and Wales: 51 weeks or level 4 on the standard scale or both. On conviction in Scotland: 3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.] [F57Discretionary.] [F57Obligatory.] [F5710]
RTA section 6[F94Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test]Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.Discretionary.Obligatory.4
RTA section 7Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.Summarily.(a) Where the specimen was required to ascertain ability to drive or proportion of alcohol [F95or proportion of a specified controlled drug] 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) [F963-11 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.
[F97RTA section 7A Failing to allow specimen to be subjected to laboratory testSummarily

(a) Where the test would be for ascertaining ability to drive or proportion of alcohol [F98or proportion of a specified controlled drug] 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 12Motor racing and speed trials on public ways.Summarily.Level 4 on the standard scale.Obligatory.Obligatory.[F993-11]
RTA section 13Other unauthorised or irregular competitions or trials on public ways.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 14Driving 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 [F100or 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.[F101Level 2] on the standard scale.
[F102RTA section 15A(3) or (4)] [F102 Selling etc. in certain circumstances equipment as conducive to the safety of children in motor vehicles.][F102Summarily.][F102Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F103RTA section 15B][F103Failure to notify bus passengers of the requirement to wear seat belts.][F103Summarily.][F103Level 4 on the standard scale.]
RTA section 16Driving or riding motor cycles in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of protective headgear.Summarily.Level 2 on the standard scale.
RTA section 17Selling, 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 19Prohibition of parking of heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F104RTA section 19A] [F104 Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.][F104Summarily][F104Level 3 on the standard scale.]
RTA section 21Driving or parking on cycle track.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 22Leaving 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
[F105RTA section 22A][F105Causing danger to road-users.][F105(a) Summarily.][F105(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.] _ _ _
[F105(b) On indictment.][F105(b) 7 years or a fine or both.]
RTA section 23Carrying passenger on motor-cycle contrary to section 23.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.Discretionary.Obligatory.[F1063]
RTA section 24Carrying passenger on bicycle contrary to section 24.Summarily.Level 1 on the standard scale.
RTA section 25Tampering with motor vehicles.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 26Holding or getting on to vehicle, etc., in order to be towed or carried.Summarily.Level 1 on the standard scale.
RTA section 27Dogs on designated roads without being held on lead.Summarily.Level 1 on the standard scale.
RTA section 28[F107 dangerous] cycling.Summarily.[F108Level 4] on the standard scale.
RTA section 29Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling.Summarily.[F109Level 3] on the standard scale.
RTA section 30Cycling when unfit through drink or drugs.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 31Unauthorised or irregular cycle racing or trials of speed on public ways.Summarily.Level 1 on the standard scale.
RTA section 32Contravening prohibition on persons under 14 driving electrically assisted pedal cycles.Summarily.Level 2 on the standard scale.
RTA section 33Unauthorised motor vehicle trial on footpaths or bridleways.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 34Driving [F110mechanically propelled] vehicles elsewhere than on roads.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 35Failing to comply with traffic directions.SummarilyLevel 3 on the standard scale.Discretionary, if committed in respect of a motor vehicle by failure to comply with a direction of a constable [F111[F112, traffic officer] or traffic warden] [F111or traffic officer].Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.3
RTA section 36Failing to comply with traffic signs.SummarilyLevel 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 37Pedestrian failing to stop when directed [F113by constable regulating traffic].Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F114RTA section 40A] [F114 Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.][F114Summarily.][F114(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.][F115(a) Obligatory if committed within three years of a previous conviction of the offender under section 40A.][F114Obligatory.][F1143]
[F114(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.][F115(b) Discretionary in any other case.]
[F114RTA section 41A][F114Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.][F114Summarily.][F114 (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.][F114 Discretionary.][F114Obligatory.][F1143]
[F114(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.]
[F114RTA section 41B][F114Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.][F114Summarily.][F114Level 5 on the standard scale .] _ _ _
[F116RTA section 41D] [F116 Breach of requirements as to control of vehicle, mobile telephones etc.][F116Summarily.]

[F116(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.]

[F116Discretionary.][F116Obligatory.]

[F117(a) 3, in the case of an offence under section 41D(a).

(b) 6, in the case of an offence under section 41D(b).]

[F116(b) Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.]

[F114RTA section 42][F114Breach of other construction and use requirements.][F114Summarily.][F114(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.] _ _
[F114Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.] _ _
RTA section 47Using, 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 64Using goods vehicle with unauthorised weights as well as authorised weights marked on it.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
F118. . .F118. . .F118. . .F118. . .
RTA section 65Supplying 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.
[F119RTA section 65A] Light passenger vehicles [F120and motor cycles] not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity. Summarily. Level 5 on the standard scale.
[F121RTA section 66C(1)] [F121Impersonating a stopping officer etc. with intent to deceive] [F121Summarily] [F121Level 5 on the standard scale]
[F121RTA section 66C(2)] [F121Resisting or wilfully obstructing a stopping officer] [F121Summarily] [F121One month or level 3 on the standard scale or both]
RTA section 67Obstructing 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.
[F122RTA section 67A(including application by section 67B(4)).][F122Failure 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.][F122Summarily.][F122Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F122RTA section 67B] [F122 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.][F122Summarily.][F122Level 3 on the standard scale.]
RTA section 68Obstructing inspection, etc., of [F123goods] vehicle by examiner or failing to comply with requirement to take [F123goods] vehicle for inspection.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 71Driving, etc., [F123goods] 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 [F123goods] vehicle found overloaded.Summarily.Level 5 on the standard scale.
RTA section 74Contravention 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 75Selling, 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 77Obstructing examiner testing condition of used vehicles at sale rooms, etc.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 78Failing to comply with requirement about weighing motor vehicle or obstructing authorised person.Summarily.Level 5 on the standard scale.
RTA section 81Selling, etc., pedal cycle in contravention of regulations as to brakes, bells, etc.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 83Selling, etc., wrongly made tail lamps or reflectors.Summarily.Level 5 on the standard scale.
[F124RTA section 87(1)][F124Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.][F124Summarily.][F124Level 3 on the standard scale.][F124Discretionary in a case where the offender’s driving would not have been in accordance with any licence that could have been granted to him.][F124Obligatory in the case mentioned in column 5.][F1243-6]
RTA section 87(2)Causing or permitting a person to drive [F125otherwise than in accordance with] a licence.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F126RTA section 92(7C)][F126Failure to deliver licence revoked by virtue of section 92(7A) F127... to Secretary of State.][F126Summarily.][F126Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F128RTA section 92(10)][F128Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.][F128Summarily.][F128Level 4 on the standard scale.][F128Discretionary.][F128Obligatory.][F1283-6]
[F126RTA section 93(3)][F126Failure to deliver revoked licence F129... to Secretary of State.][F126Summarily.][F126Level 3 on the standard scale.]
RTA [F130Section 94(3)]Failure to notify Secretary of State of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability [F131and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D] [F132or 109C].Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F133RTA section 94(3A)] [F133 Driving after such a failure] [F131 and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b)] [F134or 109C(c)][F133Summarily.][F133Level 3 on the standard scale.][F133Discretionary.][F133Obligatory.][F1333-6]
[F133RTA section 94A][F133Driving after refusal of licence under section 92(3)][F135, revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C ] [F136or 109B][F133Summarily.][F1336 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.][F133Discretionary.][F133Obligatory.][F1333-6]
RTA section 96Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight, or refusing to submit to test of eyesight.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.Discretionary.Obligatory.[F1373]
[F138RTA section 97][F138Failing to comply with any conditions prescribed for driving under provisional licence.][F138Summarily.][F138Level 3 on the standard scale.][F138Discretionary.][F138Obligatory.][F138 2]
[F138RTA section 98][F138Failing to comply with any conditions prescribed for driving under provisional licence where conditions applicable to driving under full licence.][F138Summarily.][F138Level 3 on the standard scale.][F138Discretionary.][F138Obligatory.][F1382]
RTA section 99 [F139(5)]Driving licence holder failing [F140to surrender licence F141...].Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F142RTA section 99B(11)] [F142Driving after failing to comply with a requirement under section 99B(7) or (10)] [F142Summarily] [F142Level 3 on the standard scale]'''
[F131RTA section 99(C)(4)][F131Failure to deliver Community licence to Secretary of State when required by notice under section 99C.][F131Summarily.][F131Level 3 on the standard scale.]'''
RTA section 103(1)(a)Obtaining driving licence while disqualified.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 103(1)(b)Driving while disqualified.(a) Summarily, in England and Wales.(a) 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.Discretionary.Obligatory.[F1436]
(b) Summarily, in Scotland.(b) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.
(c) On indictment, in Scotland.(c) 12 months or a fine or both.
F144. . .F144. . .F144. . .F144. . .
[F145RTA section 109B(4)][F145Failure to deliver Northern Ireland licence to Secretary of State when required by notice under section 109B.][F145Summarily.][F145Level 3 on the standard scale.]
F146 . . . . . . . .
F146 . . . . . . . .
[F147RTA section 114] [F147 Failing to comply with conditions of LGV] [F135 PCV licence or LGV Community licence [F148 and counterpart] , or causing or permitting person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of such conditions.][F147Summarily.][F147Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F131RTA section 115A(4),] [F131 Failure to deliver LGV or PCV Community licence when required by notice under section 115A.][F131Summarily. ][F131Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F147RTA section 118] [F147 Failing to surrender revoked or suspended LGV or PCV licence F149....][F147Summarily.][F147Level 3 on the standard scale.]
Regulations made by virtue of RTA [F150section 120(5)]Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) about [F151LGV or PCV]drivers’ licences [F131or LGV or PCV Community licence.]Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 123(4)Giving of paid driving instruction by unregistered and unlicensed persons or their employers.Summarily.Level 4 on the standard scale.
RTA section 123(6)Giving of paid instruction without there being exhibited on the motor car a certificate of registration or a licence under RTA Part V.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F152RTA section [F153125(3B)]][F152Failure, on application [F154to be registered in respect of driving instruction], to notify Registrar of F155... relevant or prospective disability.][F152Summarily.][F152Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F152RTA section 133C(4)][F152Failure by registered or licensed F156... driving instructor to notify Registrar of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.][F152Summarily. ][F152Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F152RTA section 133D][F152Giving of paid driving instruction by [F157persons required to hold emergency control certificates] or their employees without emergency control certificate or in unauthorised motor car.][F152Summarily.][F152Level 3 on the standard scale.]
RTA section 135Unregistered instructor using title or displaying badge, etc., prescribed for registered instructor, or employer using such title, etc., in relation to his unregistered instructor or issuing misleading advertisement, etc.Summarily.Level 4 on the standard scale.
RTA section 136Failure of instructor to surrender to Registrar certificate or licence.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 137Failing to produce certificate of registration or licence as driving instructor.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 143Using motor vehicle while uninsured F158....Summarily.[F159Level 5]on the standard scale.Discretionary.Obligatory.6–8
[F160RTA section 144A] [F160Keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements.] [F160Summarily.] [F160Level 3 on the standard scale.]
RTA section 147Failing to surrender certificate of insurance F161... to insurer on cancellation or to make statutory declaration of loss or destruction.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 154Failing to give information, or wilfully making a false statement, as to insurance F162... when claim made.Summarily.Level 4 on the standard scale.
[F163Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 2A] [F163Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) prohibiting removal of or interference with immobilisation notice.] [F163Summarily.] [F163Level 2 on the standard scale.]
[F163Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2A] [F163Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) prohibiting removal or attempted removal of immobilisation device.] [F163Summarily.] [F163Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F163Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 2A] [F163Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) about display of disabled person's badge.] [F163Summarily.] [F163Level 3 on the standard scale.]
[F163Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 2A] [F163Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) prohibiting making of false or misleading declaration to secure release of vehicle from immobilisation device.]

[F163(a) Summarily.

(b) On indictment.]

[F163(a) The statutory maximum.

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

[F163Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 4 of Schedule 2A] [F163Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) prohibiting making of false or misleading declaration to secure possession of vehicle in person's custody.]

[F163(a) Summarily.

(b) On indictment.]

[F163(a) The statutory maximum.

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

RTA section 163Failing to stop motor vehicle or cycle when required [F113by constable].Summarily.[F164(a) Level 5 on the standard scale if committed by a person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle.]
[F164(b) Level 3 on the standard scale if committed by a person riding a cycle.]
RTA section 164Failing to produce driving licence F165... or to state date of birth, or failing to provide the Secretary of State with evidence of date of birth, etc.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 165 Failing to give [F166constable] certain names and addresses or to produce certain documents.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 168Refusing to give, or giving false, name and address in case of reckless, careless or inconsiderate driving or cycling.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 169Pedestrian failing to give constable his name and address after failing to stop when directed by constable controlling traffic.Summarily.Level 1 on the standard scale.
RTA section 170(4)Failing to stop after accident and give particulars or report accident.Summarily.[F167Six months or level 5 on the standard scale or both]Discretionary.Obligatory.[F1685-10]
RTA section 170(7)Failure by driver, in case of accident involving injury to another, to produce evidence of insurance F169... or to report accident.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 171Failure by owner of motor vehicle to give police information for verifying compliance with requirement of compulsory insurance F170....Summarily.Level 4 on the standard scale.
RTA section 172Failure of person keeping vehicle and others to give police information as to identity of driver, etc., in the case of certain offences.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.[F171 Discretionary, if committed otherwise than by virtue of subsection (5) or (11).][F171Obligatory, if committed otherwise than by virtue of subsection (5) or (11).][F1726]
RTA section 173Forgery, etc., of licences, F173[F131...test certificates, certificates of insurance and other documents and things.](a) Summarily.(a) The statutory maximum.
(b) On indictment.(b) 2 years.
RTA section 174Making certain false statements, etc., and withholding certain material information.[F174(a) Summarily[F174(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both
(b) On indictment](b) 2 years or a fine or both.]
RTA section [F175 175] [F175 175(1) ]Issuing false documents.Summarily.Level 4 on the standard scale.
[F176RTA section 175(2)][F177Falsely amending certificate of conformity.][F177Summarily.][F178Level 4 on the standard scale][F179 . . .]
RTA section 177 Impersonation of, or of person employed by, authorised examiner.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 178 Taking, etc. , in Scotland a motor vehicle without authority or, knowing that it has been so taken, driving it or allowing oneself to be carried in it without authority. (a) Summarily.(a) 3 months or the statutory maximum or both.Discretionary.[F180Obligatory.][F1808]
(b) On indictment.(b) 12 months or a fine or both.
RTA section 180 Failing to attend, give evidence or produce documents to, inquiry held by Secretary of State, etc.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA section 181 Obstructing inspection of vehicles after accident.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
RTA Schedule 1 paragraph 6 Applying warranty to [F181 equipment, protective helmet, appliance or information in defending proceedings under RTA section 15A,] 17 or 18(4) where no warranty given, or applying false warranty. Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F73Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 86(2), 208(5)(i) (with s. 86(9))

F74 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26 , Sch. 2 para. 5(b); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F79 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 6(c); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F80 Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (18.8.2008) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 20(4), 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2008/1918, art. 2(a)

F82Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 87(3), 208(5)(i)

F84Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (24.9.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 23, 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2007/2472, art. 2(b)

F85 Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (18.8.2008) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 21(3), 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2008/1918, art. 2(b)

F90Words in Sch. 2 Pt.1 substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 86(3), 208(5)(i) (with s. 86(9))

F91 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para.8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F92 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 9; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F93 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 10; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F95Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (7.4.2015 for E.W. and 1.3.2018 for S.) by The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Consequential Amendments) (No.2) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/733), art. 1(4)(5), 3(2) (with art. 1(7))

F96 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 11; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F97 Sch 2 Pt. I: words in entry inserted (1.10.2002) by 2002 c. 30, s. 56(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)

F98Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (7.4.2015 for E.W. and 1.3.2018 for S.) by The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Consequential Amendments) (No.2) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/733), art. 1(4)(5), 3(3) (with art. 1(7))

F99 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F101Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (24.9.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 24, 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2007/2472, art. 2(c)

F106 Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 14; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F109 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 16; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F110 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 67, 103(2), Sch. 7 para. 8

F111Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (E.W.) (31.1.2017 for specified purposes) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 13 para. 3

F112Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (4.10.2004 for E., 1.5.2009 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), ss. 6(5), 99(1); S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(a); S.I. 2009/1095, art. 2(a)

F113Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (4.10.2004 for E., 26.10.2006 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), s. 99(1), Sch. 12 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(h); S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(e)

F114 Entries in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 17; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F115Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (24.9.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 25(1), 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2007/2472, art. 2(d)

F116Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (27.2.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 26(4), 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2007/237, art. 2(a)

F118Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 22(2)(b)

F119 Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1992/3107, reg. 16, Sch. 2 para. 7

F120 Sch. 2 Pt. I: words in entry inserted (30.11.1999) by S.I. 1999/2920, reg. 19, Sch. 2 para. 5(3)

F123 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, 83, Sch. 2 para. 18, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch. Appendix.

F124 Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 19; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F125 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 20; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F130 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 22; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F131 Words and entries in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(b)(d)(f)-(h)

F133 Entries in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 23; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F135 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para. 8(c)(e)

F137 Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 24; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F138 Entries in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch. Appendix.

F140 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1420, reg. 16(3)

F143 Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 25; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F148 Words inserted by virtue of S.I. 1990/144, regs. 2(3), 3, Sch. 3 para. 3(5)(c)

F152 Entries in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (9.9.1996) by 1993 c. 31, s. 6, Sch. para. 11; S.I. 1996/1980, art. 2.

F153Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 2 para. 31(2)(a)

F154Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 2 para. 31(2)(b)

F155Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I omitted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 2 para. 31(2)(c)

F156Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I omitted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 2 para. 31(3)

F157Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 2 para. 31(4)

F159 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch. 2 para. 26; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.

F160Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (4.2.2011) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 22(7), 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2011/19, art. 2(e)

F163Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (16.5.2011 for specified purposes) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 22(8), 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2011/1119, art. 2(c)

F164Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (24.9.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 27, 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2007/2472, art. 2(e)

F165Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (8.6.2015) by virtue of Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), s. 61(1)(10), Sch. 3 para. 63(3), Sch. 7(4); S.I. 2015/560, art. 3 (with arts. 4-9)

F166 Word in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, 83, Sch. 2 para. 28, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch. Appendix.

F172Figure in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (24.9.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 29, 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2007/2472, art. 2(g)

F174 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I substituted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 286, 336(3)(4); S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(l)

F180 Entries in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, 83, Sch. 2 para. 31, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch. Appendix.

Offences under this Act

Section 25 of this Act. Failing to give information as to date of birth or sex to court or to provide Secretary of State with evidence of date of birth, etc.Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
Section 26 of this Act. Failing to produce driving licence F182... to court making order for interim disqualification [F183 on committal for sentence etc.]Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
Section 27 of this Act. [F184Failing to produce licence to court when required to do so.]Summarily.Level 3 on the standard scale.
[F185 . . .]
Section 62 of this Act.Removing fixed penalty notice fixed to vehicle.Summarily.Level 2 on the standard scale.
[F186Section 37A(4) of this Act] [F186Failure to surrender licence to Secretary of State] [F186Summarily] [F186Level 3 on the standard scale]
Section 67 of this Act.False statement in response to notice to owner.Summarily.Level 5 on the standard scale.
[F187Section 90D(6) of this Act] [F187 Driving, etc. , vehicle in contravention of prohibition for failure to pay financial penalty deposit, etc.][F187Summarily.][F187Level 5 on the standard scale.]

Textual Amendments

F183 Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch. Appendix.

F187 Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. I inserted (5.1.2009) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 11(2), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2008/3164, art. 2(b)

F188...]

Textual Amendments

F188Sch. 2 Pt. I entries repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

Part IIE+W+S Other offences

(1) Offence(2) Disqualification(3) Endorsement(4) Penalty points
Manslaughter or, in Scotland, culpable homicide by the driver of a motor vehicle.Obligatory.Obligatory.[F1893-11]
[F190An offence under section 35 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (furious driving).][F190Discretionary.][F190Obligatory if committed in respect of a mechanically propelled vehicle.][F1903-9]
[F191An offence under section 12A of the Theft Act 1968 (aggravated vehicle-taking) Obligatory. Obligatory. 3- 11]
Stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.Discretionary.F192. . .F192. . .
An offence or attempt to commit an offence in respect of a motor vehicle under section 12 of the Theft Act 1968 (taking conveyance without consent of owner etc. or, knowing it has been so taken, driving it or allowing oneself to be carried in it).Discretionary.F192. . .F192. . .
An offence under section 25 of the Theft Act 1968 (going equipped for stealing, etc.) committed with reference to the theft or taking of motor vehicles.DiscretionaryF192. . .F192. . .

Textual Amendments

F189Words in Sch. 2 Pt. II substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, Sch 2 para. 32(2); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

F190Words in Sch. 2 Pt. II inserted (24.9.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 28, 61(1)(10) (with s. 61(3)); S.I. 2007/2472, art. 2(f)

F191Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. II inserted (1.4.1992) by Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992 (c. 11), s. 3(1); S.I. 1992/764, art 2

F192Entries in Sch. 2 Pt. II repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 26, 83, Sch. 2 para. 32(3), Sch.8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

Section 51.

SCHEDULE 3E+W Fixed Penalty Offences

Extent Information

E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

F193. . .

F193. . .F193. . .

Textual Amendments

F193 Entries repealed (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 22, s. 65, Sch. 5 Pt. I

[F194Offences under the Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act 1926

Section 2(1) [F195Contravention of any of the following provisions of the Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/1639)—
(i) regulation 3(9)(a) (failure to comply with a direction by a constable or notice exhibited by order of the Secretary of State), insofar as the contravention relates to the regulation or control of a pedal cycle;
(ii) regulation 3(10)(c) (use of certain vehicles in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any person), insofar as the contravention relates to use of a pedal cycle;
(iii) regulation 3(11) (use of a pedal cycle or driving or riding a vehicle between sunset and sunrise or in seriously reduced visibility unless adequately lit);
(iv) regulation 4(27) (driving or riding a trade vehicle);
(v) regulation 4(28) (exceeding speed limit);
(vi) regulation 4(30) (unauthorised waiting by a vehicle or leaving a vehicle unattended).]]

Textual Amendments

F195Words in Sch. 3 substituted (E.W.) (24.2.2025) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/68), art. 1, Sch. para. 1

[F196Offences under the Transport Act 1968 (c.73)

Section 96(11) of the Transport Act 1968Contravention of any requirement of domestic drivers’ hours code
Section 96(11A) of that ActContravention of any requirement of applicable Community rules as to periods of driving, etc.
Section 97(1) of that ActUsing vehicle in contravention of requirements relating to installation, use or repair of recording equipment in accordance with [F197EU Tachographs Regulation]
[F198Section 97ZA(1) and (2) of that Act Using vehicle in contravention of requirements relating to installation, use or repair or recording equipment in accordance with the AETR.]
Section 98(4) of that ActContravention of regulations made under section 98 or any requirement as to books, records or documents of applicable Community rules
Section 99(4) of that Act

Failing to comply with requirements relating to inspection of records or obstructing an officer, but only insofar as the offence relates to:—

(i)

failing to comply with any requirement under section 99(1)(a); or

(ii)

obstructing an officer in exercise of powers under 99(2)(a) or 99(3).

Section 99ZD(1) of that Act

Failing to comply with requirements relating to inspection of recording equipment or records (whether electronic or hard copy) made by or stored on recording equipment except where that offence is committed by:—

(i)

failing to sign a hard copy of downloaded data when required to do so under section 99ZC(1); or

(ii)

obstructing an officer in exercise of powers under section 99ZF.

Section 99C of that ActFailure to comply with prohibition or direction in relation to driving vehicle.]

Textual Amendments

F196 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 1

[F196Offence under the Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972 (c.27)

Section 3(1) of the Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972Driving, etc., foreign goods vehicle or foreign public service vehicle in contravention of prohibition etc.]

Offence under the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 (c. xxiv)

Section 15 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974.Parking vehicles on footways, verges, etc.

Offence under the Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

Section 137 of the Highways Act 1980.Obstructing a highway, but only where the offence is committed in respect of a vehicle.

[F199Offence under the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c.14)

Section 12(5) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981Using public service vehicle on road except under PSVoperators’ licence.]

Textual Amendments

Offences under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27)

RTRAsection 5(1)Using a vehicle in contravention of a traffic regulation order outside Greater London.
RTRAsection 8(1)Breach of traffic regulation order in Greater London.
RTRAsection 11Breach of experimental traffic order.
RTRAsection 13Breach of experimental traffic scheme regulations in Greater London.
RTRAsection 16(1)Using a vehicle in contravention of temporary prohibition or restriction of traffic in case of execution of works, etc.
RTRAsection 17(4)Wrongful use of special road.
RTRAsection 18(3)Using a vehicle in contravention of provision for one-way traffic on trunk road.
RTRAsection 20(5)Driving a vehicle in contravention of order prohibiting or restricting driving vehicles on certain classes of roads.
RTRAsection 25(5)Breach of pedestrian crossing regulations, except an offence in respect of a moving motor vehicle [F200other than a contravention of regulations 23, 24, 25 and 26 of the Zebra, Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1997].
[F201RTRA section 28(3) Stopping of vehicles at school crossings.]
RTRAsection 29(3)F202Using a vehicle in contravention of a street playground order . . ..
F203. . .F203. . .
RTRAsection [F20435A(1)]Breach of an order regulating the use, etc., of a parking place provided by a local authority, but only where the offence is committed in relation to a parking place provided on a road.
RTRAsection 47(1)Breach of a provision of a parking place designation order and other offences committed in relation to a parking place designated by such an order, except any offence of failing to pay an excess charge within the meaning of section 46.
RTRAsection 53(5)Using vehicle in contravention of any provision of a parking place designation order having effect by virtue of section 53(1)(a) (inclusion of certain traffic regulation provisions).
RTRAsection 53(6)Breach of a provision of a parking place designation order having effect by virtue of section 53(1)(b) (use of any part of a road for parking without charge).
RTRAsection 88(7)Driving a motor vehicle in contravention of an order imposing a minimum speed limit under section 88(1)(b).
RTRAsection 89(1)Speeding offences under RTRAand other Acts.

Textual Amendments

F200 Words in Sch. 3 substituted (1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 2(3)(a)

F201Words in Sch. 3 inserted (E.W.) (24.2.2025) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/68), art. 1, Sch. para. 2

F202 Words in Sch. 3 repealed (1.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59) , s. 168(2) , Sch. 9 (with s. 25(2)); S.I. 1991/2286 , art. 2(2) , Sch. 2 (for Scotland); S.I. 1991/2288 , art. 3 , Sch. (for E.W.)

F203 Entry in Sch. 3 repealed (1.11.1991 for E.W. and 1.1.1993 for S.) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59), s. 168(2), Sch. 9 (with s. 25(2)); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.; S.I. 1992/2990, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[F205Offences under the Road Transport (International Passenger Services) Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/748)

Regulation 19(1) of the Road Transport (International Passenger Services) Regulations 1984Using vehicle for Community regulated carriage of passengers by road otherwise than in accordance with authorisation or certificate, etc.
Regulation 19(2) of those RegulationsUsing vehicle for ASOR regulated or Community regulated carriage of passengers by road without having correctly completed passenger waybill or without carrying top copy of waybill on vehicle throughout journey.]

Textual Amendments

F205 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 3

Offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)

[F206RTA section 3][F206Driving mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration.]
RTAsection 14Breach of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.
RTAsection 15(2)Breach of restriction on carrying children in the front of vehicles.
[F207RTAsection 15(4)Breach of restriction on carrying children in the rear of vehicles.]
RTAsection 16Breach of regulations relating to protective headgear for motor cycle drivers and passengers.
[F208RTAsection 18(3)][F208Breach of regulations relating to head-worn appliances (eye protectors) for use on motor cycles]
RTAsection 19Parking a heavy commercial vehicle on verge or footway.
RTAsection 22Leaving vehicle in dangerous position.
RTAsection 23Unlawful carrying of passengers on motor cycles.
[F209RTAsection 24][F209Carrying more than one person on a pedal cycle.]
[F210RTA section 26(2) Holding on to vehicle in order to be towed, insofar as the contravention is committed while using a pedal cycle.
RTA section 28(1)Dangerous cycling.
RTA section 29Careless and inconsiderate cycling.]
RTAsection 34Driving [F211mechanically propelled] vehicle elsewhere than on a road.
RTAsection 35Failure to comply with traffic directions.
RTAsection 36Failure to comply with traffic signs.
[F212RTAsection 40A][F212Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.]
[F212RTAsection 41A][F212Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.]
[F212RTAsection 41B][F212Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.]
[F213RTAsection 41D][F213Breach of requirement as to control of vehicle, mobile telephone etc.]
RTAsection 42[F214Breach of other construction and use requirements]
[F215RTA section 47][F215Using, etc, vehicle without required test certificate being in force]
[F216RTAsection 71(1)Driving, etc., vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving it as being unfit for service or overloaded, or failing to comply with direction to remove a vehicle found overloaded.]
RTAsection 87(1)Driving vehicle [F217otherwise than in accordance with] requisite licence.
[F218RTA section 143][F218Using motor vehicle while uninsured F219...]
F220. . .F220. . .
RTAsection 163F221Failure to stop vehicle on being so required ....
[F222RTA section 172][F222Failure of person keeping vehicle and others to give the police information as to identity of driver, etc, in the case of certain offences]

Textual Amendments

F206Words in Sch. 3 inserted (16.8.2013) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1565), arts. 1, 3

F207 Entry in Sch. 3 inserted (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/345, art. 2

F208 Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.12.2004) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2922), arts. 1, 2(2)

F209 Entry in Sch. 3 inserted (E.W.)(1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 3(3)(a)

F210Words in Sch. 3 inserted (E.W.) (24.2.2025) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/68), art. 1, Sch. para. 3

F211 Words in entry in Sch. 3 substituted (20.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 67, 103(2), Sch. 7 para. 9

F213 Words in Sch. 3 inserted (27.2.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 26(5), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2007/237, art. 2(a)

F215Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.6.2003) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1253), arts. 1, 2(3)(a)

F218Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.6.2003) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1253), arts. 1, 2(3)(b)

F220 Entry in Sch. 3 repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1) , s. 83 , Sch. 8 ; S.I. 1992/1286 , art. 2 , Sch. Appendix

F221 Words in Sch. 3 repealed (4.10.2004 for E., 26.10.2006 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), s. 99(1), Sch. 12 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(h); S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(e)

F222Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.6.2003) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1253), arts. 1, 2(3)(c)

[F223Offence under this Act

Section 90D(6)Driving, etc., vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving, or failing to comply with direction to remove vehicle on failure to make a financial penalty deposit payment.]
[F224Section 91 Contravention of either of the following provisions of the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 (S.I.1989/1796)—
(i) regulation 24(1)(a)(i) (use of lamps between sunset and sunrise), insofar as the contravention relates to use of a pedal cycle;
(ii) regulation 27 (use of lamps so as to cause undue dazzle or discomfort to other persons using the road), insofar as the contravention relates to entry 1 or 2 in the table in that regulation.]

Textual Amendments

F223 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 5

F224Words in Sch. 3 inserted (E.W.) (24.2.2025) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/68), art. 1, Sch. para. 4

[F223Offences under the Goods Vehicles (Community Authorisations) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3077)

Regulation 3 of the Goods Vehicles (Community Authorisations) Regulations 1992Using goods vehicle without Community authorisation.
Regulation 7 of those RegulationsUsing vehicle under Community authorisation in contravention of conditions governing authorisation.]

F225[Offences under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (c. 22)

F226. . .F226. . .
[F227Section 34 of that ActUsing trade licence for unauthorised purposes or in unauthorised circumstances, etc.]
Section 42 of that Act. Driving or keeping a vehicle without required registration mark.
Section 43 of that Act.Driving or keeping a vehicle with registration mark obscured etc.
[F228Section 43C of that Act][F228Using an incorrectly registered vehicle.]
[F229Section 59 of that Act][F229Failure to fix a prescribed registration mark to a vehicle in accordance with regulations made under section 23(4)(a) of that Act.]]

Textual Amendments

F225 Entry inserted (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 22, s. 63, Sch. 3 para. 25(2)

F226Words in Sch. 3 omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 19 paras. 21, 22

F229 Entry in Sch. 3 inserted (1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 2(3)(b)

[F230Offence under the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 (c. 23)

Section 2(5) of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995Using goods vehicle on road for carriage of goods except under operator’s licence.]

Textual Amendments

F230 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 7

[F230Offences under the Public Service Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/1322)

Regulation 3 of the Public Service Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 1999Using public service vehicle on road without Community licence.
Regulation 7 of those RegulationsUsing public service vehicle under Community licence in contravention of conditions governing use of licence.]

[F230Offences under the Road Transport (Passenger Vehicles Cabotage) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3413)

Regulation 3 of the Road Transport (Passenger Vehicles Cabotage) Regulations 1999Using vehicle on road for UKcabotage operations without Community licence.
Regulation 4 of those RegulationsUsing vehicle on road for UKcabotage operations without control document.
Regulation 7(1) of those RegulationsDriver failing to produce Community licence on request when vehicle required to have licence on board.
Regulation 7(3) of those RegulationsDriver failing to produce control document on request when vehicle required to have control document on board.]

[F230Offence under the Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007(S.I. 2007/605)

Regulation 11(7) of the Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007Driver of relevant vehicle failing to produce on request evidence or document required to be carried under regulation 11(1), (3) or (5).]

[F231Offence under the Goods Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2633)

Regulation 4 of the Goods Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 2011Using a vehicle in Great Britain in contravention of the requirement to possess a Community licence.]

Textual Amendments

[F232Offences under the Highways Act 1835 and the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984

Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835Driving on the footway
[F233Cycling on the footway]
Section 129(5) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984Driving on the footway]

Textual Amendments

F232 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 2(3)(c)

F233 Entry in Sch. 3 inserted (E.W.)(1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 3(3)(b)

[F234Offence under the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 (c. 7)

Section 11 of the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013Using or keeping heavy goods vehicle if HGV road user levy not paid.]

Textual Amendments

F234Words in Sch. 3 inserted (30.1.2014 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 (c. 7), ss. 13, 21(1); S.I. 2014/175, art. 2; S.I. 2014/797, art. 2

[F235Offences under the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018 (c. 19)

Section 8(1) of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018Operator using a goods vehicle in breach of regulations made under section 1(1) of that Act without reasonable excuse.
Section 8(2) of that ActDriver of a goods vehicle breaching a requirement under section 6(2)(a) of that Act to produce a permit without reasonable excuse.
Section 8(3) of that ActWilfully obstructing an examiner exercising powers under section 6 of that Act.
Section 8(4)(a) of that ActBreaching a prohibition under section 7 of that Act without reasonable excuse.]

Textual Amendments

[F236Offences under the Trailer Registration Regulations 2018 ( S.I. 2018/1203)

Regulation 5 of the Trailer Registration Regulations 2018Keeping or using a trailer that has not been registered under those Regulations on a journey to or through a foreign country that is a contracting party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (“the 1968 Convention”).
Regulation 19(1)(a) of those RegulationsUsing a registered trailer with an expired registration document on a journey to or through a foreign country that is a contracting party to the 1968 Convention.
Regulation 19(1)(f) of those RegulationsFailing to produce a trailer registration document when required to do so.
Regulation 19(1)(g) of those RegulationsFailing to fix a registration plate on a registered trailer in accordance with those Regulations.
Regulation 19(1)(h) of those RegulationsDisplaying a trailer registration mark on a trailer that is not assigned to that trailer.
Regulation 20 of those RegulationsKeeping or using an incorrectly registered trailer on a road.
Regulation 21 of those RegulationsKeeping or using a registered trailer on a road with a registration mark that is obscured.
Regulation 22(a) of those RegulationsWilfully obstructing a person carrying out an inspection of a trailer under those Regulations.]

Textual Amendments

[F237Offence under the Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019

Article 2(6) of the Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019Driver of a heavy commercial vehicle in Kent failing to comply with or contravening a direction given, or requirement imposed, by a traffic officer.]

Textual Amendments

Extent Information

E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

Section 51.

SCHEDULE 3S Fixed Penalty Offences

F249. . .

F249. . .F249. . .

Textual Amendments

F249 Entries repealed (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 22, s. 65, Sch. 5 Pt. I

[F194Offences under the Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act 1926

Section 2(1) Breach of parks regulations but only where the offence is committed in relation to regulation 4(27) (driving or riding a trade vehicle), 4(28) (exceeding speed limit) or 4(30) (unauthorised waiting by a vehicle or leaving a vehicle unattended) of the Royal and other Parks and Gardens Regulations 1977.

Textual Amendments

[F196Offences under the Transport Act 1968 (c.73)

Section 96(11) of the Transport Act 1968Contravention of any requirement of domestic drivers’ hours code
Section 96(11A) of that ActContravention of any requirement of applicable Community rules as to periods of driving, etc.
Section 97(1) of that ActUsing vehicle in contravention of requirements relating to installation, use or repair of recording equipment in accordance with [F197EU Tachographs Regulation]
[F198Section 97ZA(1) and (2) of that Act Using vehicle in contravention of requirements relating to installation, use or repair or recording equipment in accordance with the AETR.]
Section 98(4) of that ActContravention of regulations made under section 98 or any requirement as to books, records or documents of applicable Community rules
Section 99(4) of that Act

Failing to comply with requirements relating to inspection of records or obstructing an officer, but only insofar as the offence relates to:—

(i)

failing to comply with any requirement under section 99(1)(a); or

(ii)

obstructing an officer in exercise of powers under 99(2)(a) or 99(3).

Section 99ZD(1) of that Act

Failing to comply with requirements relating to inspection of recording equipment or records (whether electronic or hard copy) made by or stored on recording equipment except where that offence is committed by:—

(i)

failing to sign a hard copy of downloaded data when required to do so under section 99ZC(1); or

(ii)

obstructing an officer in exercise of powers under section 99ZF.

Section 99C of that ActFailure to comply with prohibition or direction in relation to driving vehicle.]

Textual Amendments

F196 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 1

[F196Offence under the Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972 (c.27)

Section 3(1) of the Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972Driving, etc., foreign goods vehicle or foreign public service vehicle in contravention of prohibition etc.]

Offence under the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 (c. xxiv)

Section 15 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974.Parking vehicles on footways, verges, etc.

Offence under the Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

Section 137 of the Highways Act 1980.Obstructing a highway, but only where the offence is committed in respect of a vehicle.

[F199Offence under the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c.14)

Section 12(5) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981Using public service vehicle on road except under PSVoperators’ licence.]

Textual Amendments

Offences under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27)

RTRAsection 5(1)Using a vehicle in contravention of a traffic regulation order outside Greater London.
RTRAsection 8(1)Breach of traffic regulation order in Greater London.
RTRAsection 11Breach of experimental traffic order.
RTRAsection 13Breach of experimental traffic scheme regulations in Greater London.
RTRAsection 16(1)Using a vehicle in contravention of temporary prohibition or restriction of traffic in case of execution of works, etc.
RTRAsection 17(4)Wrongful use of special road.
RTRAsection 18(3)Using a vehicle in contravention of provision for one-way traffic on trunk road.
RTRAsection 20(5)Driving a vehicle in contravention of order prohibiting or restricting driving vehicles on certain classes of roads.
RTRAsection 25(5)Breach of pedestrian crossing regulations, except an offence in respect of a moving motor vehicle [F250other than a contravention of regulations 23, 24, 25 and26 of the Zebra, Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1997].
RTRAsection 29(3)F251Using a vehicle in contravention of a street playground order . . ..
F252. . .F252. . .
RTRAsection [F25335A(1)]Breach of an order regulating the use, etc., of a parking place provided by a local authority, but only where the offence is committed in relation to a parking place provided on a road.
RTRAsection 47(1)Breach of a provision of a parking place designation order and other offences committed in relation to a parking place designated by such an order, except any offence of failing to pay an excess charge within the meaning of section 46.
RTRAsection 53(5)Using vehicle in contravention of any provision of a parking place designation order having effect by virtue of section 53(1)(a) (inclusion of certain traffic regulation provisions).
RTRAsection 53(6)Breach of a provision of a parking place designation order having effect by virtue of section 53(1)(b) (use of any part of a road for parking without charge).
RTRAsection 88(7)Driving a motor vehicle in contravention of an order imposing a minimum speed limit under section 88(1)(b).
RTRAsection 89(1)Speeding offences under RTRAand other Acts.

Textual Amendments

F250 Words in Sch. 3 substituted (1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 2(3)(a)

F251 Words in Sch. 3 repealed (1.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59) , s. 168(2) , Sch. 9 (with s. 25(2)); S.I. 1991/2286 , art. 2(2) , Sch. 2 (for Scotland); S.I. 1991/2288 , art. 3 , Sch. (for E.W.)

F252 Entry in Sch. 3 repealed (1.11.1991 for E.W. and 1.1.1993 for S.) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59), s. 168(2), Sch. 9 (with s. 25(2)); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.; S.I. 1992/2990, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[F205Offences under the Road Transport (International Passenger Services) Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/748)

Regulation 19(1) of the Road Transport (International Passenger Services) Regulations 1984Using vehicle for Community regulated carriage of passengers by road otherwise than in accordance with authorisation or certificate, etc.
Regulation 19(2) of those RegulationsUsing vehicle for ASOR regulated or Community regulated carriage of passengers by road without having correctly completed passenger waybill or without carrying top copy of waybill on vehicle throughout journey.]

Textual Amendments

F205 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 3

Offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)

[F206RTA section 3][F206Driving mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration.]
RTAsection 14Breach of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.
RTAsection 15(2)Breach of restriction on carrying children in the front of vehicles.
[F254RTAsection 15(4)Breach of restriction on carrying children in the rear of vehicles.]
RTAsection 16Breach of regulations relating to protective headgear for motor cycle drivers and passengers.
[F208RTAsection 18(3)][F208Breach of regulations relating to head-worn appliances (eye protectors) for use on motor cycles]
RTAsection 19Parking a heavy commercial vehicle on verge or footway.
RTAsection 22Leaving vehicle in dangerous position.
RTAsection 23Unlawful carrying of passengers on motor cycles.
RTAsection 34Driving motor vehicle elsewhere than on a road.
RTAsection 35Failure to comply with traffic directions.
RTAsection 36Failure to comply with traffic signs.
[F255RTAsection 40A][F255Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.]
[F255RTAsection 41A][F255Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.]
[F255RTAsection 41B][F255Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.]
[F213RTAsection 41D][F213Breach of requirement as to control of vehicle, mobile telephone etc.]
RTAsection 42[F256Breach of other construction and use requirements]
[F215RTA section 47][F215Using, etc, vehicle without required test certificate being in force]
[F216RTAsection 71(1)Driving, etc., vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving it as being unfit for service or overloaded, or failing to comply with direction to remove a vehicle found overloaded.]
RTAsection 87(1)Driving vehicle [F257otherwise than in accordance with] requisite licence.
[F218RTA section 143][F218Using motor vehicle while uninsured F219...]
F258. . .F258. . .
RTAsection 163Failure to stop vehicle on being so required by constable in uniform.
[F222RTA section 172][F222Failure of person keeping vehicle and others to give the police information as to identity of driver, etc, in the case of certain offences]

Textual Amendments

F206Words in Sch. 3 inserted (16.8.2013) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1565), arts. 1, 3

F208 Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.12.2004) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2922), arts. 1, 2(2)

F213 Words in Sch. 3 inserted (27.2.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 26(5), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2007/237, art. 2(a)

F215Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.6.2003) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1253), arts. 1, 2(3)(a)

F218Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.6.2003) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1253), arts. 1, 2(3)(b)

F222Words in Sch. 3 inserted (1.6.2003) by The Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1253), arts. 1, 2(3)(c)

F254 Entry in Sch. 3 inserted (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/345, art. 2

F258 Entry in Sch. 3 repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1) , s. 83 , Sch. 8 ; S.I. 1992/1286 , art. 2 , Sch. Appendix

[F223Offence under this Act

Section 90D(6)Driving, etc., vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving, or failing to comply with direction to remove vehicle on failure to make a financial penalty deposit payment.]

Textual Amendments

F223 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 5

[F223Offences under the Goods Vehicles (Community Authorisations) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3077)

Regulation 3 of the Goods Vehicles (Community Authorisations) Regulations 1992Using goods vehicle without Community authorisation.
Regulation 7 of those RegulationsUsing vehicle under Community authorisation in contravention of conditions governing authorisation.]

F259[Offences under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (c. 22)

F226. . .F226. . .
[F227Section 34 of that ActUsing trade licence for unauthorised purposes or in unauthorised circumstances, etc.]
Section 42 of that Act. Driving or keeping a vehicle without required registration mark.
Section 43 of that Act.Driving or keeping a vehicle with registration mark obscured etc.
[F228Section 43C of that Act][F228Using an incorrectly registered vehicle.]
[F260Section 59 of that Act][F260Failure to fix a prescribed registration mark to a vehicle in accordance with regulations made under section 23(4)(a) of that Act.]]

Textual Amendments

F226Words in Sch. 3 omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 19 paras. 21, 22

F259 Entry inserted (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 22, s. 63, Sch. 3 para. 25(2)

F260 Entry in Sch. 3 inserted (1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 2(3)(b)

[F230Offence under the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 (c. 23)

Section 2(5) of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995Using goods vehicle on road for carriage of goods except under operator’s licence.]

Textual Amendments

F230 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (31.3.2009) by Fixed Penalty Offences Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/483), art. 1, Sch. para. 7

[F230Offences under the Public Service Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/1322)

Regulation 3 of the Public Service Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 1999Using public service vehicle on road without Community licence.
Regulation 7 of those RegulationsUsing public service vehicle under Community licence in contravention of conditions governing use of licence.]

[F230Offences under the Road Transport (Passenger Vehicles Cabotage) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3413)

Regulation 3 of the Road Transport (Passenger Vehicles Cabotage) Regulations 1999Using vehicle on road for UKcabotage operations without Community licence.
Regulation 4 of those RegulationsUsing vehicle on road for UKcabotage operations without control document.
Regulation 7(1) of those RegulationsDriver failing to produce Community licence on request when vehicle required to have licence on board.
Regulation 7(3) of those RegulationsDriver failing to produce control document on request when vehicle required to have control document on board.]

[F230Offence under the Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007(S.I. 2007/605)

Regulation 11(7) of the Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007Driver of relevant vehicle failing to produce on request evidence or document required to be carried under regulation 11(1), (3) or (5).]

[F231Offence under the Goods Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2633)

Regulation 4 of the Goods Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 2011Using a vehicle in Great Britain in contravention of the requirement to possess a Community licence.]

Textual Amendments

[F261Offences under the Highways Act 1835 and the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984
Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835Driving on the footway
Section 129(5) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984Driving on the footway]

Textual Amendments

F261 Entries in Sch. 3 inserted (1.8.1999) by S.I. 1999/1851, art. 2(3)(c)

[F234Offence under the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 (c. 7)

Section 11 of the HGV Road User Levy Act 2013Using or keeping heavy goods vehicle if HGV road user levy not paid.]

Textual Amendments

F234Words in Sch. 3 inserted (30.1.2014 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by HGV Road User Levy Act 2013 (c. 7), ss. 13, 21(1); S.I. 2014/175, art. 2; S.I. 2014/797, art. 2

[F235Offences under the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018 (c. 19)

Section 8(1) of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018Operator using a goods vehicle in breach of regulations made under section 1(1) of that Act without reasonable excuse.
Section 8(2) of that ActDriver of a goods vehicle breaching a requirement under section 6(2)(a) of that Act to produce a permit without reasonable excuse.
Section 8(3) of that ActWilfully obstructing an examiner exercising powers under section 6 of that Act.
Section 8(4)(a) of that ActBreaching a prohibition under section 7 of that Act without reasonable excuse.]

Textual Amendments

[F236Offences under the Trailer Registration Regulations 2018 ( S.I. 2018/1203)

Regulation 5 of the Trailer Registration Regulations 2018Keeping or using a trailer that has not been registered under those Regulations on a journey to or through a foreign country that is a contracting party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (“the 1968 Convention”).
Regulation 19(1)(a) of those RegulationsUsing a registered trailer with an expired registration document on a journey to or through a foreign country that is a contracting party to the 1968 Convention.
Regulation 19(1)(f) of those RegulationsFailing to produce a trailer registration document when required to do so.
Regulation 19(1)(g) of those RegulationsFailing to fix a registration plate on a registered trailer in accordance with those Regulations.
Regulation 19(1)(h) of those RegulationsDisplaying a trailer registration mark on a trailer that is not assigned to that trailer.
Regulation 20 of those RegulationsKeeping or using an incorrectly registered trailer on a road.
Regulation 21 of those RegulationsKeeping or using a registered trailer on a road with a registration mark that is obscured.
Regulation 22(a) of those RegulationsWilfully obstructing a person carrying out an inspection of a trailer under those Regulations.]

Textual Amendments

[F237Offence under the Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019

Article 2(6) of the Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019Driver of a heavy commercial vehicle in Kent failing to comply with or contravening a direction given, or requirement imposed, by a traffic officer.]]

Textual Amendments

Section 68.

SCHEDULE 4E+W+S Statutory Statements

Part IE+W+S Statutory Statement of Ownership or Hiring

1(1)For the purposes of Part III of this Act, a statutory statement of ownership is a statement on an official form signed by the person providing it and stating whether he was the owner of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence and, if he was not the owner of the vehicle at that time, whether—E+W+S

(a)he was never the owner, or

(b)he ceased to be the owner before, or became the owner after, that time,

and in a case within paragraph (b) above, stating, if the information is in his possession, the name and address of the person to whom, and the date on which, he disposed of the vehicle or (as the case may be) the name and address of the person from whom, and the date on which, he acquired it.

(2)An official form for a statutory statement of ownership shall—

(a)indicate that the person providing the statement in response to a notice to owner relating to an offence may give notice requesting a hearing in respect of the offence in the manner specified in the form, and

(b)direct the attention of any person proposing to complete the form to the information provided in accordance with paragraph 3(3) below in any official form for a statutory statement of facts.

2(1)For the purposes of Part III of this Act, a statutory statement of hiring is a statement on an official form, signed by the person providing it, being a person by whom a statement of liability was signed, and stating—E+W+S

(a)whether at the time of the alleged offence the vehicle was let to him under the hiring agreement to which the statement of liability refers, and

(b)if it was not, the date on which he returned the vehicle to the possession of the vehicle-hire firm concerned.

(2)An official form for a statutory statement of hiring shall—

(a)indicate that the person providing the statement in pursuance of a notice relating to an offence served under section 63 of this Act by virtue of section 66 of this Act may give notice requesting a hearing in respect of the offence in the manner specified in the form, and

(b)direct the attention of any person proposing to complete the form to the information provided in accordance with paragraph 3(3) below in any official form for a statutory statement of facts.

(3) In sub-paragraph (1) above “ statement of liability ”, “ hiring agreement ” and “ vehicle-hire firm ” have the same meanings as in section 66 of this Act.

Part IIE+W+S Statutory Statement of Facts

3(1)For the purposes of Part III of this Act, a statutory statement of facts is a statement on an official form, signed by the person providing it, which—E+W+S

(a)states that the person providing it was not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence, and

(b)states the name and address at the time when the statement is provided of the person who was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence.

(2)A statutory statement of facts has effect as a notice given by the driver requesting a hearing in respect of the offence if it is signed by the person identified in the statement as the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence.

(3)An official form for a statutory statement of facts shall indicate—

(a)that if a person identified in the statement as the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence signs the statement he will be regarded as having given notice requesting a hearing in respect of the offence,

(b)that the person on whom the notice to owner relating to the offence is served may not give notice requesting a hearing in respect of the offence on his own account if he provides a statutory statement of facts signed by a person so identified, and

(c)that if the fixed penalty is not paid before the end of the period stated in the notice to owner as the period for response to the notice, a sum determined by reference to that fixed penalty may be registered without any court hearing for enforcement as a fine against the person on whom the notice to owner is served, unless he has given notice requesting a hearing in respect of the offence,

but that, in a case within paragraph (c) above, the sum in question may not be so registered if the person on whom the notice to owner is served provides a statutory statement of facts as mentioned in paragraph (b) above until two months have elapsed from the end of the period so stated without service of a summons or, in Scotland, complaint in respect of the offence on the person identified in that statement as the driver of the vehicle.

Section 75.

SCHEDULE 5E+W+S Scotland: Additional Offences Open to Conditional Offer

(1) Provision creating offence(2) General nature of offence
F238 . . .
F238 . . . F238 . . .

Textual Amendments

F238 Entry in Sch. 5 repealed (3.5.1994) by 1994 c. 9, s. 258, Sch. 26 Pt. I

Offence under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27)
Section 53(6) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.Breach of provision of parking place designation order having effect by virtue of section 53(1)(b).
Offences under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54)
Section 65(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984Conveying insecure load on drawn vehicle.
Section 65(2) of that ActPermitting child to drive drawn vehicle.
Section 95(1) of that Act Dropping and failing to remove mud, etc.
Section 129(3) of that Act.Carrying projecting load.
Section 129(5) of that Act. Driving on footway, etc.
Section 129(6) of that Act.Parking motor vehicle on cycle track.
Offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
RTA section 24 Unlawful carrying of passengers on bicycle.
RTA section 26 Holding or getting onto a moving vehicle to be carried, or holding onto a moving vehicle to be towed.
RTA section 27 Causing or permitting dog to be on designated road without a lead.
RTA section 37 Failure by pedestrians to comply with directions of constable regulating vehicular traffic.
RTA section 47 Using a vehicle without a valid test certificate.
Regulations made by virtue of RTA section 51(2) Failure of driver of goods vehicle to be present throughout testing of vehicle.
RTA section 53(1) Using goods vehicle without valid required plating certificate.
RTA section 53(3) Using altered goods vehicle where alteration not notified to Secretary of State under section 49.
Regulations made by virtue of RTA section 61(4) Failure of driver of vehicle to be present throughout testing of vehicle after notification of alteration.
RTA section 63 Using vehicle without valid type approval certificate, or using goods vehicle to draw trailer where plating certificate does not state maximum laden weight for vehicle and trailer or using altered vehicle where alteration not notified to Secretary of State under section 59.
RTA section 64 Using goods vehicle with unauthorised as well as authorised weights marked on it.
RTA section 87(2) Causing or permitting person to drive [F239otherwise than in accordance with] licence.
RTA section 94(3) Failure to notify relevant or prospective disability.
RTA section 96(1) Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight.
RTA section 99(5) Driving licence holder failing [F240when his licence is revoked, to surrender it F241... or], when his particulars become incorrect, to surrender licence F242... and give particulars.
[F243RTA section 110 ] [F243 Driving HGV without HGV driver’s licence or causing or permitting person to drive HGV without HGV driver’s licence. ]
RTA [F244section 112][F244section 114] Failure to comply with conditions of [F245HGV] [F245LGV or PCV ] driver’s licence or employing person under 21 to drive [F245HGV] [F245LGV or PCV ] in contravention of conditions of his licence.
Regulations under RTA [F246section 117][F246section 120(5)] Contravention of provisions of regulations about [F247HGV] [F247LGV or PCV ] drivers’ licences which is declared by the regulations to be an offence.
RTA section 136 Failure of driving instructor to surrender licence or certificate to Registrar when required.
RTA section 137 Failure to produce certificate of registration or licence as driving instructor.
RTA section 147 Failure to surrender certificate of insurance on cancellation or to make statutory declaration.
RTA section 164(8) Failure to furnish Secretary of State with evidence of date of birth, etc.
RTA section 165 Failure to give constable certain names and addresses or to produce certificate of insurance or certain test and other like documents or failure of person supervising learner driver to give constable certain names and addresses.
RTA section 169 Failure of pedestrian contravening section 37 to give name and address to constable.
RTA section 170 Failure of driver in accident involving injury to another to produce evidence of insurance or report the accident.

Textual Amendments

F246 Words “section 120(5)" substituted (1.4.1991) for “section 117" by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 7, Sch. 3 para. 30(c)(i)

Offence under this Act
Section 25(6) of this ActFailure to provide Secretary of State when required with evidence of date of birth.
F248...

Textual Amendments

F248 Sch. 5 entries repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

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