Offences under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

RTRA section 5

Contravention of traffic regulation order.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 8

Contravention of order regulating traffic in Greater London.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 11

Contravention of experimental traffic order.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 13

Contravention of experimental traffic scheme in Greater London.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 16 (1)

Contravention of temporary prohibition or restriction.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

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.

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

F61RTRA section 30(5)

F61As above (Greater London).

F61Summarily.

F61Level 3 on the standard scale.

F61Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

F61Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

F612

RTRA section F6235A(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 F6335A(2)

F64Misuse of apparatus for collecting charges or of parking device or connected apparatus

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section F6535A(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.

F663-6 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.

F67RTRA section 105(6A)

F67Misuse of recognised badge (immobilisation devices).

F67Summarily.

F67Level 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 F68;117(1)

Wrongful use of disabled person’s badge.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F69RTRA section 117(1A)

F69Wrongful use of recognised badge.

F69Summarily.

F69Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section 129 (3)

Failure to give evidence at inquiry.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988

RTA section 1

Causing death by F70dangerous driving.

On indictment.

F71Imprisonment for life

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F723-11

F73RTA section 1A

F73Causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

F73(a) Summarily.

F73(a) 12 months or the statutory maximum or bothF74; 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

F73Obligatory.

F73Obligatory.

F733-11.

F73(b) On indictment.

F73(b) 5 years or a fine or both.

RTA section 2

F75 Dangerous driving.

(a) Summarily.

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

(i) F76Obligatory

Obligatory.

(i) F773-11

(ii) F76Obligatory

(ii) F773-11

(b) On indictment.

(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

F78RTA section 2B

F78Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving.

F78(a) Summarily.

F78(a) F79the general limit in a magistrates’ court (in England and Wales) or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.

F78Obligatory.

F78Obligatory.

F783-11

F78(b) On indictment.

F78(b) 5 years or a fine or both.

F80RTA section 2C

Causing serious injury by careless, or inconsiderate, driving

(a) Summarily

(a) On conviction in F81England 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

Obligatory

Obligatory

3-11

(b) On indictment

b) 2 years or a fine or both

RTA section 3

Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.

Summarily.

F82Level 5 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

3–9

F83RTA section 3ZB

F83Causing death by driving: unlicensed, F84... or uninsured drivers.

F83(a) Summarily.

F83(a) F79the general limit in a magistrates’ court (in England and Wales) or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.

F83Obligatory.

F83Obligatory.

F833-11

F83(b) On indictment.

F83(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

F85RTA section 3ZC

F85Causing death by driving: disqualified drivers

F85On indictment

F8510 years or a fine or both

F85Obligatory

F85Obligatory

F853-11

F85RTA section 3ZD

F85Causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers

F85(a) Summarily

F85(a) On conviction in F86England 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.

F85Obligatory

F85Obligatory

F853-11

F85(b) On indictment

F85(b) 4 years or a fine or both

F87RTA section 3A

F87Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.

F87On indictment.

F87F88Imprisonment for life or a fine or both.

F87Obligatory.

F87Obligatory.

F873-11.

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.

F893-11

RTA section 4(2)

Being in charge of a F90mechanically 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.

F913-11

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

F92Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

4

RTA section 7

Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.

Summarily.

(a) Where the specimen was required to ascertain ability to drive or proportion of alcohol F93or 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) F943-11 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.

F95RTA section 7A

Failing to allow specimen to be subjected to laboratory test

Summarily

(a) Where the test would be for ascertaining ability to drive or proportion of alcohol F96or 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 12

Motor racing and speed trials on public ways.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F973-11

RTA section 13

Other unauthorised or irregular competitions or trials on public ways.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 14

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

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 15(2)

Driving motor vehicle with child in front not wearing seat belt F98or 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.

F99Level 2 on the standard scale.

F100RTA section 15A(3) or (4)

F100 Selling etc. in certain circumstances equipment as conducive to the safety of children in motor vehicles.

F100Summarily.

F100Level 3 on the standard scale.

F101RTA section 15B

F101Failure to notify bus passengers of the requirement to wear seat belts.

F101Summarily.

F101Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 16

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

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 17

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 18(3)

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

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 18(4)

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 19

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F102RTA section 19A

F102 Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.

F102Summarily

F102Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 21

Driving or parking on cycle track.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 22

Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

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F103RTA section 22A

F103Causing danger to road-users.

F103(a) Summarily.

F103(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.

_

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F103(b) On indictment.

F103(b) 7 years or a fine or both.

RTA section 23

Carrying passenger on motor-cycle contrary to section 23.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

F1043

RTA section 24

Carrying passenger on bicycle contrary to section 24.

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 25

Tampering with motor vehicles.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 26

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

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 27

Dogs on designated roads without being held on lead.

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 28

F105 dangerous cycling.

Summarily.

F106Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 29

Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling.

Summarily.

F107Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 30

Cycling when unfit through drink or drugs.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 31

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

Summarily.

Level 1 on the standard scale.

RTA section 32

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

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

RTA section 33

Unauthorised motor vehicle trial on footpaths or bridleways.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 34

Driving F108mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 35

Failing to comply with traffic directions.

Summarily

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary, if committed in respect of a motor vehicle by failure to comply with a direction of a constable F109F110, traffic officer or traffic wardenF109or traffic officer.

Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.

3

RTA section 36

Failing to comply with traffic signs.

Summarily

Level 3 on the standard scale.

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

Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.

3

RTA section 37

Pedestrian failing to stop when directed F111by constable regulating traffic.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F112RTA section 40A

F112 Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.

F112Summarily.

F112(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.

F113(a) Obligatory if committed within three years of a previous conviction of the offender under section 40A.

F112Obligatory.

F1123

F112(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.

F113(b) Discretionary in any other case.

F112RTA section 41A

F112Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.

F112Summarily.

F112 (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.

F112 Discretionary.

F112Obligatory.

F1123

F112(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.

F112RTA section 41B

F112Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.

F112Summarily.

F112Level 5 on the standard scale .

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F114RTA section 41D

F114 Breach of requirements as to control of vehicle, mobile telephones etc.

F114Summarily.

F114Discretionary.

F114Obligatory.

F115(a) 3, in the case of an offence under section 41D(a).

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

F112RTA section 42

F112Breach of other construction and use requirements.

F112Summarily.

F112(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.

_

_

F112Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.

_

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RTA section 47

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

Summarily.

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

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

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

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 53(1)

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 53(2)

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

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 53(3)

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

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

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 63(1)

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

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 63(2)

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 63(3)

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 64

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

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F116. . .

F116. . .

F116. . .

RTA section 65

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

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F117RTA section 65A

Light passenger vehicles F118and motor cycles not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F119RTA section 66C(1)

F119Impersonating a stopping officer etc. with intent to deceive

F119Summarily

F119Level 5 on the standard scale

F119RTA section 66C(2)

F119Resisting or wilfully obstructing a stopping officer

F119Summarily

F119One month or level 3 on the standard scale or both

RTA section 67

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F120RTA section 67A(including application by section 67B(4)).

F120Failure 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.

F120Summarily.

F120Level 3 on the standard scale.

F120RTA section 67B

F120 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.

F120Summarily.

F120Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 68

Obstructing inspection, etc., of F121goods vehicle by examiner or failing to comply with requirement to take F121goods vehicle for inspection.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 71

Driving, etc., F121goods 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 F121goods vehicle found overloaded.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 74

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 75

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

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 76(1)

Fitting of defective or unsuitable vehicle parts.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 76(3)

Supplying defective or unsuitable vehicle parts.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 76(8)

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 77

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 78

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

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

RTA section 81

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

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 83

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

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F122RTA section 87(1)

F122Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

F122Summarily.

F122Level 3 on the standard scale.

F122Discretionary in a case where the offender’s driving would not have been in accordance with any licence that could have been granted to him.

F122Obligatory in the case mentioned in column 5.

F1223-6

RTA section 87(2)

Causing or permitting a person to drive F123otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F124RTA section 92(7C)

F124Failure to deliver licence revoked by virtue of section 92(7A) F125... to Secretary of State.

F124Summarily.

F124Level 3 on the standard scale.

F126RTA section 92(10)

F126Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.

F126Summarily.

F126Level 4 on the standard scale.

F126Discretionary.

F126Obligatory.

F1263-6

F124RTA section 93(3)

F124Failure to deliver revoked licence F127... to Secretary of State.

F124Summarily.

F124Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTAF128Section 94(3)

Failure to notify Secretary of State of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability F129and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99DF130or 109C.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F131RTA section 94(3A)

F131 Driving after such a failureF129 and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b)F132or 109C(c)

F131Summarily.

F131Level 3 on the standard scale.

F131Discretionary.

F131Obligatory.

F1313-6

F131RTA section 94A

F131Driving after refusal of licence under section 92(3)F133, revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C F134or 109B

F131Summarily.

F1316 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.

F131Discretionary.

F131Obligatory.

F1313-6

RTA section 96

Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight, or refusing to submit to test of eyesight.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

F1353

F136RTA section 97

F136Failing to comply with any conditions prescribed for driving under provisional licence.

F136Summarily.

F136Level 3 on the standard scale.

F136Discretionary.

F136Obligatory.

F136 2

F136RTA section 98

F136Failing to comply with any conditions prescribed for driving under provisional licence where conditions applicable to driving under full licence.

F136Summarily.

F136Level 3 on the standard scale.

F136Discretionary.

F136Obligatory.

F1362

RTA section 99 F137(5)

Driving licence holder failing F138to surrender licence F139....

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F140RTA section 99B(11)

F140Driving after failing to comply with a requirement under section 99B(7) or (10)

F140Summarily

F140Level 3 on the standard scale

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F129RTA section 99(C)(4)

F129Failure to deliver Community licence to Secretary of State when required by notice under section 99C.

F129Summarily.

F129Level 3 on the standard scale.

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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.

F1416

(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.

F142. . .

F142. . .

F142. . .

F142. . .

F143RTA section 109B(4)

F143Failure to deliver Northern Ireland licence to Secretary of State when required by notice under section 109B.

F143Summarily.

F143Level 3 on the standard scale.

F144 . . . . . . . .

F144 . . . . . . . .

F145RTA section 114

F145 Failing to comply with conditions of LGVF133 PCV licence or LGV Community licence F146 and counterpart , or causing or permitting person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of such conditions.

F145Summarily.

F145Level 3 on the standard scale.

F129RTA section 115A(4),

F129 Failure to deliver LGV or PCV Community licence when required by notice under section 115A.

F129Summarily.

F129Level 3 on the standard scale.

F145RTA section 118

F145 Failing to surrender revoked or suspended LGV or PCV licence F147....

F145Summarily.

F145Level 3 on the standard scale.

Regulations made by virtue of RTAF148section 120(5)

Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) about F149LGV or PCVdrivers’ licences F129or 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.

F150RTA section F151125(3B)

F150Failure, on application F152to be registered in respect of driving instruction, to notify Registrar of F153... relevant or prospective disability.

F150Summarily.

F150Level 3 on the standard scale.

F150RTA section 133C(4)

F150Failure by registered or licensed F154... driving instructor to notify Registrar of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.

F150Summarily.

F150Level 3 on the standard scale.

F150RTA section 133D

F150Giving of paid driving instruction by F155persons required to hold emergency control certificates or their employees without emergency control certificate or in unauthorised motor car.

F150Summarily.

F150Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 135

Unregistered 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 136

Failure of instructor to surrender to Registrar certificate or licence.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 137

Failing to produce certificate of registration or licence as driving instructor.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 143

Using motor vehicle while uninsured F156....

Summarily.

F157Level 5on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

6–8

F158RTA section 144A

F158Keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements.

F158Summarily.

F158Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 147

Failing to surrender certificate of insurance F159... to insurer on cancellation or to make statutory declaration of loss or destruction.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 154

Failing to give information, or wilfully making a false statement, as to insurance F160... when claim made.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

F161Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 2A

F161Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) prohibiting removal of or interference with immobilisation notice.

F161Summarily.

F161Level 2 on the standard scale.

F161Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2A

F161Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) prohibiting removal or attempted removal of immobilisation device.

F161Summarily.

F161Level 3 on the standard scale.

F161Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 2A

F161Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) about display of disabled person's badge.

F161Summarily.

F161Level 3 on the standard scale.

F161Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 2A

F161Contravention 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.

F161Regulations under RTA section 160 made by virtue of paragraph 4 of Schedule 2A

F161Contravention 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.

RTA section 163

Failing to stop motor vehicle or cycle when required F111by constable.

Summarily.

F162(a) Level 5 on the standard scale if committed by a person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle.

F162(b) Level 3 on the standard scale if committed by a person riding a cycle.

RTA section 164

Failing to produce driving licence F163... 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 F164constable certain names and addresses or to produce certain documents.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 168

Refusing 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 169

Pedestrian 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.

F165Six months or level 5 on the standard scale or both

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

F1665-10

RTA section 170(7)

Failure by driver, in case of accident involving injury to another, to produce evidence of insurance F167... or to report accident.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 171

Failure by owner of motor vehicle to give police information for verifying compliance with requirement of compulsory insurance F168....

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 172

Failure 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.

F169 Discretionary, if committed otherwise than by virtue of subsection (5) or (11).

F169Obligatory, if committed otherwise than by virtue of subsection (5) or (11).

F1706

RTA section 173

Forgery, etc., of licences, F171F129...test certificates, certificates of insurance and other documents and things.

(a) Summarily.

(a) The statutory maximum.

(b) On indictment.

(b) 2 years.

RTA section 174

Making certain false statements, etc., and withholding certain material information.

F172(a) Summarily

F172(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both

(b) On indictment

(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

RTA section F173 175F173 175(1)

Issuing false documents.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

F174RTA section 175(2)

F175Falsely amending certificate of conformity.

F175Summarily.

F176Level 4 on the standard scale

F177 . . .

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.

F178Obligatory.

F1788

(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 F179 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.

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 F180... to court making order for interim disqualification F181 on committal for sentence etc.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Section 27 of this Act.

F182Failing to produce licence to court when required to do so.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F183 . . .

Section 62 of this Act.

Removing fixed penalty notice fixed to vehicle.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

F184Section 37A(4) of this Act

F184Failure to surrender licence to Secretary of State

F184Summarily

F184Level 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.

F185Section 90D(6) of this Act

F185 Driving, etc. , vehicle in contravention of prohibition for failure to pay financial penalty deposit, etc.

F185Summarily.

F185Level 5 on the standard scale.

Manslaughter or, in Scotland, culpable homicide by the driver of a motor vehicle.

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F1873-11

F188An offence under section 35 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (furious driving).

F188Discretionary.

F188Obligatory if committed in respect of a mechanically propelled vehicle.

F1883-9

F189An offence under section 12A of the Theft Act 1968 (aggravated vehicle-taking)

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

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Stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

Discretionary.

F190. . .

F190. . .

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.

F190. . .

F190. . .

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.

Discretionary

F190. . .

F190. . .