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These are some of the more common road traffic offences. If you have a traffic offence
If you have a traffic offence that is not listed below please contact us.
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Motoring Offence
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Penalty Points
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Possible
Extra Penalty
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Can you Be Disqualified?
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Is There a Fixed Penalty Option
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Road Traffic Accident
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Failing to stop after an accident
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5-10
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Fine
up to £5,000
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Possible
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No
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Failing to report an accident |
5-10
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Fine
up to £5,000
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Possible
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No
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Alcohol Related Offences |
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Refusing roadside breath test |
4
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Fine
up to £1,000
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Possible
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No
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In charge with excess alcohol |
10
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Fine
up to £2,500
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Likely
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No
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After being in charge refusing to supply specimens for analysis |
10
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Fine
up to £2,500
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Likely
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No
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Driving with excess alcohol |
(4)
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Fine
up to £5,000
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Compulsory
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No
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After driving refusing to supply specimens for analysis |
(4)
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Fine
up to £5,000
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Compulsory
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No
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Driving Documents Offences
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No Insurance
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6-8
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Fine
up to £5,000
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Possible
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No
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No Tax
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0
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Fine
up to £1,000
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Not an option
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Yes
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No MOT
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0
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Fine
up to £1,000
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Not an option
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Yes
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No Driving Licence
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3-6
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Fine
up to £1,000
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Possible
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No
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Speeding Offences
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Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit (non-motorway)
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3-6
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Fine
up to £1,000
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Probable if more than 30 mph over limit
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Yes
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Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit on the motorway
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3-6
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Fine
up to £2,500
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Probable if driving at over 100mph
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Yes
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