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.

F49Discretionary if committed in respect of a speed restriction.

F49Obligatory if committed in respect of a speed restriction.

F493-6 or 3 (fixed penalty)

F50RTRA section 16(C)(1).

F50Contravention of prohibition or restriction relating to relevant event.

F50Summarily.

F50Level 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.

F513-6 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

F52RTRA section 30(5)

F52As above (Greater London).

F52Summarily.

F52Level 3 on the standard scale.

F52Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

F52Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

F522

RTRA section F5335A(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 F5435A(2)

F55Misuse of apparatus for collecting charges or of parking device or connected apparatus

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTRA section F5635A(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.

F573-6 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.

F58RTRA section 105(6A)

F58Misuse of recognised badge (immobilisation devices).

F58Summarily.

F58Level 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 F59117 F59;117(1)

Wrongful use of disabled person’s badge.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F60RTRA section 117(1A)

F60Wrongful use of recognised badge.

F60Summarily.

F60Level 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 F61dangerous driving.

On indictment.

F6214 years

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F633-11

RTA section 2

F64 Dangerous driving.

(a) Summarily.

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

(i) F65Obligatory

Obligatory.

(i) F663-11

(ii) F65Obligatory

(ii) F663-11

(b) On indictment.

(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

F67RTA section 2B

F67Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving.

F67(a) Summarily.

F67(a) 12 months (in England and Wales) or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.

F67Obligatory.

F67Obligatory.

F673-11

F67(b) On indictment.

F67(b) 5 years or a fine or both.

RTA section 3

Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.

Summarily.

F68Level 5 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

3–9

F69RTA section 3ZB

F69Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers.

F69(a) Summarily.

F69(a) 12 months (in England and Wales) or 6 months (in Scotland) or the statutory maximum or both.

F69Obligatory.

F69Obligatory.

F693-11

F69(b) On indictment.

F69(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

F70RTA section 3A

F70Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.

F70On indictment.

F70F71F7214 years or a fine or both.

F70Obligatory.

F70Obligatory.

F703-11.

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.

F733-11

RTA section 4(2)

Being in charge of a F74mechanically 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.

F753-11

RTA section 5(1)(b)

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

Summarily.

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

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

10

RTA section 6

F76Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

4

RTA section 7

Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.

Summarily.

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

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

Obligatory.

(a) F773-11 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.

F78RTA section 7A

Failing to allow specimen to be subjected to laboratory test

Summarily

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

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

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

(b) Discretionary in any other case

Obligatory

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

10, in any other case.

RTA section 12

Motor racing and speed trials on public ways.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F793-11

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 F80or 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.

F81Level 2 on the standard scale.

F82RTA section 15A(3) or (4)

F82 Selling etc. in certain circumstances equipment as conducive to the safety of children in motor vehicles.

F82Summarily.

F82Level 3 on the standard scale.

F83RTA section 15B

F83Failure to notify bus passengers of the requirement to wear seat belts.

F83Summarily.

F83Level 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.

F84RTA section 19A

F84 Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.

F84Summarily

F84Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 21

Driving or parking on cycle track.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 22

Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.

3

F85RTA section 22A

F85Causing danger to road-users.

F85(a) Summarily.

F85(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.

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F85(b) On indictment.

F85(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.

F863

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

F87 dangerous cycling.

Summarily.

F88Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 29

Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling.

Summarily.

F89Level 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 F90mechanically 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 F48, traffic officer or traffic warden.

Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.

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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 F91by constable regulating traffic.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F92RTA section 40A

F92 Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.

F92Summarily.

F92(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.

F93(a) Obligatory if committed within three years of a previous conviction of the offender under section 40A.

F92Obligatory.

F923

F92(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.

F93(b) Discretionary in any other case.

F92RTA section 41A

F92Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.

F92Summarily.

F92 (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.

F92 Discretionary.

F92Obligatory.

F923

F92(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.

F92RTA section 41B

F92Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.

F92Summarily.

F92Level 5 on the standard scale .

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F94RTA section 41D

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

F94Summarily.

F94Discretionary.

F94Obligatory.

F943.

F92RTA section 42

F92Breach of other construction and use requirements.

F92Summarily.

F92(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.

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F92Level 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.

F95RTA section 64A

Failure to hold EC certificate of conformity for unregistered light passenger vehicle F96or motor cycle.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 65

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

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F97RTA section 65A

Light passenger vehicles F98and motor cycles not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

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.

F99RTA section 67A(including application by section 67B(4)).

F99Failure 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.

F99Summarily.

F99Level 3 on the standard scale.

F99RTA section 67B

F99 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.

F99Summarily.

F99Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 68

Obstructing inspection, etc., of F100goods vehicle by examiner or failing to comply with requirement to take F100goods vehicle for inspection.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTA section 71

Driving, etc., F100goods 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 F100goods 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.

F101RTA section 87(1)

F101Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

F101Summarily.

F101Level 3 on the standard scale.

F101Discretionary in a case where the offender’s driving would not have been in accordance with any licence that could have been granted to him.

F101Obligatory in the case mentioned in column 5.

F1013-6

RTA section 87(2)

Causing or permitting a person to drive F102otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F103RTA section 92(7C)

F103Failure to deliver licence revoked by virtue of section 92(7A) F104and counterpart to Secretary of State.

F103Summarily.

F103Level 3 on the standard scale.

F105RTA section 92(10)

F105Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.

F105Summarily.

F105Level 4 on the standard scale.

F105Discretionary.

F105Obligatory.

F1053-6

F103RTA section 93(3)

F103Failure to deliver revoked licence F106and counterpart to Secretary of State.

F103Summarily.

F103Level 3 on the standard scale.

RTAF107Section 94(3)

Failure to notify Secretary of State of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability F108and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99DF109or 109C.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F110RTA section 94(3A)

F110 Driving after such a failureF108 and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b)F111or 109C(c)

F110Summarily.

F110Level 3 on the standard scale.

F110Discretionary.

F110Obligatory.

F1103-6

F110RTA section 94A

F110Driving after refusal of licence under section 92(3)F112, revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C F113or 109B

F110Summarily.

F1106 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.

F110Discretionary.

F110Obligatory.

F1103-6

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.

F1143

F115RTA section 97

F115Failing to comply with any conditions prescribed for driving under provisional licence.

F115Summarily.

F115Level 3 on the standard scale.

F115Discretionary.

F115Obligatory.

F115 2

F115RTA section 98

F115Failing to comply with any conditions prescribed for driving under provisional licence where conditions applicable to driving under full licence.

F115Summarily.

F115Level 3 on the standard scale.

F115Discretionary.

F115Obligatory.

F1152

RTA section 99 F116(5)

Driving licence holder failing F117to surrender licence and counterpart.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F108RTA section 99B(11) F118and that subsection as applied by RTA section 109A(5)

F108Driving after failure to comply with a requirement under section 99B(6), (7) or (10)F119or a requirement under section 99B(6) or (7) as applied by section 109A(5).

F108Summarily.

F108Level 3 on the standard scale.

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F108RTA section 99(C)(4)

F108Failure to deliver Community licence to Secretary of State when required by notice under section 99C.

F108Summarily.

F108Level 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.

F1206

(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.

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F121. . .

F121. . .

F121. . .

F122RTA section 109B(4)

F122Failure to deliver Northern Ireland licence to Secretary of State when required by notice under section 109B.

F122Summarily.

F122Level 3 on the standard scale.

F123RTA section 114

F123 Failing to comply with conditions of LGVF112 PCV licence or LGV Community licence F124 and counterpart , or causing or permitting person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of such conditions.

F123Summarily.

F123Level 3 on the standard scale.

F108RTA section 115A(4),

F108 Failure to deliver LGV or PCV Community licence when required by notice under section 115A.

F108Summarily.

F108Level 3 on the standard scale.

F123RTA section 118

F123 Failing to surrender revoked or suspended LGV or PCV licence F124and counterpart.

F123Summarily.

F123Level 3 on the standard scale.

F125F125F125F125F125F125F125F125Regulations made by virtue of RTAF126section 120(5)

Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) about F127LGV or PCVdrivers’ licences F108or 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.

F128RTA section 125A(4)

F128Failure, on application for registration as disabled driving instructor, to notify Registrar of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.

F128Summarily.

F128Level 3 on the standard scale.

F128RTA section 133C(4)

F128Failure by registered or licensed disabled driving instructor to notify Registrar of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.

F128Summarily.

F128Level 3 on the standard scale.

F128RTA section 133D

F128Giving of paid driving instruction by disabled persons or their employees without emergency control certificate or in unauthorised motor car.

F128Summarily.

F128Level 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 or unsecured against third-party risks.

Summarily.

F129Level 5on the standard scale.

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

6–8

RTA section 147

Failing to surrender certificate of insurance or security 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 or security when claim made.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

RTA section 163

Failing to stop motor vehicle or cycle when required F91by constable.

Summarily.

F130(a) Level 5 on the standard scale if committed by a person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle.

F130(b) Level 3 on the standard scale if committed by a person riding a cycle.

RTA section 164

Failing to produce driving licence F131and counterpartF132etc 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 F133constable 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.

F134Six months or level 5 on the standard scale or both

Discretionary.

Obligatory.

F1355-10

RTA section 170(7)

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

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.

F136 Discretionary, if committed otherwise than by virtue of subsection (5) or (11).

F136Obligatory, if committed otherwise than by virtue of subsection (5) or (11).

F1376

RTA section 173

Forgery, etc., of licences, F108counterparts of Community licences, 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.

F138(a) Summarily

F138(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both

(b) On indictment

(b) 2 years or a fine or both.

RTA section F139 175F139 175(1)

Issuing false documents.

Summarily.

Level 4 on the standard scale.

F140RTA section 175(2)

F141Falsely amending certificate of conformity.

F141Summarily.

F142Level 4 on the standard scale

F143 . . .

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.

F144Obligatory.

F1448

(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 F145 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 F146 and counterpart to court making order for interim disqualification F147 on committal for sentence etc.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

Section 27 of this Act.

Failing to produce licence F148 and counterpart to court for endorsement on conviction of offence involving obligatory endorsement or on committal for sentence, etc. , for offence involving obligatory or discretionary disqualification when no interim disqualification ordered.

Summarily.

Level 3 on the standard scale.

F149 . . .

Section 62 of this Act.

Removing fixed penalty notice fixed to vehicle.

Summarily.

Level 2 on the standard scale.

Section 67 of this Act.

False statement in response to notice to owner.

Summarily.

Level 5 on the standard scale.

F150Section 90D(6) of this Act

F150 Driving, etc. , vehicle in contravention of prohibition for failure to pay financial penalty deposit, etc.

F150Summarily.

F150Level 5 on the standard scale.

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

Obligatory.

Obligatory.

F1523-11

F153An offence under section 35 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (furious driving).

F153Discretionary.

F153Obligatory if committed in respect of a mechanically propelled vehicle.

F1533-9

F154An 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.

F155. . .

F155. . .

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.

F155. . .

F155. . .

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

F155. . .

F155. . .