Offence

Penalty Points

Likely Penalty

Disqualification

Fixed Penalty Option

Accidents

Failing to stop after an accident

This offence carries a custodial sentence as a maximum penalty

5-10

Fine
up to £5,000

Discretionary

No

Failing to report an accident

5-10

Fine
up to £5,000

Discretionary

No

Alcohol

Refusing roadside breath test

4

Fine 
up to £1,000

Possible

No

In charge with excess alcohol

10

Fine
up to £2,500

Likely

No

After being in charge refusing to supply specimens for analysis

10

Fine
up to £2,500

Likely

No

Driving with excess alcohol

This offence carries a custodial sentence as a maximum penalty

(4)

Fine
up to £5,000

Compulsory

No

After driving refusing to supply specimens for analysis

(4)

Fine
up to £5,000

Compulsory

No

Careless driving

Driving without due care and attention

3  - 9

Fine
 up to £2,500

Discretionary

No

Documents

No Insurance

6-8

Fine
up to £5,000

Possible

No

No Tax

0

Fine 
up to £1,000

Not an option

Yes

No MOT

0

Fine 
up to £1,000

Not an option

Yes

No Driving Licence

3-6

Fine 
up to £1,000

Possible

No

Speeding

Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit (non-motorway)

3-6

Fine
up to £1,000

Probable if more than 30 mph over limit

Yes

Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit on the motorway

3-6

Fine
up to £2,500

Probable if driving at over 100mph

Yes