DR30 car insurance: cover after failing to provide a specimen
The information in this article is for editorial purposes only and not intended as financial advice.
The information in this article is for editorial purposes only and not intended as financial advice.
Understand a DR30 endorsement, disclosure and how to compare insurance after a conviction.
What is a DR30 Code?
DR30 applies to driving or attempting to drive, then failing to supply a specimen for analysis. It is different from DR70, which concerns failure to co-operate with a preliminary test. Check your recorded code against the official endorsement list.
| Driving Licence Conviction Code | The Motoring Offence | Penalty Point Range | How Long the Conviction Stays on Your Licence |
| DR30 | Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis | From 3 to 11 | This is required to stay on your record for 11 years from the date of your conviction |
Is it a criminal conviction?
A court conviction for the DR30 offence is a criminal conviction. Penalties depend on the circumstances and can include a ban, fine or imprisonment. The endorsement’s 11-year driving-record period is not a universal period for insurance disclosure or DBS checks.
Using this information
MoneyNerd provides general information. The insurer or broker can explain its own criteria and policy terms; get suitable advice if you are unsure about a legal disclosure question.
What is the most affordable insurance?
Compare premiums alongside cover, exclusions, compulsory and voluntary excess and any instalment interest. Specialist insurers and brokers may help, but are not automatically cheaper. Use accurate mileage and vehicle-use details. Only add a genuine named driver, identify the main driver correctly and choose an excess you can afford.
How can points affect car insurance?
| Factor | What it means for your quote |
|---|---|
| Penalty points and convictions | There is no fixed percentage increase that applies to every driver. Insurers assess the offence, its date and your wider circumstances. |
| Cover and excess | Compare the cover, excesses, exclusions and payment terms as well as the price. |
| Insurer criteria | Quotes and acceptance vary. A comparison does not guarantee a saving or an offer of insurance. |
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Who is the most affordable insurer for you?
There is no fixed percentage or cash increase that applies to everyone. Insurers consider the offence, driving history, vehicle, address, use and other factors. A historic average cannot predict your quote, and some insurers may decline. Compare current personalised quotes for suitable cover.
Compare premiums alongside cover, exclusions, compulsory and voluntary excess and any instalment interest. Specialist insurers and brokers may help, but are not automatically cheaper. Use accurate mileage and vehicle-use details. Only add a genuine named driver, identify the main driver correctly and choose an excess you can afford.
Insurance Companies
Check current acceptance criteria directly with insurers, comparison services or a specialist broker. A list of company names does not establish which provider will accept a particular DR30 driver or offer the lowest price.
What car model is best to insure?
No specific model is cheapest for every DR30 driver. Get quotes for the actual car before purchasing it and compare the total cost and cover, rather than relying on engine size or a generic list.
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How much will my insurance increase?
There is no fixed percentage or cash increase that applies to everyone. Insurers consider the offence, driving history, vehicle, address, use and other factors. A historic average cannot predict your quote, and some insurers may decline. Compare current personalised quotes for suitable cover.
If you add yourself to someone else’s policy, the insurer must accept you and the stated main driver must be accurate. Do not present an occasional driver as the main driver to obtain a lower premium.
Will it show up on a DBS check?
The answer depends on the type of DBS check, sentence and applicable disclosure or filtering rules. An endorsement staying on a driving record for 11 years does not mean every DBS check will show it for exactly 11 years.
Driving-record retention and the period before a conviction becomes spent are different. The sentence, your age and the relevant UK jurisdiction matter. The end of a ban or removal of an endorsement does not automatically settle the disclosure question. See the official rehabilitation guidance for England and Wales; check the separate rules for Scotland or Northern Ireland where relevant.
Before buying cover
Obtain quotes before buying a replacement vehicle, confirm that your licence entitlement is valid and answer the insurer’s questions accurately. A smaller car or specialist policy is not automatically the cheapest suitable option.
