FPN Codes – Full List with Points and Fine Amounts

Have you received a Fixed Penalty Notice and feel unsure about what to do next? You’ve come to the right place! More than 130,000 people use our website every month to get advice on these kinds of issues.

In this clear and simple guide, you’ll find:

• A full list of Fixed Penalty Notice codes, and what they mean.
• The amount you might have to pay for each type of offence.
• Information on when and how to challenge a notice.
• Examples of situations where you might not have to pay.
• What could happen if you decide not to pay.

A group of MPs and Peers say FPNs, which can cost up to £10,000, are hard to understand and might be unfair.¹ So rest assured, you’re not alone.

We understand what you’re going through, and we have plenty of useful tips and examples to guide you through this process.

What is an FPN offence code?

A Fixed Penalty Notice offence code is a short code that identifies the reason (i.e. the offence) for the notice being issued. 

It’s also known as an endorsement code.

The code will include two letters that determine the type of offence, and then numbers to identify the exact offence within that categorisation. 

A Fixed Penalty Notice can be issued to motorists for a wide variety of motoring offences. So using a Fixed Penalty Notice endorsement code is necessary and convenient for all parties. 

To give you a better understanding of FPN codes, we’ve answered a common question below as an example…   

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Fixed Penalty Notice Appeal Reasons

You have the right to appeal the FPN.

To help you better understand some valid appeal reasons and increase your chances of success, please check out the table below.

Violation Category	Specific Offense	Common Appeal Reason
Traffic Signal	Running a Red Light	Traffic light was malfunctioning/out
Insurance	Driving without Insurance	Proof of valid insurance at the time
Speed Limit	Exceeding Speed Limit	Incorrect speed limit signage/malfunctioning speedometer
Seat Belt	Not Wearing a Seat Belt	Belt was worn but not visible or medical exemption
Mobile Phone Use	Using a Mobile Phone while Driving	Emergency situation or not in use
Vehicle Condition	Driving a Vehicle in Poor Condition	Recent vehicle maintenance or misjudgment of condition
Parking	Illegal Parking	Unclear, obscured, or misleading parking signs
Documentation	Failure to Display Tax Disc	Disc was displayed but not visible
Driving License	Driving without a Valid License	License was valid but not present
Vehicle Registration	Driving Unregistered Vehicle	Registration was in process/delayed

If you want to learn more about the appeal process, be sure to check out our specialized guide.

What is the SP30 offence code?

SP30 is the FPN endorsement code when a motorist is guilty of exceeding the statutory speed limit on any road that isn’t a motorway. 

Some people think that SP30 means that the speed limit was broken on a road with a 30mph speed limit – but this isn’t true. SP30 can be used when the speed limit was exceeded on roads with different speed limits, including 60mph. 

More information on FPN codes for speeding can be found here. 

What is the special code TT99?

Special code TT99 is given to drivers who receive a “totting up” driving ban. You will be banned from driving if you receive 12 or more penalty points within any three-year period.

Full list of FPN codes

Accident offence codes

The codes below must remain on your record for four years from the day the offence was committed:

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
AC10	Failing to stop after an accident	Between 5 and 10
AC20	Failing to provide particulars or report accidents within 24 hours	Between 5 and 10
AC30	Undefined offences involving an accident	Between 4 and 9

Speeding FPN codes

All speeding codes stay on the driver’s record for four years from the offence date.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
SP10	Exceeding goods vehicle speed limits	Between 3 and 6
SP20	Exceeding the speed limit for the type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles)	Between 3 and 6
SP30	Exceeding the statutory speed limit on a public road	Between 3 and 6
SP40	Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit	Between 3 and 6
SP50	Exceeding the speed limit on a motorway	Between 3 and 6

Careless driving offence codes

Codes CD10 to CD33 remain on record for four years from the offence date. 

All other CD codes. All other codes remain on record for eleven years from the conviction date, with the exception of CD80 and CD90. These two codes stay on record for four years from the conviction date.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
CD10	Driving without due care and attention	Between 3 and 9
CD20	Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users	Between 3 and 9
CD30	Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users	Between 3 and 9
CD33	Causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving	Between 3 and 9
CD40	Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink	Between 3 and 11
CD50	Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs	Between 3 and 11
CD60	Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit	Between 3 and 11
CD70	Causing death by careless driving and then failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis	Between 3 and 11
CD80	Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving	Between 3 and 11
CD90	Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers	Between 3 and 11

Traffic direction and sign offence codes

All of the below offences stay onr ecord for four years from the date the offence was committed.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
TS10	Failing to comply with traffic light signals	3
TS20	Failing to comply with double white lines	3
TS30	Failing to comply with ‘stop’ sign	3
TS40	Failing to comply with the direction of a constable/warden	3
TS50	Failing to comply with traffic signs (excluding ‘stop’ signs, traffic lights or double white lines)	3
TS60	Failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign	3
TS70	Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction sign	3

Reckless and dangerous driving offence codes

All of the below FPN codes remain on record for four years from the conviction date.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
DD10	Causing serious injury by dangerous driving	Between 3 and 11
DD40	Dangerous driving	Between 3 and 11
DD60	Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle	Between 3 and 11
DD80	Causing death by dangerous driving	Between 3 and 11
DD90	Furious driving	Between 3 and 9

Disqualified driver offence codes

Codes BA10 and B30 remain on record for four years from the date of offence, but codes BA40 and BA60 remain on record for four years from the date of conviction.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
BA10	Driving while disqualified by the court	6
BA30	Attempting to drive while disqualified by the court	6
BA40	Causing death by driving while disqualified	Between 3 and 11
BA60	Causing serious injury by driving while disqualified	Between 3 and 11

Construction and use of offence codes

All CU codes must remain on record for four years from the date the offence took place.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
CU10	Using a vehicle with defective brakes	3
CU20	Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of the use of an unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) in a dangerous condition	3
CU30	Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)	3
CU40	Using a vehicle with defective steering	3
CU50	Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers	3
CU80	Breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, such as using a mobile phone	Between 3 and 6

Drink-driving offence codes

Codes DR40 to DR70 stay on record for four years from the date of offence or date of conviction when the driver is disqualified. All other DR codes stay on record for 11 years from the date of conviction.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
DR10	Driving or attempting to drive with an alcohol level above limit	Between 3 and 11
DR20	Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink	Between 3 and 11
DR30	Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis	Between 3 and 11
DR31	Driving or attempting to drive then refusing to give permission for analysis of a blood sample that was taken without consent due to incapacity	Between 3 and 11
DR40	In charge of a vehicle while the alcohol level is above limit	10
DR50	In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink	10
DR60	Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive	10
DR61	Refusing to give permission for analysis of a blood sample that was taken without consent due to incapacity in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive	10
DR70	Failing to cooperate with a preliminary test	4

Drug driving offence codes

All FPN endorsement codes relating to drug offences must remain on the driver’s record for 11 years from the conviction date. 

The exceptions are DG40, DR70 and DR90, which remain on record for four years from the offence date or four years from the conviction date if the driver is disqualified as a result. 

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
DG10	Driving or attempting to drive with a drug level above the specified limit	Between 3 and 11
DG40	In charge of a vehicle while drug level is above a specified limit	10
DG60	Causing death by careless driving with drug levels above the limit	Between 3 and 11
DR70	Failing to cooperate with a preliminary test	4
DR80	Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs	Between 3 and 11
DR90	In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs	10

Driving licence offence endorsement codes

All licence offences must stay on record for four years from the day of the offence.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
LC20	Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence	Between 3 and 6
LC30	Driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence	Between 3 and 6
LC40	Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability	Between 3 and 6
LC50	Driving after a licence has been cancelled (revoked) or refused on medical grounds	Between 3 and 6

Pedestrian crossing offence codes

All of the below codes stay on record for four years from the day of the offence. 

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
PC10	Undefined contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations	3
PC20	Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with moving vehicle	3
PC30	Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with a stationary vehicle	3

Insurance offence codes

The below FPN code stays on record for four years from the offence date.

FPN Code	Definition	Number of penalty points
IN10	Using a vehicle uninsured against third-party risks	Between 6 and 8

Motorway offence codes

The below motorway offence stays on record for four years from the offence date.

FPN Code	Definition	Number of penalty points
MW10	Contravention of special roads regulations (excluding speed limits)	3

Theft and unauthorised taking of FPN code

The below offence stays on record for four years from the offence date.

FPN Code	Definition	Number of penalty points
UT50	Aggravated taking of a vehicle	Between 3 and 11

Miscellaneous offence codes

All of the miscellaneous offences are to be held on record for four years from the offence date.

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
MS10	Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position	3
MS20	Unlawful pillion riding	3
MS30	Play street offences	2
MS50	Motor racing on the highway	Between 3 and 11
MS60	Offences not covered by other codes (including offences relating to breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle)	3
MS70	Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight	3
MS80	Refusing to submit to an eyesight test	3
MS90	Failure to give information as to the identity of the driver etc	6

Mutual recognition FPN codes

An MR code is given to drivers who are disqualified from driving in Northern Ireland or the Isel of Man. The disqualification will become valid in Great Britain and will remain on file for four years. 

FPN Codes	Definition	Number of penalty points
MR09	Reckless or dangerous driving (whether or not resulting in death, injury or serious risk)	Disqualification
MR19	Wilful failure to carry out the obligation placed on the driver after being involved in a road accident (hit or run)	Disqualification
MR29	Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substance affecting or diminishing the mental and physical abilities of a driver	Disqualification
MR39	Driving a vehicle faster than the permitted speed	Disqualification
MR49	Driving a vehicle whilst disqualified	Disqualification
MR59	Other conduct constituting an offence for which a driving disqualification has been imposed by the State of Offence	Disqualification

Why has the 0 on my FPN code changed to a 2?

A 2 will replace the final 0 on any FPN code for any Aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring offence. 

Why has the 0 on my FPN code changed to a 4?

A 4 will replace the final 0 on any FPN code for a causing or permitting offence, such as allowing someone to cause the offence. 

Why has the 0 on my FPN code changed to a 6?

A 6 will replace the final 0 on any FPN code for an inciting offence. 

FPN codes recap

An FPN code refers to the endorsement code used when issuing a Fixed Penalty Notice. The FPN code is used to easily identify the exact offence committed. There are many FPN endorsement codes, which is why we’ve listed the most common above. 

References

1. UK Parliament — FPN