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.
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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