HC Deb 17 July 1996 vol 281 cc552-5W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the driving offences which involve(a) obligatory disqualification and (b) obligatory endorsement, indicating the degree of endorsement for each offence. [37484]

Mr. Maclean

Information on driving offences which attract obligatory disqualification and/or endorsement is given in the table.

Driving offences attracting disqualification or endorsement
Provision Offence Disqualification Endorsement Penalty points
RTA S.4(2) Being in charge of mechanically propelled vehicle when unfit to drive through drink or drugs Discretionary Obligatory 10
RTA S.5(1)(a) Driving or attempting to drive with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine Obligatory Obligatory 3–11
RTA S.5(1)(b) Being in charge of a motor vehicle with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine Discretionary Obligatory 10
RTA S.6 Failing to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test Discretionary Obligatory 4
RTA S.7 Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test Obligatory (in certain cases) Obligatory 3–11
RTA S.12 Motor racing and speed trials on public ways Obligatory Obligatory 3–11
RTA S.22 Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions Discretionary Obligatory (if motor vehicle) 3
RTA S.23 Carrying passenger on motorcycle contrary to this section Discretionary Obligatory 3
RTA S.35 Failing to comply with traffic directions Discretionary (in certain cases) Obligatory (in certain cases) 3
RTA S.36 Failing to comply with traffic signs Discretionary (in certain cases) Obligatory (in certain cases) 3
RTA S.40A Using vehicle in dangerous condition Discretionary Obligatory 3
RTA S.41A Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering gear or tyres Discretionary Obligatory 3
RTA S.87(1) Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence Discretionary (in certain cases) Obligatory (in certain cases) 3–6
RTA S.92(10) Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness Discretionary Obligatory 3–6
RTA S.94(3A) Driving after failing to provide information as to disabilities Discretionary Obligatory 3–6
RTA S.94A Driving after refusal or revocation of licence Discretionary Obligatory 3–6
RTA S.96 Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight or refusing to submit to test of eyesight Discretionary Obligatory 3
RTA S.103(1)(b) Driving while disqualified Discretionary Obligatory 6
RTA S.143 Using motor vehicle while uninsured Discretionary Obligatory 6–8
RTA S.170(4) Failing to stop after accident and give particulars or report accident Discretionary Obligatory 5–10
RTA S.172 Failure of person keeping vehicle to inform police as to identity of driver in the case of certain offences Discretionary (in certain cases)Obligatory (in certain cases)3
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
RTRA S.16(1) Contravention of temporary prohibition or restriction Discretionary (in certain cases) Obligatory (in certain cases) 3–6
RTRA S.17(4) Use of special road contrary to scheme or regulations Discretionary (in certain cases) Obligatory (in certain cases) 3–6
RTAR S.25(5) Contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations Discretionary (in case of motor vehicle) Obligatory (in case of motor vehicle) 3
RTRA S.28(3) Not stopping at school crossing Discretionary (in case of motor vehicle) Obligatory (in case of motor vehicle) 3
RTRA S.29(3) Contravention of order relating to street playground Discretionary (in case of motor vehicle) Obligatory (in case of motor vehicle) 2
RTRA S.89(1) Exceeding speed limit Discretionary Obligatory 3–11
Other offences
Manslaughter by the driver of a motor vehicle Obligatory Obligatory 3–11
Aggravated vehicle taking under Section 12A of Theft Act 1968 Obligatory Obligatory 3–11