OFFENCE JAIL FINE DISQUALIFICATION PENALTY POINTS
*Causing death by dangerous driving 
14 years  Unlimited  1 Obligatory – 2 years minimum  3 to 11
(if exeptionally not disqualified) 
*Dangerous driving 
2 years  Unlimited  Obligatory 

3 to 11
(if exeptionally not disqualified) 

Causing dealth by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs 
14 years  Unlimited  Obligatory – 2 years minimum  3 to 11 (if exeptionally not disqualified) 
Careless or inconsiderate driving 
  £2,500  2 Discretionary  3 to 9
Driving while unfit through drink or drugs with excess alcohol; or failing to provide a specimen for analysis 
6 months  £5,000  Obligatory  3 to 11 (if exeptionally not disqualified) 
Failing to stop after an accident or failing to report an accident 
6 months  £5,000  Discretionary  5 to 10
Driving while disqualified 
6 months
(12 months in Scotland) 
£5,000  Discretionary  6
Driving after refusal or revocation of licence on medical grounds 
6 months  £5,000  Discretionary  3 to 6
Driving without insurance 
  £5,000  Discretionary 6 to 8
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence -
  £1000  Discretionary 3 to 6
Speeding 
  £1,000
(£2,500 for motorway offences) 
Discretionary  3 to 6 or 3 (fixed penalty)
Traffic light offences -
  £1000 Discretionary  3
No MOT certificate -
  £1000    
Seatbelt offences -
  £500    
Dangerous cycling -
  £2500    
Careless cycling -
  £1000    
Cycling on the pavement -
  £500    
Failing to identify driver of a vehicle -
  £1000 Discretionary 3
Driving and using a hand held mobile phone. Using a hand held mobile phone and supervising a learner driver. Failing to maintain proper control whilst driving and using a hands free kit.
  £1,000 (£2,500 for LGV drivers)  Discretionary 3  ***From 27 February 2007
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