During 2021, driving bans increased by 22%, while 31% of these offenders were banned all together. It is important to stay up to date with the most common offences and how they could affect you as a driver.
Speed limit offences were top of the list. These can include various offences such as exceeding the speed limit for motorways, a type of vehicle or the passenger vehicle speed limit. This can result in several outcomes such as warnings, penalty notices, speed awareness courses or even court. Despite the rise in numbers, these could soon be reduced due to the introduction of speed limiters in new cars this year.
The second most common offense is vehicle insurance with 1,217 people disqualified for 6 months to a year in 2021. It is important that drivers have at least the correct third-party cover or you can expect fines of up to £300 and 6 penalty points.
Thirdly, is failure to supply the driver’s correct identity. If the vehicle’s registered owner was not driving at the time of the offence, they will need to be able to provide a valid reason with the correct information to prevent further complications.
Driving under the influence convictions increased by 14% between 2020 and 2021. Consequences can include driving bans, 6 months in prison and an unlimited fine. Additionally, your car insurance price may increase due to the offence.
‘Other motoring offences’ accounted for below 10% of the overall convictions such as:
- Interfering with a vehicle, road or traffic equipment
- Using a mobile phone whilst driving
- Careless driving offences
- Failing to stop or provide information after accident
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Work record and employment offences
- Fraud
- Forgery associated with vehicle or driver records
- Defective vehicle parts
- Vehicle test offences
- Causing death by dangerous driving
- Causing injury by dangerous driving
- Vehicle registration and excise license offences
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