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What the Writer Says…
CU10 is a DVLA endorsement code for using a vehicle with defective brakes. It falls under Section 40A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, which makes it an offence to use a vehicle on a road when its condition involves a danger of injury to any person. Brakes are singled out as a specific component because they are fundamental to vehicle safety.
The offence carries 3 penalty points and a fine of up to £2,500 for private vehicles. For goods vehicles, the maximum fine rises to £5,000, reflecting the greater risk posed by heavier vehicles with faulty braking systems. A driving ban is discretionary but rarely imposed for a first offence.
– Susan Difford, Insurance Expert &
