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Lets get you back on the road after your drug driving conviction!
With an unspent drug driving conviction drivers can expect to pay more but finding cover isn’t impossible. The panel of specialist drug driving insurance providers can help you with a tailored quote.
- Fair prices based on your drug driving conviction and circumstances
- Insurance cover for DG10, DG30, DR80, CD50, DR90, MR29 convictions
- All levels of, including – Third party, Third Party Fire & Theft and Comprehensive
- UK and Europe Cover
- Numerous Flexible payment options
- Instant insurance documents
Drug Driving Car Insurance – a quick start guide
If you have a drug driving conviction (DG10, DG30, DR80, CD50, DR90, MR29) that is unspent, then you should expect your car insurance premiums to be higher. However, it isn’t impossible to find the cover you need. A DG10 insurance quote that is tailored to you can be found via the penal of specialist drug driving insurance providers. They will be able to look at fair prices based on your circumstances and convictions, this includes all levels of cover, European cover as well as UK cover. They will also be able to look at flexible payment options, and you will get your documentation instantly.
Everything you need to know about drug driving and insurance
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- Depending on the drug in question the drug driving limits will vary
- You should expect to pay more for your insurance if you have a drug driving conviction
- Some insurance companies may be willing to offer a reduced premium after discussing the details of your case.
- Quotes from specialist insurance providers can help you to save money if you have a drug driving conviction
Drug Driving Motoring Conviction Codes
Convicted driver car insurance cover is available for the several different types of drug driving convictions, with the following endorsement codes:
CODE | OFFENCE | POINTS |
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DR80, DG10, DG30 & CD50 will stay on your licence for 11 years from the date of the offence | ||
DR80 | Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs | 3-11 |
DG10 | Driving or attempting to drive with drug level above the specified limit | 3-11 |
DG30 | Causing death by careless driving with drug level above the limit | 3-11 |
CD50 | CD50 Causing death by dangerous driving when unfit through drugs 3-11 | 3-11 |
DR90 & MR29 will stay on your licence for 4 years from the date of the offence | ||
DR90 | In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs | 10 |
MR29 | Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substance affecting or diminishing the mental and physical abilities of a drive | N/A |
Drug Driving Penalties – A quick guide
In addition to points on your licence, the following penalties are in place from drug driving.
- 1-year driving ban (minimum)
- Up to £5000 in fines
- A criminal record
- In the event that a death is caused by your driving a prison sentence
Drug driving convictions with illegal drugs
Back in 2012, a new approach to drug driving was introduced. This ‘zero tolerance’ approach means that any claim of ‘accidental exposure’ to an illicit drug could be ruled out with the set limit based on scientific research and evidence. Most convictions in regards to drugs are from taking illegal substances rather than prescribed ones found above the limits in this table:
DRUG | LIMIT* |
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Amphetamine | 250µg/L |
Benzoylecgonine | 50µg/L |
Cocaine | 10µg/L |
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (cannabis) | 2µg/L |
Ketamine | 20µg/L |
Lysergic acid diethylamide | 1µg/L |
Methylamphetamine | 10µg/L |
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) | 10µg/L |
6-monoacetylmorphine (heroin) | 5µg/L |
* Threshold limit (microgrammes per litre of blood (µg/L))
Drug driving convictions with prescription drugs
Drug-driving convictions often happen because people drive or attempt to drive after taking illegal drugs, but you can receive the same conviction and a driving ban for driving under the influence of prescription drugs.
It is an offence to get behind the wheel if your ability to operate a vehicle safely is impaired due to any kind of drug. There are certain drugs that may cause an issue when driving, so be sure to check with your doctor before you get behind the wheel if you’re taking any of these drugs:
DRUG | LIMIT* |
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Clonazepam | 50µg/L |
Diazepam | 550µg/L |
Funitrazepam | 300µg/L |
Lorazepam | 100µg/L |
Methadone | 500µg/L |
Morphine | 80µg/L |
Oxazepam | 300µg/L |
Temazepam | 1,000µg/L |
* Threshold limit (microgrammes per litre of blood (µg/L))
You can still drive if you are prescribed these drugs and you are following the instructions from your doctor or alternatively the drugs are not affecting your ability to drive. The panel of insurance providers can certainly help if you have been convicted of driving over the limit on prescribed drugs – just enter your registration above to and hit the green button to get started.
More details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/drug-driving#table-of-drugs-and-limits and https://www.gov.uk/drug-driving-law
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Drug Driving Car Insurance (DG10, DG30, DR80, DR90) FAQs
What type of cover can I get under a drug driving car insurance policy?
What is the cost of car insurance after a drug driving (DG10) conviction?
What is the cost of drug driving car insurance?
When it comes to any type of driving insurance policy there are a number of factors that will have an impact on the cost and the same is true with drug driving car insurance. Things that affect your policy are:- Age
- Driving experience
- How serious the drug driving conviction
- The value and size of your car
- Where the car is parked
How long do I have to declare DG10 conviction to insurers?
How can I save money on my drug driving car insurance?
- Limit cover option – choose the level of cover that you want carefully, the more cover you choose, the more it will cost. Third party only is the cheapest option.
- Secure your car – make sure your vehicle is secured when you are not there, and if it doesn’t have an alarm, consider getting one. A steering wheel lock can also be a good idea.
- Pay annually – paying your insurance up front in one go rather than monthly will work out cheaper.
- Add a dash cam – Some insurance providers offer discounts for drivers with dash cams so it might be worth investing.
- Shop around – Get quotes from lots of different insurance providers to see who can offer you the best deal on your drug driver car insurance.