What Are Speeding Convictions?

Speeding codes start with SP. They cover going over the speed limit on a public road or a motorway, and over the limits for goods vehicles, passenger vehicles and other types of vehicle. Each carries 3 to 6 points and stays on your driving record for 4 years.

Speeding Conviction Codes

Each code below shows its points and how long it stays on your record, with a link to its own page.

Code Offence Points On your record
SP10 SP10: Going over the speed limit for goods vehicles 3–6 4 years
SP20 SP20: Going over the speed limit for the type of vehicle (not goods or passenger vehicles) 3–6 4 years
SP30 SP30: Going over the speed limit on a public road 3–6 4 years
SP40 SP40: Going over the speed limit for passenger vehicles 3–6 4 years
SP50 SP50: Going over the speed limit on a motorway 3–6 4 years

4 years runs from the date of the offence, or from the date of conviction if you were banned.

Not sure which code you have? It's on your driving record, which you can check on GOV.UK's view your driving licence service, or see the full list of motoring conviction codes.

Got a Northern Ireland licence? Your codes look different, so check them on nidirect's view your NI driving licence service.

For what speeding points mean for your premium and what to tell insurers, read the guide.