Last amended by Crime and Policing Act 2026 in 2026. 11 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
Independent editorial summary — not the official statute text. Read the official version on legislation.gov.uk.
Summary
The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 provides the procedural and sentencing framework for road traffic offences. It covers the penalty points system, disqualification from driving, fixed penalty procedures, and evidential provisions for speeding and drink-driving offences.
Key Points
- Penalty points system and totting up disqualification (ss.28–35)
- Obligatory and discretionary disqualification (ss.34–36)
- Fixed penalty procedure (Part III)
- Special reasons for not endorsing or disqualifying (s.34(1))
- Drink-drive rehabilitation courses (s.34A)
- Evidence from speed cameras and breath testing devices (ss.15–16, 20)
Parts & Sections
Amendments History
2022 — Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
81 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2026 — Crime and Policing Act 2026
11 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2022 — Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022
8 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).