MS90 · DRIVING RECORD
MS90 driving licence code: what it means and what to check
MS90 is the endorsement code for failing to give information about the identity of a driver. GOV.UK lists six penalty points. The code alone does not explain what notice was served, how the court case proceeded or whether any court route remains available.
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Obtain your full driving record and the court documents before drawing conclusions. Check the exact conviction date, offence date, points, any related speeding allegation and whether you knew about the proceedings.
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- Obtain the conviction, charge and sentencing record from the court.
- Identify any related speeding, NIP or Section 172 paperwork.
- Answer insurance and licence questions accurately while any court process is unresolved.
What does the MS90 code mean?
GOV.UK describes MS90 as failure to give information as to the identity of the driver. It is an endorsement code. It does not mean that the driving record itself states the full history of the underlying notice, driver request, evidence or court process.
How many points does MS90 carry?
GOV.UK lists six penalty points for MS90. That can materially change a person’s position where there are other live endorsements or where the person is within the new-driver period. Check the complete record, not only the most recent code.
How long does MS90 stay on the driving record?
MS90 is within the miscellaneous endorsement codes that normally remain on the driving record for four years from the date of the offence. The time for which an endorsement remains visible is not the same as every insurance or court consequence, so check the question actually being asked.
Does MS90 mean I was convicted of speeding?
No. MS90 concerns alleged failure to provide driver information. It may arise alongside an original speeding or other traffic allegation, but the code does not prove the outcome of that underlying allegation. Obtain the court record before describing what happened.
What should I tell an insurer?
Answer the insurer’s questions honestly and according to their wording. Do not describe a court application as successful until the court has accepted it and the driving record has been updated. If a policy question is unclear, ask the insurer for clarification in writing.
When is urgent advice sensible?
Seek prompt regulated advice if the MS90 takes the total to 12 or more points, affects a new driver, appears to have been imposed without knowledge of proceedings, or is linked to imminent court or enforcement action.
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Frequently asked questions
What is MS90 on a driving licence?
MS90 is the endorsement code for failure to give information as to the identity of a driver. GOV.UK lists six penalty points.
Is MS90 a speeding conviction?
No. MS90 concerns driver-information obligations. There may have been an underlying speeding allegation, but the driving-record code does not establish its outcome.
How long does MS90 remain on a driving record?
MS90 normally remains on the driving record for four years from the date of the offence. Check the official record and the wording of any disclosure question.