A DR60 conviction is a drink-related motoring offence for failing to provide a police specimen while in charge of a vehicle.
A DR60 is a DVLA endorsement code. It means failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive. GOV.UK lists DR60 as a drink-related offence with 10 penalty points.
This can apply where a person is suspected of being in charge of a vehicle, rather than driving it or trying to drive it. The Crown Prosecution Service guidance also separates a failure to provide offence for a vehicle driver from one for a person in charge of a vehicle.
A specimen can be breath, blood, or urine. A person may commit an offence if they fail to provide a required specimen without a reasonable excuse. The police must also warn the person that failure to provide may lead to prosecution.
DR60 is not the same as DR30. DR30 applies to failing to supply a specimen after driving or attempting to drive. DR60 applies in other circumstances, such as being in charge of a vehicle.
DR70 is different again. It relates to failing to co-operate with a preliminary test. GOV.UK lists these as separate drink-related endorsement codes, so it is important to check the exact code on your record.
A DR60 carries 10 penalty points. GOV.UK says DR40 to DR70 endorsements stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence, or 4 years from the date of conviction if a disqualification is imposed.
The Sentencing Council guideline for failing to provide a specimen while in charge says the court must endorse the licence and may disqualify the driver. If there is no ban, the court should impose 10 points. The guideline also gives possible fine, custody, and disqualification ranges, depending on the seriousness of the case.
If a driver is disqualified after refusing to provide a sample, they may be classed as a high-risk offender. In those cases, GOV.UK says the driver must pass a DVLA medical before getting a new licence.
A DR60 can make car or van insurance harder to arrange. The impact can vary by insurer. It may depend on the conviction date, offence date, points, any ban, claims history, no-claims bonus, vehicle, use, and other drivers.
The time an endorsement stays on a driving record is not always the same as the time it must be disclosed for insurance. GOV.UK explains that driving convictions can have separate rules for spent convictions, endorsements, and bans. MoneyHelper says you only need to tell an insurer about unspent convictions, but you should answer the questions asked with care.
If information given to an insurer is incomplete or wrong, this can cause problems later. The Financial Ombudsman Service explains that misrepresentation and non-disclosure can affect how an insurer deals with a policy or claim.
An insurer may ask for the DR60 code, conviction date, offence date, number of points, any ban, and when the ban ended. They may also ask whether your licence has been returned.
You can check your driving record on GOV.UK to see endorsement details and removal dates. This can help you give clear and accurate answers when applying for insurance.
At Got You Covered, we work with drivers who may not fit a standard quote journey. This includes people with motoring convictions, previous claims, or a low no-claims bonus.
If you have a DR60 conviction, we may be able to help you look for convicted driver insurance, car insurance, or van insurance through insurers who consider more complex driving histories.
Cover, price, payment options, and acceptance will depend on your full details and the insurer’s terms. We arrange insurance through insurers, and we do not underwrite every policy ourselves.
A DR60 conviction means failing to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive. It carries 10 penalty points and may lead to a driving ban. It can also affect insurance while it is unspent, so check your record and answer insurer questions with care.
