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IN10 is the DVLA endorsement code for using a vehicle uninsured against third-party risks. It typically carries 6-8 penalty points and stays on your licence for 4 years, and driving uninsured is a criminal offence in its own right.
โAn IN10 conviction makes future insurance more expensive, but it doesnโt mean you canโt get suitable cover.โ
The right cover depends on:

Is IN10 the right code, or something else?
Is IN10 the right code, or something else?
IN10 relates specifically to uninsured driving, make sure youโve got the right code.
IN10 relates specifically to uninsured driving, make sure youโve got the right code.

TT99
A totting-up disqualification from accumulating 12+ points, sometimes issued alongside IN10.

DR10
Drink driving, sometimes recorded together with IN10 after the same incident.

Banned Driver
If your IN10 resulted in disqualification rather than points.

Impounded Vehicle
If your vehicle was seized for being driven uninsured.

Penalty Points
If youโre not sure which specific offence your points relate to.

Not Sure Which Applies?
Check your exact code and points on your DVLA driving record.
What could go wrong and what covers it?
What could go wrong and what covers it?
The situations drivers with an IN10 conviction worry about most are being refused cover, paying far more than before, and a claim being questioned because the conviction wasnโt declared properly. The right policy deals with all three.
The situations drivers with an IN10 conviction worry about most are being refused cover, paying far more than before, and a claim being questioned because the conviction wasnโt declared properly. The right policy deals with all three.


This type of cover may be suitable at any stage after an IN10 conviction.
This cover may be suitable for:
Real-world scenarios. Real-world cover
Real-world scenarios. Real-world cover
These are the everyday situations we see for drivers with an IN10 conviction, and the cover that responds in each case.
These are the everyday situations we see for drivers with an IN10 conviction, and the cover that responds in each case.
Vehicle seized
Your vehicle is seized by police for being driven uninsured.
What typically happens
Release requires proof of valid cover
Renewal after conviction
Your policy is due for renewal after your IN10.
What typically happens
Premium increases, specialist insurer may be needed
Accident while uninsured
Youโre involved in an accident while driving without insurance.
What typically happens
Personal liability for damages, plus prosecution
Non-disclosure
You donโt tell a new insurer about your IN10.
What typically happens
Policy can be voided entirely
IN10 insurance is priced on how recently you were convicted of driving uninsured, any disqualification or penalty points, whether you have other convictions, and the vehicle and mileage you need cover for.
How long ago it happened
More recent convictions are generally viewed as higher risk than older ones.
Your driving history overall
A clean record before the conviction may help your case.
Circumstances of the offence
Insurers may consider why the vehicle was uninsured.
Level of cover chosen
Third party, third party fire & theft or comprehensive cover all affect price differently.
Whether youโve had other convictions
Multiple convictions can make cover harder and more expensive to arrange.
How you use your vehicle
Personal or work-related driving can be assessed differently.
IN10 compared to related codes
IN10 compared to related codes
A quick reference, always confirm your exact code and points with the DVLA.
A quick reference, always confirm your exact code and points with the DVLA.
| Code | Offence | Typical penalty | Duration on licence |
|---|---|---|---|
IN10 | Using a vehicle uninsured | 6 to 8 points | 4 years |
TT99 | Totting up, 12+ points in 3 years | 6 month ban minimum | 4 years |
BA10 | Driving while disqualified by court order | 6 points, ban possible | 4 years |
DR10 | Drink driving above the limit | 12 month ban minimum | 11 years |
SP30 | Exceeding the speed limit | 3 to 6 points | 4 years |
CD10 | Driving without due care | 3 to 9 points | 4 years |

How the quote process works
How the quote process works
Simple steps. Expert advice. The right cover for your business.
Simple steps. Expert advice. The right cover for your business.
Tell us about your IN10
When you were caught driving without insurance, the points you received, and any fine.
Tell us about you and your vehicle
Your age, driving history, and the vehicle you want to insure.
We find insurers who accept IN10
An IN10 stays on your licence for four years. We go to insurers who quote for it rather than refuse it.
Get properly insured
We explain the options and set up cover, so youโre not caught uninsured again.
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Trusted by thousands of drivers across the UK
From a single penalty point to a full disqualification, our customers trust Insurance Revolution to find the right cover and expert support when it matters.
From a single penalty point to a full disqualification, our customers trust Insurance Revolution to find the right cover and expert support when it matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about IN10 insurance and uninsured driving convictions.
Find quick answers to common questions about IN10 insurance and uninsured driving convictions.
IN10 is the DVLA endorsement code for using a vehicle uninsured against third-party risks. It typically carries 6-8 penalty points and stays on your licence for 4 years.