TS50 is listed under the Traffic Directions and Signs of the offence list for driving violations in the UK. TS50 is described as failing to comply with a traffic sign (excluding ‘Stop’ signs, traffic lights or double white lines) and is worth 3 points on your license.

Traffic infractions start as minor offences that are assessed two penalty points, while more severe could be assigned up to 11 points or even disqualification of your driver's licence. If a UK driver amasses 12 points their licence is usually withdrawn and a driving ban imposed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). For very serious offences, such as drink driving, a ban may be imposed following a single offence.

The DVLA notes that the majority of offences remain on a motorist's licence for four years, although the infraction itself is only remain valid for three years, after which time the driver can apply to have them removed.

For serious offences such as driving under the influence of drink or drugs, the endorsements remain on the licence for 11 years. Again the violation remains valid for a year less, so for only 10 years.

Since 1974, an infraction or endorsement of an offence has remained on driving licenses for one year longer than the actual validity. The government made this change as a way to prevent applications for the removal of existing endorsements before a subsequent court appearance, when there was a prospect of further violations being added and an increased penalty. Retaining endorsements on the driving licence for an extra year has prevented such this abuse, but does not affect the length of time for which endorsements remain valid for totting-up purposes (point total).

If you want to remove any expired endorsements from your driving licence (e.g. penalty points for speeding), then you must apply to the DVLA using the relevant application form and fee. We have read that the fee is around 20 pounds.

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