Uber does not allow certain individuals to apply for a driver's contract with them in London. This is based on a number of background occurrences and also includes certain driving violations. Here is a list of the UK Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) points system.
UK DVLA Points that disqualify you from applying to be a driver in the UK:
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Accident offences: AC10, AC20, AC30
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Disqualified driver: BA10, BA20, BA30, BA40, BA60
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Careless driving: CD40, CD50, CD60, CD70, CD71, CD80, CD90
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Reckless/dangerous driving: DD10, DD20, DD30, DD40, DD50, DD60, DD70, DD80, DD90
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Drink: DR10, DR20, DR30, DR31, DR40, DR50, DR60, DR61, DR70, DR80, DR90
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Drugs: DG10, DG40, DG60
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Insurance: IN10
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License offences: LC10, LC20
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Miscellaneous offences: MS50
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Special code: TT99, XX99
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Theft or unauthorized taking: UT10, UT20, UT30, UT40, UT50
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Mutual recognition codes: MR09, MR19, MR49, MR59
Nothern Ireland
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Accident offences: 5008028, 5008032, 5008031, 5008035
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Disqualified driver: 5008312
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Careless driving: 5008204, 5008208, 5008212, 4104001, 4104002
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Reckless/dangerous driving: 5008201, 5008018
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Drink: 5008126, 5008127, 5008129, 5008130, 5008132, 5008133, 5008123, 5008124, 5008142, 5008125, 5008139, 5008136
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Insurance: 5008019
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Special code: Tot Up
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Theft or unauthorized taking: 5008290, 5008295
The Uber points policy extends to other violations, including the following:
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Aiding, abetting, counseling, or procuring offences. For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 2.
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Causing or permitting offences. For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 4.
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Inciting offences. For these offences, the codes are similar, but with the number 0 on the code changed to 6.
Even after you have been accepted by Uber, the above-mentioned offences could get you deactivated if you receive them during Uber driving.