The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word ENDORSEMENTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ENDORSEMENTS
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The straight part
We know that "driving offence records" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case driving offence records = endorsements.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ENDORSEMENTS mean?
ENDORSEMENTS noun- The act or quality of endorsing
- An amendment or annotation to an insurance contract or other official document (such as a driving licence).
- An instructor's signed acknowledgement of time practising specific flying skills.
- (certification) Permission to carry out a specific skill or application in a field in which the practitioner already has a general licence.
- Sponsorship, in means of money, by a company, business or enterprise.
- Support from an important, renowned figure of a media (celebrity, politics, sports, etc.), to get back up.