On the 16th of February 2011 we wrote a post on how a new law was being introduced which meant that drivers would have to keep their cars insured at all times, unless the car is declared off the road – See Here .
Now motorists are being reminded, by an advertising campaign, that this new law is to come into action on the 20th June.
Currently motorists can only be charged when caught driving a uninsured vehicle. The new law means that motorists can be prosecuted for owning an uninsured vehicle.
Letters will be sent to drivers and face a £100 fine followed by court action, if they do nothing. If the vehicle remains uninsured further action will be taken, regardless whether the fine is paid. If the vehicle is on public land it could then be clamped, seized and destroyed. Alternatively court action could be taken, with the offender facing a fine of up to £1,000.
Road Safety minister, Mike Penning, said: “Uninsured drivers are a danger on our roads, killing 160 and injuring a further 23,000 people each year, and they cost honest motorists £500m in extra premiums.
“That is why we are introducing this tough new law which will leave uninsured drivers with nowhere to hide.
“Our message is clear – get insured or face a fine, court action or seeing your car seized and destroyed.”
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MJP Motoring Solicitors
May, 24, 2011
i am shocked to see above statistics and still suspect most uninsured driver are not new drivers because if caught they stand to loose their liscence and if experienced driver who periodically miss their insurance to save some money.
I am not sure if this new law is needed because police can check car registration and find out if the car is insured anyway. So because of this reason almost all drivers insure their cars.
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