The fight against uninsured drivers is moving ever closer to victory with recent news emerging that from 20th June, those without car insurance will face fines and risk having their car being seized. The law previously stated that it was only an offence to drive without car insurance. This is no longer the case, as new rules state that those without cover risk having their car seized even when the car is not being driven.
This news comes as a breath of fresh air to those who have been affected by uninsured drivers. 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 £500million in extra premiums.
From 20th June the message is simple – if you are an uninsured driver, you will face a fine, court action, or will have your car seized. Those who are found not to have car insurance will receive a letter letting them know that their vehicle is uninsured. If no action is taken they will receive £100 fine. If the driver still does nothing to insure their car they risk court action, where a fine of £1000 could be handed to the offender. They could also see their car seized, clamped or even destroyed if the uninsured car is found parked on public land. Only those who have declared their vehicle ‘off the road’ by contacting the DVLA with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) will avoid the fine. So it is good idea to double check if you have a SORN if you have declared it ‘off the road’ to avoid any hassle.
To raise awareness, a new advertising campaign has been launched by the government to highlight the change in the law.
Currently around 1.4 million motorists are without insurance in the UK. With this new law being implemented, forcing these people to get insurance, it can only be a step in the right direction for honest drivers and will hopefully lower premiums.
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