Humberside Police launch Operation Drive Insured
A week-long campaign, Operation Drive Insured, has been launched within the UK with the aim of reducing uninsured driving levels.
This will see increased road policing activity throughout the country from 15 November till 21 November.
North and North East Lincolnshire alone have seen an increase in uninsured vehicles and unlicensed drivers in recent weeks.
Inspector Tony Tinsley, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Insurance is an essential aspect of vehicle use in the UK, as it protects everyone.
“The law is absolute on this and all motor vehicles being used on a public highway must meet minimum insurance requirements.
“We often see drivers who have simply forgotten to renew their insurance policy or there are those drivers who deliberately drive without insurance as they want to avoid the cost.
“Driving without insurance can have devastating consequences. If you are driving a car, it is your responsibility. This includes people driving company vehicles.”
Those caught without insurance could be fined a minimum of £300 and their license could be endorsed with a minimum of 6 penalty points.
This could be substantially more if the matter is heard at Magistrates Court.
The vehicle could also be seized following the stop and the driver or owner is responsible for the recovery and storage costs.
The vehicle won’t be handed back until there is valid insurance in place.
Inspector Tinsley added: “Even if the vehicle isn’t yours, but you’re driving it, you are almost always the one who is responsible.
“If your insurance company has the facility, you can ask to be enrolled into their auto-renewal scheme to make sure you’re always covered.
“If obtaining insurance online, make sure you list the correct detail [vehicle make, model, colour, and registration plate] as most insurance companies do not check this information.
“And if you are ever in doubt as to whether the vehicle you are driving has insurance, you can check with your insurer, the owner, through the Gov UK website, or via the Motor Insurers Bureau website: www.mib.org.uk.”
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