Operation Scalis launched in Wales
North Wales Police and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau have joined forces to clamp down on uninsured driving as part of Operation Scalis.
Operation Scalis aims to reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on the roads through targeted enforcement and driver education.
Using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to identify uninsured vehicles, it has already been launched across eight UK police forces, including Essex, West Midlands, and Thames Valley.
North Wales police, which already seizes an average of 82 vehicles per month, has become the first force in Wales to take part.
During the first day of action, seizures included a newly licensed driver who had his insurance cancelled due to non-compliance with telematics, a disqualified driver who was driving without invalid insurance, and a recovery truck being operated outside its permitted conditions.
Uninsured driving
Sergeant Alun Jones of the Roads Crime Unit at North Wales Police said: “Reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads remains our priority and removing uninsured drivers from our roads helps to do just that.
“We’re pleased to be part of the MIB’s Operation Scalis, a proactive ANPR initiative that enhances road safety and reduces the financial impact on law abiding motorists across North Wales.”
Hayley Sutcliffe, law enforcement liaison officer at MIB, added: “We’re pleased to welcome North Wales Police as the first Welsh force to join this national initiative. Their involvement strengthens the collaborative effort to tackle uninsured driving.
“Uninsured driving is not just a legal issue; it has real consequences for road safety and for victims who are left vulnerable when collisions occur. By working together, we can better identify uninsured vehicles and act more efficiently.”
