Uninsured driving targeted in new Road Safety Strategy
The government is planning to double the fine for uninsured driving in an announcement later this week.
Drivers caught driving without insurance currently face a fine of £300 and six penalty points, but that is set to increase to £600 as part of the government’s new Road Safety Strategy.
The Road Safety Strategy includes a series of measures intended to crack down on motoring offences and improve safety on UK roads.
It is also hoped the new stricter measures around uninsured driving will help tackle the cost of motor insurance, with up to 300,000 uninsured drivers on UK roads costing the UK economy £2.4bn annually.
Clear message
Local transport minister Lilian Greenwood said: “Our Road Safety Strategy sends a clear message; if you drive uninsured, you will face the consequences.
“Driving without insurance is not a victimless crime, it pushes up the cost of premiums for the law-abiding majority, and when uninsured drivers are involved in crashes, innocent road users are left facing an uphill battle to get the compensation they deserve.
“That’s why we are taking decisive action to remove uninsured drivers from our roads, to keep our roads safe, and ensure those who flout the rules are held accountable.”
