Uninsured drivers targeted in MIB-led operation
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau led a police crackdown on uninsured drivers in Peterborough and Luton, with more than 60 vehicles seized in just two days.
Targeting known hotspots, more than 20 officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit clamped down on uninsured drivers on 23 and 24 September.
Using the MIB’s insurance database, Navigate, officers were quickly able to identify uninsured vehicles and take them off the road.
In addition to the 60 uninsured vehicles seized, officers also uncovered 10 vehicles without tax, 10 without a valid MOT, unsupervised drivers with just provisional licenses, disqualified drivers, and falsified insurance documents.
Police operation
The MIB-led operation followed a similar initiative in March, when 43 uninsured vehicles were seized in Luton in just eight hours.
Martin Saunders, head of uninsured driving prevention at MIB, said: “While many offenders knowingly violated the law, others fell victim to simple mistakes such as bounced payments, failed renewals or incorrect details.
“We know that our police colleagues deal with conflicting priorities and pressures. By continuing to support the BCH Road Policing Unit in designating time to focus on uninsured driving, we know the benefits will be widely felt across all different areas of the county and the community, making local and even national roads safer.
“BCH Road Policing Unit and MIB plan to continue enforcement and education efforts throughout the year. We don’t want any driver to become uninsured in the first place.”
