Data released by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has revealed that there are an average of 300,000 uninsured vehicles driving on UK roads every day.
It says there are now more than a million uninsured vehicles in the UK, and warns that these numbers are likely to rise as the cost of living and rising insurance premiums puts pressure on motorists.
As part of MIB’s mission to make roads safer, it has recently invested £5m to update and expand enforcement initiatives that remove uninsured vehicles from the road and is also increasing focus on prevention through education. It is also encouraging all motorists to explore legal ways in which they can minimise any premium increases during their policy renewal.
Martin Saunders, Head of Enforcement for MIB, said: “It’s really important to us to reduce the level of uninsured driving on the road. We know that times are tough for many people right now and increased cost-of-living pressures may cause more people to make the wrong decision to drive uninsured, but this is not the right way to save money.
“We are encouraging people to ensure their motor insurance is adequate and appropriate for their needs, whilst reminding them that they can look at ways to legally reduce their premiums. While we understand the challenges many are facing, our message is that driving uninsured is never worth the risk.”
